Chicago Illinois Attractions
Chicago, Illinois attractions are legendary. Tourists from around the world are drawn to Chicago in hopes of experiencing the many museums, Magnificent Mile shopping, tours, once-in-a-lifetime sights, historic landmarks and spectacular Lake Michigan views the city offers. Conveniently located on Chicago’s North Shore, our Evanston, IL hotel is just 1 mile from the Northwestern University campus, 7.5 miles from Cubs games at Wrigley Field and 12 miles to the Art Institute of Chicago and the many tourist attractions of the Windy City. The BEST WESTERN University Plaza in Evanston, Illinois offers the perfect spot for experiencing every moment of fun Chicago has to offer.
Northwestern University.
Northwestern University is a private school and one of America’s most highly revered institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1851 in what was once part of the Northwest Territory, Northwestern University has campuses located in both downtown Chicago and Evanston, IL and a world-famous business school, the Kellogg School of Management. For information about Northwestern University, visit www.northwestern.edu.
Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field baseball stadium is home to world famous Chicago Cubs and located in Chicago’s Lakeview area. Since 1916, Wrigley Field has been the beloved home of the Chicago Cubs and their loyal fans. Wrigley Field was also the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League until the 1970s when they got their own stadium. To learn more about the Cubs and their hallowed history at Wrigley Field, visit www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com.
Museum of Science & Industry.
The Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago, IL is one of the world’s greatest science museums and home to a stunning Omnimax Theater. See some of science’s greatest artifacts, even a WWII German submarine. Located on Chicago’s southern shore, The Museum of Science & Industry is one of the best interactive museums for kids that’s both fun and informative. To learn more about things to do at Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry, visit www.msiChicago.org.
Shedd Aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium is part of Chicago’s Museum Campus, a 50-acre park that overlooks Lake Michigan and includes Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum. Once inside, see marvelous displays of aquatic life from continents around the world, ranging from the Caribbean to Australia and the Amazon and beyond. For more information about things to see and do in Chicago at Shedd Aquarium, visit www.sheddaquarium.org.