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Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
Six Flags Great America
Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.
McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
Grant Park
Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.
United Center
Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Michigan Avenue
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Des Plaines
Oakton
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Oakton. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Lake Park and Allstate Arena, a few notable attractions nearby.
Norma
Norma is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Lake Park and Allstate Arena are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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- Wrigley Field
- McCormick Place
- Navy Pier
- Naval Base Great Lakes
- Grant Park
- United Center
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Michigan Avenue
- Lake Michigan
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Willis Tower
- Northwestern University
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Woodfield Mall
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Chicago Theatre
- Allstate Arena
- Loyola University Chicago
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Rosemont Theatre
- Water Tower Place
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
- Merchandise Mart
- John Hancock Center
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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