Chicago Things to Do

Established in 1860, the Graceland Cemetery and Crematorium is Chicago's most famous cemetery and is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Recall any important person in Chicago history, and chances are he or she is burie... more

This is Chicago's most famous beach and the perfect place to relax and people watch. The beach is man-made and the sand is shipped in, but people here don't seem to care. Unfold the pool chair and soak in the view of Lake Michi... more

Home to over 24,382 sea creatures and 5 million gallons of water, the Shedd Aquarium is one of the largest in the world. Visit dolphins, whales and otters in the Oceanarium, anacondas and piranhas at Amazon Rising, and see shar... more

Beloved sportscaster Harry Caray may be gone, but to Cub fans, his spirit remains and so does his restaurant. The building, designed in 1895 by Henry Ives Cobb as a factory that made varnishes for furniture, is worth a look its... more

Leather couches and a warm and inviting fireplace makes 404 Wine Bar an excellent winter hideout and a great place to recline with a glass of fine wine. Or in the warmer months, sip your wine in the outdoor seating area. Choose... more

It is Christmas at the Lincoln Park Zoo all weekend evenings from late November through New Year's. Children of all ages experience wide-eyed delight as they view dazzling displays of colorful lights, ice-sculptured holiday sce... more

Tanglin Shopping Centre is unique and fun. You won't find many clothing stores here, but you'll find shop after shop selling antiques, art, and collectibles -- from curios to carpets. Note: This information was ac... more

It is only fitting that the state known as "The Land of Lincoln" is home to the world's oldest statue of Abraham Lincoln. Appropriately enough, the statute of the Great Emancipator is in the park that bears the president's name... more

Like many of Chicago's Jewish congregations, the conservative Anshe Emet began on the West Side and eventually moved north. In 1910, the congregation found a permanent home in this simple yet elegant building. The exterior of t... more

Claiming to be 'A City within a City', Marina City offers its residents various amenities. And if you want to know more about the functioning of this city, you better call 24 hours in advance and reserve your tour around. The b... more