Free! Iconic Chicago skylines views.
Best river cruise architecture tour. 1.5 hours. Reservations required. Tickets are ~$50-60.
Friday - Sunday: 11am-5pm. Rates are $32 for adults; $26 for seniors, students, and teens; and free for children.
Right on the riverwalk! Sometimes has live music :)
Usually open 9am-6pm but check the website. Tickets range from $19.95 to $46.70 depending on the day of the week, adult or child status, and whether you're a Chicago resident.
The rooftop has a stunning view of the Bean, Millennium Park, and the Lake. Lines can sometimes be long. People can pop up for a drink or get a meal. Reservations are recommended for dining.
Open daily: 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Basic admission tickets range from $14-$30, depending on if you're an adult, child, or student in Chicago, Illinois, or out-of-state. Children under 3 are free. Discounts for active-duty military personnel and veterans (free), Illinois teachers (free), and families with valid EBT or WIC cards ($3/person up to 6 people).
Shops, restaurants, views, and a giant ferris wheel! Free to walk around. Centennial [ferris] Wheel Hours - Sun-Thurs: 11am-8pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-9pm. Tickets for ferris wheel are $18 for adults and $15 for children ages 3-11.
Open daily: 9:30am-4pm. Tickets are $25.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages 3-11. Free for active-duty military personnel and veterans (free), Illinois teachers (free), and families with valid EBT or WIC cards.