Chicago's Absolute Essentials
Chicago’s core identity is defined by architectural landmarks like the 1921 Chicago Theatre, the massive Merchandise Mart, and the Beaux-Arts Union Station. The city’s scientific heritage is represented by the Shedd Aquarium’s 32,000 animals and the Adler Planetarium. Public art, including Marc Chagall’s Four Seasons mosaic and the untitled Picasso sculpture, sits alongside historic sports venues like Wrigley Field. This collection also features the centennial Navy Pier and the city's signature deep-dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s, highlighting the city's distinct blend of waterfront recreation, history, and culture.
A Navy Pier
Historic waterfront amusement pier featuring rides, dining, shopping, and scenic views of Lake Michigan.
B Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago. Opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal aquarium holds about 32,000 animals and…
C Chicago Theatre
The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the…
D Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium is a public museum in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to astronomy and astrophysics.
E Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois.
F Oak Street Beach
Oak Street Beach is located near Oak Street on 1100 North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
G Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is an American Chicago-style pizza restaurant chain headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
H Garrett's Popcorn Shops
Hot Chocolate Caramel Crisp, Cheese Corn, Buttery, Macadamia Caramel Crisp - yes, these all are the flavours of the popcorn, which you can…
I Ohio Street Beach
Fashionable beach and a place to be seen. Its generally shallow water makes for a safe place to train open water swimming.
J St. Peter's Church
This church (built in 1953) located in the Loop welcomes both the locals and the passing by visitors.
K Chagall's Four Season
Four Seasons is a 1974 mosaic by Marc Chagall that is located in Chase Tower Plaza in the Loop district of Chicago, Illinois.
L Chicago Children's Museum
Your kids will have a blast at this place. What can they do here?
M International Museum of Surgical Science
The International Museum of Surgical Science is a museum located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
N Chicago Picasso
The Chicago Picasso is an untitled monumental sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois.
O Richard J. Daley Center
The Richard J. Daley Center, also known by its open courtyard Daley Plaza and named after longtime mayor Richard J.
P House of Blues
House of Blues Entertainment, LLC. is an American chain of live music concert halls and restaurants.
Q The Merchandise Mart
The Merchandise Mart is a commercial building located in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
R Chicago Union Station
Chicago Union Station is an intercity and commuter rail terminal located in the West Loop neighborhood of the Near West Side of Chicago.
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