explore chicago & destination guide
Discover all of the things to do in chicago
Use our Chicago tourism Destination guide to discover the excitement surrounding our Chicago Loop hotel near the the Magnificent Mile.
The premier choice among Chicago hotels, the Wyndham Blake is near many exciting area attrations. We offer a robust taste of Chicago's rich culture and diversity!
Things to Do Near The Wyndham Blake Chicago Hotel
Arts and Cultural
This legendary art museum features a vast collection of Impressionist and Pointillist paintings, and works by Picasso, Dali, Matisse, Pollock, and more.
Watch top-rated dance performances, musicals, plays, and Broadway shows at this exciting venue, formerly known as the Shubert Theatre.
Since 1926, this theater has hosted vaudeville acts, and now showcases pop performances and Broadway shows in a stunning palace-style setting with marble accents, soaring ceilings and mirror decor reminiscent of Versailles.
A beautiful neo-classical building with glass domes and mosaic walls, this multimedia art complex hosts daytime and evening concerts, often free of charge.
With an outsanding repertoire of music year-round, this celebrated concert group performs everything from classical favorites to modern jazz.
Points of Interest
Chicago Children's Museum
Learning becomes fun at this family-friendly museum with three floors of interactive exhibits.
Step into the past and explore permanent and rotating exhibits of art, historical objects and artifacts when you visit this incredible collection of Chicago and American heritage.
Field Museum of Natural History
Nine acres of exhibits in geology, botany, anthropology, and paleontology offer the visitor and excellent education, and kids love the massive Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton!
This restored settlement house honors Jane Addams, a tireless promoter of civil rights and women's suffrage.
Downtown Chicago's gorgeous green space is a showcase for music, art, architecture and landscape design.
Found on the shores of Lake Michigan, this historic pier is a family attraction center with more than 50 acres of shopping, dining, cruises, events, and entertainment, a smart destination for those wondering what to do in Chicago, Illinois
Climb to the top of Chicago's tallest building (formerly the Sears Building) and enjoy exhilarating views of the city from the 103rd floor.
Comprised of two towers connected by an open walkway, this corporate landmark is one of the city's most notable monuments.
Shopping
Magnificent Mile & Streeterville Shopping District
Some of Chicago's best shopping and dining can be found along Magnificent Mile, which features designer shops and high-end boutiques. For a hipper, more eclectic shopping experience, try Streeterville located two blocks to the east.
Once a hippie paradise, this neighborhood between North Avenue and Division Street on North Wells Street is now one of Chicago's hottest spots for nightlife, dancing, and comedy.
State Street Shopping District
Alive with motion and bustling energy, this main thoroughfare offers a bounty of shopping, dining, and entertainment possibilities.
Wicker Park & Bucktown Shopping Districts
A large artist community lives amongst the Victorian mansions of this neighborhood, which has a gritty bohemian feel and boasts the trendiest restaurants and shops in the city.
Sports and Entertainment
Test Your golfing skills and practice your swing on this golf course, which features an open layout and plenty of bunkers for a challenging round of golf.
Choose a high-speed lake tour or slower architecture tour on a thrilling boat ride, ideal for both kids and adults.
Get into the gridiron action at the home of the infamous Chicago Bears NFL team.
World-class entertainers perform and the Blackhawks skate like demons in this venue, headquarters of the Chicago Bulls NBA team.
Induldge in America's favorite past time under the open sky and watch the Chicago White Sox baseball team win.
Home of the Chicago Cubs major league baseball team, this epic field is a national sports mecca.




