Area Attractions

This hip venue features regular live acts, an enormous wine list, and a Mediterranean-inspired menu with refined dishes such as pork chop Milanese and grilled octopus.

The elevated dim sum-style Chinese dishes served inside this vibrantly decorated restaurant earn raves from locals and out-of-towners alike. Try duck fried rice, beef slap noodles, and other dishes from the kitchen of famed chef Stephanie Izard.

Feast on fire-roasted rajas and adobo shrimp taco inside this lively Mexican spot. Cool off with a shot of tequila served in an ice shot glass, then throw the ice at the bell outside the restaurant, as is tradition.

Located on the lower level of a century-old building, this intimate wine bar is the ideal place to meet for inventive cocktails, charcuterie, and tangy cheeses.

The Western Hemisphere’s first planetarium remains one of its best, with family shows that serve as up-close guided tours of the solar system, as well as exhibits focused on the history of astronomy and space flight.

This colorful sign welcomes you to the city’s former meatpacking district, now a revitalized dining and arts destination home to galleries, high-end steakhouses, funky saloons, and Google’s Chicago campus.

Ride a gondola up to the peak of the 196-foot-tall Ferris wheel at Chicago’s historic pier, one of the city’s top tourist draws. While you’re here, catch a show at the Chicago Shakespeare Garden or dine at restaurants with pristine views of Lake Michigan.

This premier sports and entertainment venue holds the title of America’s largest arena. United Center is home to Chicago’s professional hockey and basketball teams, as well as a proud host of notable music artists.

Located in the heart of Chicago, this multi-purpose arena serves to bring attendees exciting sports, concerts, gatherings and events. Credit Union 1 Arena is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames basketball team and the Windy City Rollers.

Aimed at reshaping the practice of medicine, Illinois Medical District is home to some of the world’s most cutting-edge and disruptive enterprises, with entrepreneurs and established leaders working alongside in a collaborative community. Expanding nearly 600 acres, the IMD has four major health systems, research labs, universities, and biotech innovators. Few cities in the world possess the resources and access that IMD has to offer.

As an acclaimed research institution with 15 colleges, the University of Illinois at Chicago is dedicated to advancing academic excellence and creating an innovative environment for future change makers. Located in a famously culturally rich city, The University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the country.

WNDR Museum is a cultural and artistic hub that provides a truly unique immersive art experience. WNDR is constantly evolving, featuring work by emerging, thought-provoking artists.

Occupying a full city block, this Classical Revival landmark features majestic white marble, ornate mosaics, and a sweeping stained-glass dome. Inside, catch free concerts, dance performances, and lectures.