So much to do in Chicago
Discover the amazing culture and activities for residents and visitors alike. We have pulled together some useful links to help you find something right for you.


Chicagoland has so much to enjoy.
From world-class museums and legendary music venues to championship sports teams and endless entertainment options, Chicagoland is a vibrant playground for every interest. Explore the rich cultural tapestry of its neighborhoods, dive into interactive exhibits, catch a live concert, or cheer from the stands at iconic stadiums. Whether you crave history, art, cuisine, or nightlife, the region’s energy and diversity promise unforgettable experiences at every turn.
250+
Theatres
Chicagoland boasts over 250 theatres, from Broadway-caliber shows in the Loop to groundbreaking productions at small neighborhood stages, earning it a reputation as one of the world’s top theatre cities.
The First
Ferris Wheel
Chicago introduced the Ferris wheel to the world at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, inspiring amusement parks and fairs across the globe
40 Feet
Most complete Tyrannosaurus
The Field Museum in Chicago is home to “SUE,” the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered, standing an awe-inspiring 40 feet long
Explore Chicago’s Attractions, Arts & Sports
There is so much to do and enjoy across Chicagoland. No day needs to be the same. Take in a show, watch a game, enjoy the outdoors or relax to some music.

Attractions
Explore the Chicago landmarks, attractions and museums. So much to see and experience.
- Buckingham Fountain
- Hancock Observatory Michigan Ave, Chicago
- Millennium Park
- Navy Pier Chicago
- Oak Street Beach
- Willis Tower Sky Deck
- Brookfield Zoo Brookfield
- Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago
- Shedd Aquarium Chicago
- Cantigny Park Wheaton
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Morton Arboretum Lisle
- Chicago Park District
- Grant Park
- Chicago Landmarks
- Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau
- McCormick Place Convention Center
- Enjoy Illinois
- Welcome Traveler
- Chicago Metromix
- Exploring Chicago (Office of Tourism)
- Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
- A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum
- Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
- Chicago Children’s Museum
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
- Columbia College Center for the Book and Paper Arts
- DuSable Museum of African-American History
- Field Museum
- Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation
- Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
- International Museum of Surgical Science
- Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
- Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
- John Hancock Observatory
- Kohl Children�s Museum
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
- Museum of Broadcast Communications
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Museum of Contemporary Photography
- Museum of Holography
- Museum of Science and History
- National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
- Oriental Institute Museum
- Prairie Avenue House Museums
- Smart Museum of Art
- Spertus Museum
- Swedish American Museum Center
- Terra Museum of American Art
- Textile Arts Center
Attractions
Museums

Sports, Stadiums, Outdoors & More
Root for your favorite Chicago sports teams, see a game or concert at one of the stadiums, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
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Sports
- Chicago White Sox – Baseball
- Chicago Wolves – Hockey
- Chicago Bears – Football
- Chicago Bulls – Basketball
- Chicago Sky – Basketball
- Chicago Cubs – Baseball
- Chicago Fire – Soccer
- Chicago Golf
Guide
- United Center
- Cellular Field
- Wrigley Field
- Allstate Arena Rosemont
- Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (Live Nation) Tinley Park
- Soldier Field
- Toyota Park Bridgeview
- Cook County Forest Preserves
- DuPage County Forest Preserves
- Lake County Forest Preserves
- Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours
- Millennium Park Bicycle Station
- Chicago Bike Program
- Chicago Bike Map Request
- Off-street Paths
- Online Chicago Bike Map
Stadiums & Arenas
Forest Preserves – Outdoors
Bicycle Chicago

Music &
Theatre
Learn about the rich culture and growing opportunities shaping Chicago’s southern suburbs.
- Alpine Valley Music Theatre (Live Nation) E. Troy, WI
- Aragon Ballroom (Live Nation)
- Chicago Lyric Opera
- Chicago Opera Theater Lake, Chicago
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Credit1 Union Ampitheatre Tinley Park
- House of Blues (Live Nation)
- Pavillion at Northerly Island (Live Nation)
- Ravinia Highland Park
- A Red Orchid Theatre North Wells, Chicago
- Alpine Valley Music Theatre E. Troy, WI
- Apollo Theatre Lincoln, Chicago
- Aragon Ballroom (Live Nation)Lawrence Ave, Chicago
- Arie Crown Theatre Lakeside Center at McCormick Place
- Auditorium Theatre Roosevelt University E. Congress, Chicago
- Briar Street Theatre N Halsed, Chicago
- Broadway in Chicago
- Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place E.Chestnut, Chicago
- Cadillac Palace Theatre Randolph, Chicago
- Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Theater Randolph, Chicago
- Chicago Opera Theater Lake, Chicago
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater Navy Pier
- Chicago Theater State, Chicago
- CIBC Theatre W. Monroe, Chicago
- Drury Lane Oak Brook Oakbrook Terrace
- Genesee Theatre Waukegan
- Goodman Theatre N. Dearborn, Chicago
- Greenhouse Theater Center N. Lincoln, Chicago
- Harris Theater Millenium Park, E. Randolph, Chicago
- Joffrey Ballet of Chicago E. Randolph, Chicago
- LaSalle Bank Theatre (Shubert Theatre) Monroe, Chicago
- League of Chicago Theaters
- Lyric Opera of Chicago Wacker, Chicago
- Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
- Metropolis Performing Arts Center Arlington Heights
- Nederlander (James M.) Theatre W. Randolph, Chicago
- Orchestra Hall (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) S. Michigan, Chicago
- Paramount Theatre Aurora
- Pheasant Run Theater St. Charles
- Prairie Center for the Arts Schaumburg
- Raven Theatre Clark, Chicago
- A Red Orchid Theatre North Wells, Chicago
- Rosemont Theatre
- Second City Wells, Chicago
- Steppenwolf N. Halsted, Chicago
- Storefront Theater Randolph, Chicago
- The Wit Belmont, Chicago
- Vic Theatre North Sheffield, Chicago
- Woodstock Musical Theatre Company Woodstock
Music
Theatre
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