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Favorite things to do in Chicago, IL
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Amy's Essentials
My favorite things to do in Chicago. If you are planning a visit, check these out!
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The Shedd Aquarium is my #1 rated thing to do in Chicago. It's impressive!
Shedd Aquarium
This tour is a great combination of food and history and moves at a good pace. Come try the delicious food Chicago is famous for!
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour - Viator
This is beautiful at night with everything lit up, but great any time of the day!
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Visit local breweries via a beer barrel bus. This is a fun time with plenty of samples!
Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour - Viator
Ready for some dazzling arcitecture? Don't miss this walking tour.
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors
Only have one day? Here is a tour that combines history, architecture and food.
Chicago in a Day: Explore Food, History, and Iconic Architecture
Love this 2 hour tour of Chicago. I'm a big fan of donuts!
Chicago Downtown Donut Walking and Tasting Dessert Tour ...
Chicago is so beautiful at night. Love the boat tour. Bring a jacket, it can get windy!
Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise in Chicago - Viator
I have done the Chicago ghost tour multiple times and it never disappoints. It fun to immerse yourself in the spooky history of the City.
Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour - Viator
Learn about the criminals that called Chicago home on this entertaining bus tour!
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour - Viator
It was easy to learn how to use the Segway. This is a great way to tour Chicago!
THE TOP 10 Chicago Segway Tours (Prices from $64) - Viator
If you aren't afraid of heights, this is quite an experience! View Chicago from the 103rd floor of the Willis tower. Tickets are required.
Skydeck Chicago Admission Ticket 2025 - Viator
This is a fun ride with spectacular views of Chicago from the air. You feel like you are flying in the drone.
Flyover in Chicago - Viator
This is a nice bus tour of Chicago for a small group.
Chicago City Minibus Tour - Viator
One of the many great museums in Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry Tours & Tickets - Chicago
You can avoid the crowds to get in and learn about the museum and its pieces with a guide. I love the historian's stories.
Art Institute of Chicago Private Skip-the-Line Tour 2025
Great food and a lot of stops!
Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour - Viator
Chicago is famous for its pizza. Why not try the different varieties with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide?
Chicago Pizza Tour - Viator
