Founded in 1879 and located on Michigan Avenue, the Art Insitute of Chicago is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the world with its collection of over 300,000 works of art.
Chicago's Magnificent Mile is home to some of the city's best shopping. It is renowned for its high-end stores and variety of restaurants.
Home to the Bean, Millenium Park opened in 2004 to usher in the third millennium. The park features a variety of public art, outdoor spaces and venues.
Extending from Lake Michigan westward to Lake Street, the Chicago Riverwalk is home to numerous bars, cafes, and restaurants. The parkway also offers access to boat and kayak rentals as well as to the famous Chicago Architectural Tours.