Indulge in an evening of
pure luxury aboard Odyssey with impeccable service, exquisite cuisine,
award winning wines, refined entertainment and dancing. New in 2008,
September 12th through November 1st, view the spectacular Navy Pier
fireworks display with the world famous Chicago skyline as a backdrop
for your unforgettable evening every Friday and Saturday.
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There is so much to experience in Chicago, it’s difficult to know where to
begin. You may want to start with an overview of the city. First, see the
expanse of the Chicagoland area from 1,000 feet above at the
John Hancock
Observatory or the Sears Tower Skydeck.
At
Navy Pier,
Time Escape is a 3-D motion simulation experience allowing you to travel
through Chicago’s history, present and future. There are a variety of boat
tours departing from Navy Pier and other city locations, as well as city
bus tours, which point out significant landmarks and provide interesting
information about Chicago and its history. See our tours section for more
tour information and see our Navy Pier section for more exciting things to
do while you’re there. You can even take a
Chauffeured Progressive Dining Tour.
The Museum Campus, near Soldier Field, is home to
The Field Museum and the
Adler Planetarium, two excellent museums. See our
museums section for more information. Also located at Museum Campus is the
Shedd Aquarium, which is the world's largest indoor aquarium with more
than 8,000 aquatic animals representing more than 700 species from all
parts of the world. You can take a water taxi between Museum Campus and
Navy Pier.
Two of the finest zoos in the country are located in the Chicago area and
both are highly recommended. First, on the city’s north side is
Lincoln
Park Zoo. This free zoo is open every day of the year. While it is one of
the oldest zoos in the country, it is also one of the most modern.
Brookfield Zoo, located in Brookfield, Illinois, just west of Chicago, is
situated on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring over
2,000 animals.
No matter what time of year you visit Chicago, there is bound to be
special events that you won’t want to miss. Many of the special events are
held in the summer, but check our Events
Calendar to see all that Chicago
is offering during your stay. Just a few annual favorites -- the
Taste of
Chicago, the Chicago Blues Festival, the
Chicago Air & Water Show and
Venetian Night.
Frank Lloyd
Wright's Unity Temple
875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301
708-383-8873
An icon of modern architecture and one of the most famous buildings in the
world, Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple is a masterpiece of design.
Completed in 1909, Unity Temple has been attracting visitors from all over
the world since it first opened its doors. Wright's first public
commission, it is the last public building standing from his prolific
Prairie Period. Each year more than 30,000 visitors come to Unity Temple
for its all-important architectural influence, its perfect acoustics, and
the brilliance of its architect. Open 7 days a week for self-guided tours;
guided tours on weekends; group tours by appointment. Mon-Fri, 10:30 am to
4:30 pm; Sat-Sun 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. $8 adults; $6 senoirs 65+ and youths
22 and under; children under 5 free.
Chicago Amusement Parks/Entertainment
Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze
600 E. Grand Ave (Navy Pier)
Chicago, Il 60611
888-893-7300
Squeezing, stomping, spinning... double over laughing... delightfully
dizzy, twisting and turning – an exhilarating sensory experience for the
whole family. Located on Navy Pier. Open daily at 10am. Child pass $9.95;
Adult pass $12.95; group rates available. Bristol
Renaissance Faire In Kenosha, WI
Each year the Bristol Renaissance Faire
beckons Midwesterners back to a time when
knights were noble, maids were merry, and turkey legs were titanic. Each
Saturday and Sunday more than 1,200 period performers, artisans and
merchants inhabit the wooded village near Kenosha, WI,
taking visitors along for a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England.
More than 200,000 guests are expected to
attend the nine-week festival, partaking in 16th Century games, rides,
arts, crafts, food, music, and one-of-a-kind encounters with a colorful
cast of era characters. Chemically Imbalanced
Comedy
Various locations in Chicago
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy is a production
company out of FrankieJ's MethaDome Theatre specializing in improvisational and
sketch comedy
shows. Chicago Ghost
Investigations 446 North Wells Street, Suite 272, Chicago, 60610
773-935-6332, email:
ghostsofchicago@sbcglobal.net
Chicago Ghost Investigations seeks the unknown and invites you to do the
same. Twice daily, we take our guests to conduct investigations at some
popular and little known haunted locations. Armed with several types of
sensors, detectors, imagers and cameras, you will be able to explore the
unseen. We will teach you how to use ghost hunting equipment which will
enable you to locate the spirit activity. We will also teach you a psychic
technique which will allow communication between you and the spirits. Our
veteran paranormal investigators will be with you for guidance. Remember,
this is your investigation, how far you get is entirely up to you!
Reservations are preferred. Tours depart from the Old Water Tower at
Chicago and Michigan Avenues,1:30pm and 7:30pm, private parties are
available. ChicagoKids.com
ChicagoKids.com is a comprehensive resource for
kid-friendly destinations in the Chicago area with detailed information on
thousands of Chicago area destinations, events and activities. The FireZone
548 Zenith Dr., Glenview, IL 60025
847-597-8122, email:
chris@bigredfun.net
The FireZone is a one-of-a-kind fire safety activity center and event
facility for all ages and occasions. The FireZone is an interactive
environment, allowing a uniquely fun, hands-on look into the world of
firefighting. The FireZone features a firehouse theme with real
firefighters, fire engines, educational displays, firefighter activity
stations and programming to allow an imaginatively fun, learning
experience. KiddieLAND North Avenue & 1st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL Medieval Times
Dinner & Tournament
2001 N. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg Estates,
IL 60195
The Schaumburg, Illinois Castle features 85,000 square feet of splendor
and has 1,430 permanent seats inside the Grand Ceremonial Arena. The
Illinois Castle has welcomed over three million guests. The Noble Horse
Theatre
1410 North Orleans, Chicago Il 60610
312-266-7878
The Noble Horse presents Quadrille. A spectacular dinner performance with
over 30 horses and riders from around the world. Daring Cossack riders,
Arabian horses in lavish costumes and the famous
white stallions.
Opera in Focus 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows,
IL. Opera in Focus is a
puppet production company that performs selections from Opera and
Operattas at the Rolling Meadows Park District
Theater. Poplar Creek Golf
& Country Club Located in Hoffman Estates,
this state-of-the-art suburban-Chicago golf facility provides golfers with
an
18-hole Championship Golf Course that will challenge even the most
adept pro. Two PGA Professionals provide group and individual instruction
on the local range. Other services include:
Business or Group Golf Outings,
Party, or Wedding Receptions in one of their full-service reception
rooms. Golf in the winter months at the
Hoffman Estates Golf Dome.
Chicago Area Zoos & Such
Cosley Zoo
1356 Gary Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 665-5534 Fax: 630-260-6408
Cosley Zoo is situated on five acres and exhibits domestic farm animals
and native Illinois wildlife. In addition to the animals, visitors will
find a gift shop, shaded picnic area, washrooms and seasonal concessions.
All paths are paved with bricks and suitable for strollers and for persons
with disabilities.
Wildlife Prairie State Park
Wildlife Prairie State Park is located 10 miles west of downtown Peoria,
IL on I-74. Discover the animals that called Illinois home during the pioneer days.
This unique 2,000 acre zoological park is home to wolves, bison,
waterfowl, black bear, elk, cougar, otter and much more. Glenn Oak Zoo 2218 N. Prospect Rd. Peoria, Il 61603 309-686-3365
The Zoo is home to nearly 100 species of animals from around the globe.
Come see the newest members of the Zoo family, listen to the songs of the
crowned cranes or lemurs and watch the lions play in the grass. Glen Oak
Zoo also offers daily sea lion programs and critter chats, free parking
and a gift shop stocked with unusual and exciting merchandise.
Phillips Park Zoo
1000 Ray Moses Drive
Aurora, Illinois 60505
Zoo exhibits include: Bald Eagles, Gray Wolves, Cougars, a Fox, an Arctic
Fox, a Platinum Red Fox, North American River Otters, Llamas, Elk Bull and
herd, Goats, a Pot-bellied Pig, Reptiles, Swans, Ducks, Turkeys, Peacocks
and more. Open year round 9 am to 5 pm daily, but closed on Thanksgiving,
Christmas Day and New Years Day. Serpent
Safari
6170 W. Grand Avenue, Gurnee IL 60031
847-855-8800 Email:
serpentsafari@aol.com
Indoor reptile zoo featuring rare and giant reptiles including "Baby" the
largest snake in the world - 403 lbs! Meet a Nile crocodile, rare albino
alligator, rare albino iguanas, 250-lb. Anaconda, cobras & much more!
Photos with pythons and boas. Gift store with
nature and reptile products. Pet store to take home a favorite new pet.
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