Henry and Steve
Things To Do
Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago. The park intended to celebrate the third millennium, is a prominent civic center near the city's Lake Michigan shoreline that covers a 24.5-acre (9.9 ha) section of northwestern Grant Park. Features a variety of public art, outdoor spaces, and venues. The Park is within walking distance from the Fairmount Chicago Hotel.
Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community in Chicago. Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres of shops, restaurants, live theaters, family attractions, parks (including Polk Bros Park), gardens, and exhibition facilities.
Wrigley Field
If you decide to come earlier, please don't hesitate to let me know. Henry and I are taking in a day game on Thursday when the Houston Astros are in town. Wrigley Field is a stadium ballpark of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs on the North Side of Chicago. It is the city area of Lakeview in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. Wrigley Field is nicknamed "The Friendly Confines," a phrase popularized by Hall of Fame shortstop and first baseman Ernie Banks. The oldest park in the National League is the second-oldest in the majors after Fenway Park (1912). Wrigley Field's features include its ivy-covered brick outfield wall, distinctive wind patterns off Lake Michigan, the red marquee over the main entrance, and the hand-turned scoreboard. The elevation of its playing field is 600 feet above sea level.
Skydeck Chicago
Visit the Skydeck on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). From the highest point in the city, look out on Chicago's skyline for panoramic views of the sprawling Windy City. Peruse the interactive displays and exhibits showcasing Chicago's history, which are geared toward curious learners of all ages. Then walk out on to the Ledge, a glass balcony that allows views of Navy Pier and Wrigley Field from one of the world's tallest buildings, standing 1,353 feet (412.4 meters) tall.
Chicago's First Lady
Explore Chicago’s iconic architecture aboard TripAdvisor’s #1 rated boat tour of the city. Chicago’s First Lady Cruises offers the city’s most engaging 90-minute architectural tour experience. Enjoy cruising in comfort and style aboard Chicago’s Finest Fleet, featuring unobstructed sightlines, guaranteed seating on our open-air upper decks, and full-service cocktail and snack bars in our climate-controlled interior salons.
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Once you’ve entered the Chicago Museum of Ice Cream, you’ll have 14 bright and beautiful interactive installations at your disposal—and more selfie spots than you can shake an ice cream stick at. You can eat unlimited ice cream as you explore the space in the form of different shapes and flavors, and show off your putting skills at the sweet-treat-themed crazy golf course. You can also sneak into the secret speakeasy to sample frozen cocktails and shakes and conclude your time in the ice cream wonderland at the sprinkle pool.