see the city

Big BUS tours

Experience the best of ‘The Windy City’ with its impressive skyline, fascinating history and distinctive landmarks. From the top deck of our bus, we’ll show you Chicago icons including The Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Recorded audio commentary on board gives insight into the city’s vibrant history. With strategically located stops throughout the city, enjoy the freedom to hop on and hop off as many times as you wish, allowing you to take your time discovering Chicago.

around town

City pass

At CityPASS, we think your time at the attraction—whether it’s an aquarium, observatory, theme park or museum—allows you to get connected to the people you’re traveling with, as well as to history or art or nature.

By design, CityPASS gives you ample time—9 days—to enjoy a destination, eliminating the need to rush frantically from attraction to attraction to get your money’s worth.

Includes admission to Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck Chicago, Field Museum, and you pick 2 more (Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science & Industry, or 360 Chicago Observation Deck).

on the water

Wendella Boats

Chicago’s original architecture tour – best seat in the house. In addition to the constantly evolving list of tours & cruises Wendella offers, they showcase the best the city has to offer. Whatever the occasion, Wendella is committed to providing the ultimate Chicago experience for visitors and locals alike. 

Discover More of

The Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile encompasses the 13-block stretch of North Michigan Avenue that runs from the banks of the Chicago River to the south, to Oak Street to the north. 

The Magnificent Mile is a spectacular showcase of style, flavor, entertainment and fun. With more than 460 stores, 275 restaurants, 60 hotels and unique entertainments and attractions packed and stacked along its length, The Magnificent Mile has an indulgence for every passion and every pocket.

Tourism and More

Choose Chicago

Choose Chicago® is the official tourism destination organization for Chicago. Our mission is to bring regional, national, and international business and leisure visitors to Chicago for the economic benefit of the city, the community, and our membership — while being an advocate for the tourism industry.

More to see

Enjoy Illinois

Travel Illinois by exploring the outdoors, taking a road trip, and discovering local favorites. From Chicago to all over the state, Enjoy Illinois has the best of Illinois all in one place. 

900 North Michigan Shops is a visually stunning shopping destination residing on the north end of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.