John G. Shedd Aquarium

#2 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

phileasfogg writes, "My colleague Neela was in Chicago directing a video shoot when an actor, Brendan,…" »

Maya Don writes, "Take a short bus ride to the beautiful coast of Lake Michigan. Outside of the Shedd…" »

Brookfield Zoo

#5 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

Scorpiosue1102 writes, "I've been to many zoos, but I just love this zoo. It's big and spread out,…" »

goofball38 writes, "My husband and I have season passes (which if you have a family is the way to go)…" »

River Trails Nature Center

#50 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

smmmarti guide writes, "According to the unofficial Forest Preserve site , "Nowhere … is there such a large area of publicly owned native landscape as fine and as readily accessible to so many people," as the…" »

Grove National Historic Landmark - I

#58 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

smmmarti guide writes, "Part TwoIt's hard to imagine that The Grove was once very close to development…" »

smmmarti guide writes, "Part OneOn a windy, brisk, brilliant afternoon, a young mother and her toddlers…" »

Indian Boundary Park

#117 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

jasonchicago writes, "Of course this is no substitute for a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo, but if you are looking for a nice picnic setting near Devon Avenue, the tiny zoo is a pleasant perk to this park, which…" »