Things to do in Chicago from NZ$7

Take a trip back in time to explore Chicago's diverse past, from Lincoln to 'L' cars, from building skyscrapers to playing the blues, this museum has it all.

Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.

The Art Institute Of Chicago's far-ranging and brilliant collections make it one of the world’s finest art museums.

One of Chicago’s most popular attractions, especially on a hot day, with its fun fair, boats, circus and theatre.

See mind-bending sculptures, a musically-inspired lawn and giant water fountains that double-up as video screens.

Originating in the 1930s with a mission not to be dull, immerse yourself in its breath taking, fascinating exhibits.

Visit the four continents of the world without setting foot on a plane, at this zoo that has made a friendly, spacious home for each its many residents.

Explore hidden worlds, ancient secrets, and bizarre creatures – and a dinosaur terror named Sue.

This much-loved, much-visited zoo can whisk you a whole world away, to where the chimps and gorillas play.

A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.

Chicago's biggest park has beaches to bathe, museums to muse, golf courses, walking trails and limitless ways to relax.

See the house in this up-scale neighbourhood in west Chicago where Frank Lloyd Wright developed many of his ideas.

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at the peak of his powers and considered the world's first 'modern' building.

A magnificent 'greenhouse', home to giant palms, rare orchids and a towering fiddle-leaf rubber tree.

The Willis Tower is at its best when you're dangled over one of its glass-bottomed balconies 396 metres above Chicago.

Get a chance to peer at the man behind the myth and author of some of the 20th-century's greatest novels.

The huge glass-roofed rooms bring some amazing landscapes, and spectacular plants, to western Chicago.

Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.

See iconic Chicago landmarks made from over a million LEGO® pieces, watch a movie and learn how the bricks are made in the LEGO® factory.

Opportunities for fun, learning and wonder abound at this historic and state-of-the-art museum on the pretty shore of Lake Michigan.

Spend a day exploring the department store, luxury fashion outlets and food court at this mall on the glitzy Magnificent Mile shopping district.

See a stage show at this iconic cultural beacon, which still captures all the splendor of a trip to the movie theater in the early 20th century.

Enjoy endless shopping, see exhibits of sporting memorabilia and attend shows at a live theater at this huge shopping mall.

Witness the simple beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs in a Chicago house that epitomizes a popular American style of architecture.  

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Soak up the sun with views of Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan at this city beach known for its fun sports and extensive amenities. 

Free concerts and Frank Gehry’s characteristic forms are some of the attractions of this modern performance venue in Chicago’s Millennium Park.

With trails, a beach and a bird sanctuary, this spacious city harbor is a good place to sail from and a great place to hang out.

Innovative and certainly unique, this art installation in Millennium Park features the faces of 1,000 Chicagoans blown up five stories tall.

Bird life, paved paths and a built-in music venue give one of Chicago’s newest green spaces much to offer to nature lovers, exercisers and music fans.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Chicago’s front yardis a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

Just outside Chicago, this beloved summer hangout features an enormous pool, volleyball courts, barbecue pits, swim lessons and much more.

Built by famed 19th-century architects and renovated in 1907 by Frank Lloyd Wright, this early skyscraper is a great stop on a Chicago architecture tour.

Shining golden in the Chicago sunshine, this installation outside the Adler Planetarium will impress you with its beauty and help you know what time it is.

One of Poland’s most famous sons is honored here, symbolizing both his contributions to science and the Polish community’s contributions to the city of Chicago.

Gifted by the government of Veracruz, Mexico, this colossal stone replica greets and educates visitors to the Field Museum of Natural History.

Spend a day swimming and paddling on Lake Michigan or soaking up the sun on a peaceful beach located at the northern tip of Lincoln Park. 

Stroll along the waterfront of the Chicago River to pass some of the city’s most appealing attractions and appreciate how a once grim area has been successfully revamped.