What to do in Cook County, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

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A city skyline with a prominent mosque featuring a green dome, a waterfront promenade, and a large Ferris wheel.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a large green park in the foreground.
A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, a river, and a bridge.
A cityscape with a river, modern skyscrapers, and a sunset sky.

Activities

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

NZ$48
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

NZ$43
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

NZ$71
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions

Chicago C3® by CityPASS®

NZ$192
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
Flyover in Chicago

Flyover in Chicago

NZ$55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Chicago
Chicago Panoramic Night Tour

Big Bus Chicago Sunset Tour

NZ$63
per adult
Big Bus Chicago Sunset Tour
Discover Chicago A Walking Tour

Discover Chicago: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$2
per adult
Discover Chicago: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Chicago: Tiki Bar Cruise on Chicago River

Chicago: Tiki Bar Cruise on Chicago River or Lake Michigan

NZ$67
per adult
Chicago: Tiki Bar Cruise on Chicago River or Lake Michigan
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

NZ$70
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Art Institute of Chicago
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Architecture River Tour

Architecture River Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 1585 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$68 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Chamarel 7 Colours and Waterfalls - Exclusive South West Tour

Chamarel 7 Colours and Waterfalls - Exclusive South West Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 46 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$217 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.2 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Price is NZ$284 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop

Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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Attractions

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360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 731 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$52 per adult
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What to do in Cook County

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Photo by © City of Chicago
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Wrigley Field

9.0/10 (11,704 reviews)
A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.
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Day trip destinations from Cook County

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a river with boats and people in the foreground.

Chicago

A serene garden with a pond, neatly trimmed bushes, and a stone bridge.

Arlington Heights

A calm river with clear reflections of the sky and surrounding trees.

University Park

A frozen river with ducks, snow-covered trees, and a clear sky.

Burr Ridge

A hilly landscape with a person walking on a path, surrounded by trees and grass.

Rolling Meadows

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a marina with boats, and a coastal park.

Schiller Park

A neon sign for Old Warsaw Polish Style Smorgasbord.

Broadview

A modern building with a glass facade and a large tree in front.

Rosemont