Other Things to See and Do

Bobby’s Bike Hike

312-915-0995 

Riders of all ages and fitness levels will enjoy these relaxing tours of Chicago’s most popular sights.

Chicago Cultural Center

78 E. Washington Street

This stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes including the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany dome.  The Chicago Cultural Center provides a beautiful showcase for hundreds of free shows that include international and regional artists of all kinds.

Chicago Elevated Walking Tours

773-593-4873 

margaret@chicagoelevated.com

These unique and fun sightseeing experiences are quirky, informative and very entertaining. The Binocular Tour will change the way you look at the world around you forever. Focusing on the ornament on the facades of buildings, you’ll see griffins, demons and gargoyles! And the Pedway Tour uncovers Chicago’s underground pedestrian tunnel system. Visit chicagoelevated.com for a detailed description of all tours and times. Tours are 90 minutes.

Chicago Water Taxi

312-337-1446 

Provides seven-day a week water transportation service on the Chicago River.

The Lakefront Trail

Chicago boasts a beautiful and accessible shoreline, which includes paved pathways ideal for walking, jogging, roller-blading and biking all summer long.

all summer long. 

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

312-977-0277 bridgehousemuseum.org

The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates Chicago’s river and world-famous movable bridges, and offers visitors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore a historic landmark bridgehouse.

Navy Pier Fireworks

Join in the fun of another season of spectacular fireworks displays every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15 p.m. 

Riverwalk

The Riverwalk offers a variety of opportunities to find the beauty and spirit of the Chicago River. Live musical performances, art exhibitions and special events are offered throughout the season. Check out this calendar for upcoming events. 

Tall Ship WINDY

312-451-2700 

Take a ride on this four-masted tall ship, which departs from Navy Pier.

Wendella 

312-337-1446 

A variety of distinctive narrated tours that all focus on Chicago’s rich architectural heritage and history. Tours depart from the Wendella dock at 400 N. Michigan Avenue and from the Wendella dock at Drumpf Tower, located west of the Wrigley Building at the lower level of Kinzie and Rush.