What to do in Illinois

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Chicago which includes street scenes, a high-rise building and a city
Chicago which includes street scenes, a high-rise building and a city
Willis Tower which includes night scenes, views and a city
Willis Tower showing central business district, mist or fog and a high rise building
Starved Rock State Park showing a cascade

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Downtown Chicago featuring a city

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

Downtown Chicago
Magnificent Mile - River North

Magnificent Mile

An avenue brimming with superb shops and restaurants, the Magnificent Mile more than lives up to its name.

Magnificent Mile
The Loop - Downtown which includes a river or creek

The Loop

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

The Loop
River North showing railway items, street scenes and a city

River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

River North
Underground passage in the Chicago O'Hare airport

O'Hare

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Travellers choose O'Hare for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cumberland Station or Remote Parking Station and check out top sights like Fashion Outlets of Chicago.

O'Hare
Chicago showing a city and modern architecture

Lincoln Park

5/5(4 area reviews)

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

Lincoln Park

 

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