Top things to do in Illinois in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Illinois, USA
Private Sailing on Beautiful Lake Michigan - Navy Pier, Chicago

Enjoy a private two-hour sailing experience for up to six people along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. Kick back, relax, and let the US Coast Guard licensed …More

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Enjoy a private two-hour sailing experience for up to six people along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. Kick back, relax, and let the US Coast Guard licensed...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$508
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

Step into a world of color, creativity, and sweetness at the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago! This immersive, Instagram-worthy experience brings together art, interactive …More

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Step into a world of color, creativity, and sweetness at the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago! This immersive, Instagram-worthy experience brings together art, interactive...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$43
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think …More

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Loop Food Tour: Taste the Most Iconic Local Eats

Join a local guide for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic Loop, tasting classics like deep‑dish pizza and Chicago‑style hot dogs while discovering insider …More

Join a local guide for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic Loop, tasting classics like deep‑dish pizza and Chicago‑style hot dogs while discovering insider...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$81
Sail on Tall Ship Windy, join us for our "Chicago Skyline Sail"

Join us for an unforgettable sail on Tall Ship Windy, Chicago's Official Tall Ship Ambassador! This is a relaxing sailing Adventure, that you will enjoy, …More

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Join us for an unforgettable sail on Tall Ship Windy, Chicago's Official Tall Ship Ambassador! This is a relaxing sailing Adventure, that you will enjoy,...

1 hour 15 minutes
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$91
Frank Lloyd Wright Tour in Oak Park

Exploring Oak Park, Illinois, where Frank Lloyd Wright resided during the crucial early years of his career, offers a captivating journey through the evolution of …More

Exploring Oak Park, Illinois, where Frank Lloyd Wright resided during the crucial early years of his career, offers a captivating journey through the evolution of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$35
The Serial Killer and Iconic Chicago Landmarks Bus Tour

Step into the darker side of Chicago’s history on an unforgettable journey where true crime and iconic landmarks intertwine. Discover the Windy City’s infamous past …More

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Step into the darker side of Chicago’s history on an unforgettable journey where true crime and iconic landmarks intertwine. Discover the Windy City’s infamous past...

1 hour 30 minutes
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Chicago's Fireworks Show aboard Tall Ship Windy!

Enjoy the most Unforgettable Fireworks Cruise in Chicago! A SPECIAL EVENT SAIL! Treat yourself to Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display from the best seats in …More

Enjoy the most Unforgettable Fireworks Cruise in Chicago! A SPECIAL EVENT SAIL! Treat yourself to Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display from the best seats in...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$114
Chicago P.D. TV Show Set Tour

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit NBC drama Chicago P.D. TV Show Set Tour. Visit the actual filming locations where the show comes …More

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit NBC drama Chicago P.D. TV Show Set Tour. Visit the actual filming locations where the show comes...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$315
Chicago Tour South Side

The Blue-Collar side of Chicago many call it! This tour will show The Ford Factory, home of the steel mills, the blue-collar neighborhoods and many …More

The Blue-Collar side of Chicago many call it! This tour will show The Ford Factory, home of the steel mills, the blue-collar neighborhoods and many...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Wind and Souls an Adults Only Ghost Tour in Chicago

Leave the little ones at home and step into the shadows for a spine-chilling evening designed exclusively for adults. Not all spirits in Chicago are …More

Leave the little ones at home and step into the shadows for a spine-chilling evening designed exclusively for adults. Not all spirits in Chicago are...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on …More

Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked …More

Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Skokie IL

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Skokie. Throughout this …More

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Skokie. Throughout this...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Luxury Minibus Chicago City Tour with Architecture Cruise Upgrade

Experience the ultimate Windy City adventure on Chicago’s luxury guided minibus tour! Explore 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean", …More

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Experience the ultimate Windy City adventure on Chicago’s luxury guided minibus tour! Explore 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean",...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Lake Michigan Fireworks Cruise in Chicago

No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join in the celebration with friends and family on this epic fireworks cruise. Get up-close and personal every …More

No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join in the celebration with friends and family on this epic fireworks cruise. Get up-close and personal every...

2 to 3 hours
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$60
Chicago Fireboat Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy an unforgettable evening on Lake Michigan with the Chicago Fireworks Cruise. Witness the stunning skyline as you glide across the water, leading up to …More

Enjoy an unforgettable evening on Lake Michigan with the Chicago Fireworks Cruise. Witness the stunning skyline as you glide across the water, leading up to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and …More

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Springfield IL

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Springfield. Throughout this …More

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Springfield. Throughout this...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Explore Chicago at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, providing unlimited access to the city's iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Relax on …More

Explore Chicago at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, providing unlimited access to the city's iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Relax on...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$84
The Bear Private Pedicab Food Tour of Chicago

If you want culture, history, food, cinema and film and a heavy dose of all things Chicago this is your tour! Get ready to EAT. …More

If you want culture, history, food, cinema and film and a heavy dose of all things Chicago this is your tour! Get ready to EAT....

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
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