Burnham Park

I thought Wood Ducks were the most amazingly colorful and photogenic ducks until I spotted this incredible bird on the lakefront. What a handsome beautiful duck.

Today was an amazing experience. We found a male mandarin duck just after sunrise on the lakefront with a group of mallards and mergansers. This was the most stunning duck I have ever seen in my life. What it was doing in Chicago and how it got here is a total mystery.

A male mandarin duck in the harbor at 31st street. What an amazing treat. This is a duck from Asia that has no business here in Chicago Illinois.

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Activities

Tours & day trips

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Flyover in Chicago

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Private & custom tours

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Chamarel 7 Colours and Waterfalls - Exclusive South West Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

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Classes & workshops

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BYOB Spray Paint and Sip at Studio W.I.P.

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Attractions

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Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions

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Popular places to visit

Soldier Field

4/5(44 reviews)

Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

Field Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Dinosaur bones, rare gems and real Egyptian mummies are among the displays at this family favorite.

Olmec Head No 8

Gifted by the government of Veracruz, Mexico, this colossal stone replica greets and educates visitors to the Field Museum of Natural History.

Shedd Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Shedd Aquarium during your visit to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Northerly Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Northerly Island during your travels in Chicago. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Glessner House Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Glessner House Museum during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

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