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Wrigley Field

Nothing's more American than baseball, and Wrigley Field, named for the chewing gum company, is one of the sport's holiest sites. Built in just six weeks back in 1914, the park is a throwback to baseball's past. The field fits snugly in Chicago's street grid. Lights for night games were not installed until 1988. The signature features are the ivy covering the outfield fences and the original marquee out front.

Wrigley Field's tenant is the Cubs (though it also occasionally plays host to college football games), of baseball's National League. They h...

Adler Planetarium

Astor Street

Baha'i House of Worship

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago History Museum

Chinatown

Field Museum

Fine Arts Building

Grant Park

Jackson Park

John Hancock Center

Lincoln Park Zoo

Little Italy

Magnificent Mile

Millennium Park

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Science & Industry

Navy Pier

Northwestern University

Oak Park

Oriental Institute Museum

Sears (Willis) Tower

Shedd Aquarium

Smart Museum of Art

United Center

University of Chicago

What to do with Children in Tow

Wicker Park

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AAE Parthenon

This hostel is located in Chicago's small Greektown neighborhood. It's a ten minute walk from the Loop and the Sears Tower and just two blocks from the nearest L station. There's free brea...

Best Western Hawthorne Terrace

This hotel’s front terrace is a place to be in the summer, particularly when there are festivals taking place on the streets! There are 83 rooms at this hotel, and each room is fitted with whirlpool t...

Days Inn Lincoln Park North

This award-winning Days Inn is centrally located with all major shopping establishments as well as tourist attractions within easy reach. The hotel is definitely luxurious. Its lobby is decorated with...

Elysian Hotel

The Elysian Hotel has often been rated Chicago's best, standing out even amongst the city's crop of five-star hotels. The Elysian has an excellent location at the northern end of the Magnificent...

Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites is located in the heart of Chicago’s downtown area, within minutes of all the main tourist attractions and businesses. The 367 suites are spacious and finely decked out. The hotel has a...

Essex Inn

This hotel is the accessible and family-friendly. It is a five minute walk from the Museum Campus. It also offers great package prices with attractions such as the Shed Aquarium and the Sears Tower. I...

Hard Rock Hotel

This energetic hotel is loud and flashy with plasma screen TVs everywhere. Their tower room has an amazing view of Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park and the Chicago River. They have DVD, internet, dial...

HI Chicago

Hostelling International's Chicago location has consistently been named the best hostel in the city. Everything is kept clean, and though the rooms are shared, there's still plenty of room for e...

Hilton Garden Inn

With a location that’s so central, you can’t get better than this. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago's Magnificent Mile, it is surrounded by world-class dining, art galleries, nightclubs, and...

Holiday Inn Express

Hoilday Inn Express has been recently renovated and reflects a very contemporary style. Its location near the city attractions and businesses is a boon for travelers, both business and leisure. Th...

Homewood Suites

Homewood Suites by Hilton is located two blocks west of Michigan Avenue and three blocks north of the Chicago River. It's also just a block from the Grand L station. All guest rooms are tw...

Majestic Hotel

Majestic Hotel provides a quiet retreat after a day of hectic sightseeing. It camouflages well with the residential neighborhood where it is located, at the same time affords easy access to the many...

Margarita European Inn

The most popular feature at this Inn is the “borrowing” library. Guests can trade their rare books for those of others. They have internet facilities in the room. The hotel has public internet, a rest...

Peninsula

The Peninsula is one of three five-star hotels in Chicago. It's located just off the Magnificent Mile, home to Chicago's finest shopping and restaurants. In fact, the ground floor of the h...

Red Roof Inn

Good location and low-price lodgings make this hotel suitable for the budget traveler. Guest rooms don’t boast of luxury but nonetheless provide crisp, clean linens. Bathrooms are spotless, but stark....

Ritz-Carlton

The Chicago franchise of the Ritz-Carlton is located is located above the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Every guest has access to the fitness center, including daily fitness classes, the pool a...

Sofitel

The Sofitel is a four-star hotel located just off Chicago's Magnificent Mile. It's within a few blocks of the city's best restaurants and shopping. Rooms feature luxurious marble bathrooms...