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A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL
Navy Pier is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL.

1. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen Nemec: This is a must see! Great food, Giant Ferris Wheel, Carosel, etc. & Fireworks at the end! Check out Chicago Shakespeare Theater simply awesome! The Theater itself is magnificent!

Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL.

2. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen Nemec: Just know this is so very beautiful to see at night with your sweetheart! With the array of colors, it becomes a magnificent show. It is beautiful during the day too with the view of Lake Michigan.

Ravinia Festival is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL.

3. Ravinia Festival

9.0
418 Sheridan Rd (at Green Bay & Ravinia Park), Highland Park, IL
Music Venue · 146 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen Nemec: During the months of June, July, August, and September...This is the place to see your favorite artists sing, dance, see a Stephen Sondheim Muscial with Patti Lupone. Enjoy it underneath the stars!

Chicago Botanic Garden is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL.

4. Chicago Botanic Garden

9.5
1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy), Glencoe, IL
Botanical Garden · 128 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen Nemec: This is a beautiful park. With the seasons changing so do the flowers, The Japanese Gardens are very beautiful. It's a good stretch of the legs! However, a tram can take you around the park.

5. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen Nemec: This is a beautiful zoo the way it is laid out overlooking the skyline & Lake Michigan. Then seeing all your furry friends. A nice Carosel ride awaits you. So come and talk to the animals!

The Magnificent Mile is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL.

6. The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave (btwn E Oak St & Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Road · Streeterville · 90 tips and reviews

The Magnificent MileThe Magnificent Mile: In addition to a plethora of popular shops, The Magnificent Mile is home to three vertical shopping centers: Water Tower Place, The Shops at North Bridge and The 900 Shops. Shop ‘til you drop! Read more.

Wendella Boat Tours is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL.

7. Wendella Boat Tours

400 N Michigan Ave (on the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Boat or Ferry · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen Nemec: This is a must see in Chicago! Seeing our beautiful skyline by day or night. When taking a boat ride on the Wendella boats it's informative, fun, and refreshing!

Norwood Park is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Chicago, IL.

8. Norwood Park

8.6
5801 N Natoma Ave, Chicago, IL
Park · Norwood Park · 12 tips and reviews