What to do in Northwest Chicago, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

฿798
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
Chicago CityPASS: Admission to Top 5 Chicago Attractions

Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions

฿4,731
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions
Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions

Chicago C3® by CityPASS®

฿3,581
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

฿1,314
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Art Institute of Chicago
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

฿5,074
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

฿795
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

฿953
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

฿1,330
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Wendella's 45-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 45-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

฿920
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 45-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
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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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Day trip destinations 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

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

Elgin

A rural path leading to a red barn surrounded by trees.

Schaumburg

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