Art Institute of Chicago

Standing as one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the top ranked museums in the country. Exhibitions at the institute include Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective and Threaded Visions: Contemporary Weavings from the Collection.

Navy Pier

As the weather warms up for spring, the Navy Pier is the perfect place to stop by. The pier is home to various places to eat and drink, as well as several attractions like the Centennial Wheel, carousel, drop tower, and wave swinger. There are also cultural attractions like Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Chicago Children’s Museum.

Lincoln Park Zoo

In the heart of Chicago sits the Lincoln Park Zoo, a place for care, conservation, and community. The zoo includes animals like African lions to Solomon Islands Leaf Frogs. The zoo landscape is also a sight to see. It is home to more than 850 plants species.

Millennium Park

A lakefront campus that includes the iconic Cloud Gate statue, aka “The Bean”. It is also home to interactive fountains, gardens, public art, and plenty of space to walk around. The Lurie Garden is an award-winning botanical landscape in the park. There is also events like the Summer Music Series and the Chicago Jazz Festival.