Things to do in Northwest Chicago

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Things to do

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

￥4,389
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

￥3,992
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

￥6,502
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Art Institute of Chicago
Flyover in Chicago

Flyover in Chicago

￥5,089
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Chicago
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

￥6,583
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

￥7,964
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
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What to do in Northwest Chicago

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Woodfield Mall

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Browse through over 300 stores, restaurants and specialty shops at Schaumburg’s expansive shopping mall, one of the largest in the United States.
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Popular day trips from Northwest Chicago

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Addison

A serene garden with a pond, neatly trimmed bushes, and a stone bridge.

Arlington Heights

An aerial view of a park with a lake, walking paths, tennis courts, and surrounding greenery.

Carol Stream

An aerial view of a park with a lake, walking paths, tennis courts, and surrounding greenery.

West Chicago

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Hoffman Estates

A river with a bridge, a park, and buildings along the riverbank.

Elgin

A cityscape with a river, high-rise buildings, and a bridge.

Elk Grove Village

A waterfall cascading over a rocky ledge surrounded by autumn foliage.

Wood Dale

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