Points of Interest
Lincoln Park & North Avenue Beach
Park for one of the best views of the Chicago skyline from the north, with the sandy beach and beautiful park in the foreground. While you are taking photos of the skyline, make sure to take photos of the park’s crown jewel, the ocean liner–inspired beach house. This unique and popular beach house contains 22,000 square feet of space that features something for everyone and is permanently docked along this popular beach.
Navy Pier
Cruise past the entrance of the Navy Pier and you will feel the energy of one of Chicago's top attractions and get a great view of the Centennial Wheel. Once used for military preparations, housing soldiers’ barracks, a Red Cross station, and even a detention center for draft dodgers during World War 1, the pier now serves as a great summer spot for Chicagoans and other guests to enjoy city views, amazing attractions, cultural programming and more.
Buckingham Fountain
Admire one of the largest and most breathtaking fountains in the world, the centerpiece of Grant Park. The design of Buckingham Fountain was inspired by one of the ornate fountains at the Palace of Versailles in France, built for Louis XV. It just happens to be double the size of the original, making it one of the largest fountains in the world.
Grant Park & The "Agora" Sculptures
Proudly referred to as Chicago’s “front yard,” Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago's central business district in the Loop neighborhood. Grant Park's most notable features include the Agora sculptures, which is the city's most recent and important sculptural installations. Comprised of 106 nine-foot tall headless torsos made of cast iron, the artwork derives it name from the Greek word for meeting place. The sculptures were donated by Internationally renowned artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, along with the Polish Ministry of Culture.
Museum Campus & Adler Planetarium
Generations of Chicagoans and visitors have explored the Museum Campus to engage with Chicago’s prime cultural, nature, and sporting offerings. Situated in the heart of Chicago adjacent to the Loop’s business and entertainment district, the site occupies an urban lakefront oasis unique among the world’s global cities
Location: Michigan
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Venture north across the Mackinac Bridge into Michigan's Upper Peninsula to discover 1,000+ miles of coastal and forested highways and byways, lighthouse and waterfall pull-offs. Comprising of several thrilling trails to exciting attractions such as Drummond Island and Tahquamenon Falls State Park, you are bound to lose track of time exploring all that the Upper Peninsula has to offer.
Location: Multiple
Historic Route 66
The historic Route 66, known as “Mother Road”, stretches 2,448 miles (3,940 kilometers) from Chicago to Santa Monica in the west. Route 66 crosses through eight states and offers a near-perfect snapshot of the U.S.—from bustling cities to small rural towns. With its diverse landscapes, nostalgia, and unique attractions, Route 66 is a once in a lifetime type of adventure. This is another enormous undertaking to do in one excursion, so do not feel bad in breaking this up into smaller trips, as it will still be an incredible experience.”
Location: Iowa
Lincoln Highway
Another historic route, the old Lincoln highway takes travelers through quaint small towns, and fascinating historic sites. A more manageable route compared to Historic Route 66, the 30-mile Lincoln highway is a more relaxed, straightway cruise through Iowa’s farmland. In its heyday, the highway once ran all the way from New York to San Francisco, spanning a total of 14 states.
