Best Chicago Day Trips & Things to Do

The third most populous city in the United States is situated along the scenic Lake Michigan in Northeastern Illinois with nicknames including "The Windy City" and "The Second City." Chicago, the world-class destination of unsurpassed beauty, was incorporated in 1837 and hosted the World's Colombian Exposition in 1893 in Jackson Park bringing more than 27 million people to the city. The city is known for many things such as deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, theater, outdoor art and its sports teams. Attracting visitors from around the nation and the world, popular tourist Chicago attractions include the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), Lincoln Park, Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, Millennium Park, Wrigley Field, Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. Explore the world for joining New York Tours, Washington DC Tours, Hawaii Tours, and much, much more. Show All