Join us in Chicago and extend your stay to celebrate Independence Day Chicago style.
With activities around the city to keep you busy every day,
you can enjoy Chicago's famous fireworks display on
Wednesday, July 3rd.
Check out some of our other activities!
Explore Chicago 
With a large variety of shopping, museums, nightlife, architecture, dining, and entertainment options, Chicago is full of tourism choices for every visitor to explore. At www.gochicago.com, learn what Chicago has to offer!
Taste of Chicago 
Located in Chicago's famous Grant Park, this favorite Chicago tradition highlights cuisine from more than 70 restaurants, plus free entertainment and activities for the entire family. Taste of Chicago is a 10-day free admission food and musical festival celebrating the tastes of the city.
Magnificent Mile
With the meeting located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, you have world-renowned shopping, dining and other experiences at your doorstep! Over 460 retail stores to choose from, there is shopping to appeal to every taste. Learn more about this exciting area of the city.
Chicago Museums
Famous for it's many attractions, the museums in Chicago have something to offer every visitor. Starting with the Chicago History Museum www.chicagohistory.org, The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum www.adlerplanetarium.org the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, The The Art Institute of Chicago® www.artic.edu/aic, Chicago Children's Museum www.chichildrensmuseum.org at Navy Pier, Chicago Cultural Center www.cityofchicago.org, Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org, International Museum of Surgical Science www.imss.org, Museum of Contemporary Art www.mcachicago.org, Museum of Science and Industry www.msichicago.org, Shedd Aquarium www.sheddaquarium.org.
Navy Pier
Explore Chicago's lakefront playground, with fireworks, rides and attractions, restaurants, entertainment, boats and cruises, and more at Navy Pier!
Convention and Tourism Bureau
To find out all that Chicago has to offer including a free Chicago travel kit and to view the online Chicago visitor guide, visit www.choosechicago.com
Lincoln Park Zoo
Located minutes north of downtown Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo.
One of the nation's oldest zoos housing 1200 animals representing 230 species. This free admission zoo includes a children's zoo, carousel and paddle boats.
Second City 
In the mood for a laugh? Since 1959 Second City has been providing comedy entertainment for Chicago residents and visitors, launching the careers of many of the comedy stars of today.
