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

Chicago's Original Gangster Tour by Bus
Our guides present an accurate account of the activities in Chicago during the 1920's and 1930's (Prohibition Era). You will hear about the exploits of...
$48

Lakefront Segway Tour in Chicago
Segways are amazingly fun, and Chicago's lakefront, parks, and skyline are absolutely gorgeous! Add our smart, entertaining tour guides to the mix, and you have...
$70

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...
$60

River North Food Walking Tour
On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor...
$89

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the...
$26

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens...
$73

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture...
$99

Fireworks Cruise Aboard Island Time – See the Sparks Fly the Island Party Way! Experience Chicago’s dazzling fireworks like never before—from the deck of our...
$54

Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important...
$10

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...
$63

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...
$35

Escape Chicago for a day and experience Milwaukee’s culture, food, and legendary beer scene. This curated day trip includes highlights such as the Harley-Davidson Museum,...
$125

Explore the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright on a private, fully personalized tour in Chicago, home to the world’s largest collection of his buildings....
$76

Professional photo shoot in unique Chicago locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered...
$49

Welcome to Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk. Spanning from Lake Michigan west to Franklin Street. Called the city second Lakefront', the Riverwalk contains restaurants during the summer...
$13

Where did Chicago’s millionaires live, love and misbehave? Walk the Gold Coast with historian Amy Bizzarri, author of 111 Places in Chicago That You Must...
$9

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were...
$20

Delve into Chicago’s one-of-a-kind cuisine and learn something that you would never expect on this small-group Secret Food Tour. Eat your way through the most...
$145

Enjoy moving at your own pace through Chicago's Millennium Park with an app as your guide. You and your private party can stop or start...
$13

Walk through Galena, an unusually intact nineteenth-century town carved into a steep river valley, with a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically as you go....
$10

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...
$84

