Discover the best things to do in Chicago

90-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella

Chicago River cruise boat passing under DuSable Bridge with city buildings in the background.

90-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 746 ratings.From $45

45-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella

Chicago River cruise boat passing under a bridge with city skyline.

Official Chicago Architecture Cruise by First Lady

$28

45-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1150 ratings.From $28

Cruise boat on Chicago River passing under Clark Street Bridge.

$57

Official Chicago Architecture Cruise by First Lady. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 288 ratings.From $57

Dinner cruise boat on Chicago River with illuminated city skyline at night.

Chicago Dinner Cruise

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline

$112.10

Chicago Dinner Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 242 ratings.From $112.10

Tour boat on Chicago River with city skyline and bridge in background.

$39

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 152 ratings.From $39

90-min Chicago River and Lake Michigan Architecture Cruise by Wendella

Chicago River architecture cruise boat passing under a lift bridge with city skyscrapers in the background.

90-min Chicago River and Lake Michigan Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings.From $45

Odyssey Lake Michigan Dinner Cruise

$132.58

Odyssey Lake Michigan Dinner Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 138 ratings.From $132.58

Sea Dog Cruise on Lake Michigan

Chicago River with tour boats and bridges in downtown Chicago.

$35.72

Sea Dog Cruise on Lake Michigan. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings.From $35.72

360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets

Couple taking a selfie at Chicago 360 Observation Deck with city skyline view.

Chicago at Night: River & Lake Sightseeing Cruise by First Lady

$30

360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 179 ratings.From $30

Chicago River cruise boat at night with city skyline in the background.

$50

Chicago at Night: River & Lake Sightseeing Cruise by First Lady. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From $50

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella

Cruise boat on Lake Michigan with Chicago skyline at sunset.

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings.From $45

Fireworks over Chicago River with boats during dinner cruise.

Chicago Fireworks Cruise

$54.76

Chicago Fireworks Cruise. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings.From $54.76

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Top things to do in Chicago

Big Bus Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Tours

from $49

Chicago River Architecture Cruise Tickets

from $30

from $32.50

Willis Tower Skydeck Tickets

from $42.33

Six Flags: Great America

from $46.80

First Lady Cruises Chicago

from $28

Wendella Cruises Chicago

from $28

Shoreline Cruises Chicago

from $32.50

Chicago Architecture Center

from $15

Hurricane Harbor Chicago

from $36.40

Chicago, your way

Visitor admiring ornate architecture in a historic building with statues and decorative columns.

Architecture Enthusiasts

Couple enjoying a playful moment on a European city street.

Chicago Attractions

360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets

Six Flags Great America One Day Tickets

$30

360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 179 ratings.From $30

Six Flags: Great America

Willis Tower Skydeck Tickets

$46.80

Six Flags Great America One Day Tickets. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings.From $46.80

View from the Skydeck at Willis Tower, Chicago, overlooking the cityscape.

Skydeck Chicago Tickets

$42.33

Skydeck Chicago Tickets. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 132 ratings.From $42.33

Go City Chicago Explorer Pass: Choose from 39 Attractions

Family enjoying Chicago skyline view from observation deck.

City Cards

$84

Go City Chicago Explorer Pass: Choose from 39 Attractions. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2113 ratings.From $84

Family enjoying view from Chicago 360 Observation Deck with city skyline.

360 Chicago Sip & View

$44

360 Chicago Sip & View. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From $44

Combo (Save 10%): Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + 360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets

Big Bus Chicago tour and Chicago 360 observation deck view.

Combo (Save 10%): Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + 360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 480 ratings.From $71.10

Go City Chicago All-Inclusive Pass: Choose from 39 Attractions

Chicago mirror maze experience with Go City All-Inclusive Pass.

City Cards

Hurricane Harbor Chicago One Day Ticket

$149

Go City Chicago All-Inclusive Pass: Choose from 39 Attractions. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2130 ratings.From $149

Hurricane Harbor Chicago

$36.40

Hurricane Harbor Chicago One Day Ticket. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From $36.40

Chicago Tours

90-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella

90-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 746 ratings.From $45

45-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella

$28

45-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1150 ratings.From $28

Odyssey Lake Michigan Dinner Cruise

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline

$132.58

Odyssey Lake Michigan Dinner Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 138 ratings.From $132.58

$39

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 152 ratings.From $39

90-min Chicago River and Lake Michigan Architecture Cruise by Wendella

90-min Chicago River and Lake Michigan Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings.From $45

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings.From $45

Big Bus: Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Hop-on Hop-off Tours Chicago

$49

Big Bus: Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 305 ratings.From $49

Chicago Architecture Evening Cruise by Shoreline

Moored tour boats on the Chicago River at sunrise with city skyline.

Coach USA One-Way Tickets: Chicago O'Hare Airport to/from Milwaukee City Center

$46

Chicago Architecture Evening Cruise by Shoreline. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings.From $46

Transportation in Chicago

Coach USA bus for one-way tickets from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Milwaukee.

Airport Transfers

$38

Coach USA One-Way Tickets: Chicago O'Hare Airport to/from Milwaukee City Center. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From $38

Cruises in Chicago

90-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella

90-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 746 ratings.From $45

45-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella

$28

45-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1150 ratings.From $28

90-min Chicago River and Lake Michigan Architecture Cruise by Wendella

90-min Chicago River and Lake Michigan Architecture Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings.From $45

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings.From $45

Chicago Fireworks Cruise

$54.76

Chicago Fireworks Cruise. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings.From $54.76

Chicago Dinner Cruise

Official Chicago Architecture Cruise by First Lady

$112.10

Chicago Dinner Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 242 ratings.From $112.10

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline

$57

Official Chicago Architecture Cruise by First Lady. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 288 ratings.From $57

$39

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 152 ratings.From $39

Chicago Specials

Combo (Save 10%): Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + 360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo (Save 10%): Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + 360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 480 ratings.From $71.10

Must do things in Chicago

1Big Bus Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Tours

Experience Chicago like never before with a Big Bus tour. Marvel at architectural wonders like the Willis Tower, explore cultural gems at Millennium Park and soak in stunning skyline views from Navy Pier. Get a combo ticket to the 360 Chicago Observatory and make the best of your stay in the city.

2360 Chicago

Discover Chicago's skyline in all its glory at 360 Observation Deck! Marvel at iconic landmarks, like Willis Tower and Lake Michigan, and witness the city's architectural wonders and breathtaking sunset views.

3Chicago River Architecture Cruise Tickets

The Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise follows the Chicago River through the Loop and along the lake, with licensed architect guides pointing out the city's landmark skyscrapers and design history. Find 90-minute standard cruise tickets, sunset session options, and evening cruise formats here.

4Willis Tower Skydeck Tickets

Embark on an exhilarating adventure as you stand on the Skydeck's breathtaking glass ledge, suspended 1,353 feet above the vibrant city of Chicago. Ensure your spot by securing tickets that grant you exclusive access to this awe-inspiring experience.