From Oprah Winfrey to Vince Vaughn, Chicago is a celebrity rich town and the production site of some of the best-known movies to be filmed east of Hollywood, including “The Blues Bothers” and “Ocean’s Eleven.” Come experience Chicago, and you may get a peek at the stars!

Experience Downtown Chicago!

Chicago is a vibrant city of unsurpassed beauty, culture and nightlife. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is home of the Blues, the World Champion Chicago White Sox, spectacular live theater and music, celebrated architecture, thousands of restaurants and shops, world-class museums and art galleries, the nation’s largest convention center, historic Wrigley Field, and Chicago pizza.
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From its celebrated architecture to its world-class shopping and arts, Chicago is a vibrant city of endless attractions and sights. So, here’s a few of our favorite links to help to you embark on your Chicago adventure.

History, architecture, business and art all converge at the Loop - the historical and cultural heart of downtown Chicago. Loop the Loop on the free trolley and take in the sights and events, including Sears Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the country, Millennium Park, Chicago Art Institute, and scores of theaters, shops, museums, cultural institutions and architectural landmarks.

This Chicago landmark and attraction offers a beautiful aquatic display from spring through fall. Enjoy the dazzling water, light and music spectacle during the summer.

Grant Park is Chicago’s popular downtown park for strollers, joggers, bikers and chillers. Stroll tree-lined paths and bridges, relax on beautiful lawns, and check out the historic monuments, including a statue of Abraham Lincoln. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Grant Park is an oasis of greenery and tranquility in the heart of the Windy City.

The playground of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park is an extraordinary park displaying Chicago’s inspiring art, architecture, music, and landscapes. Highlights include: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate sculpture, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden and McCormick Tribune Ice Rink.

One of the great avenues of the world, the Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s most exciting shopping, dining and entertainment district. Explore the “Mile’s” 460 stores and acclaimed designers along eight downtown blocks, including trendy boutiques, four separate shopping centers, art galleries and irresistible eateries.

Experience the wildest playground in all of Chicago - the Lincoln Park Zoo. One of the last free zoos in the nation, Lincoln Park Zoo is natural habitat for over 1,000 mammals, reptiles and birds. Hear a lion’s roar, see gorillas climb and explore tropical rainforests and African savannas.

Experience a world of family fun at Chicago’s Navy Pier – the playground on Lake Michigan – with exciting attractions, beautiful parks and promenades, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and events. Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier IMAX Theater, Crystal Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, and Skyline Stage.