Experiences in Chicago, IL

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Golf Course

Columbus Park Golf Course

Chicago, IL

Columbus Park Golf Course is a Chicago Park District facility where visitors can book tee times and play golf. The course offers free play for kids 17 and under with a paying adult, and for teens 13-17 without an adult under certain conditions. Golf memberships are available, and the course can host golf outings.

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Chicago Sports Museum

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Sports Museum is an interactive museum that celebrates the world of Chicago sports. Visitors can engage with skill challenges and hi-tech simulated experiences. The museum also displays unique sports memorabilia, an impressive collection of game-used treasures, and other artifacts.

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WNDR Museum

Chicago, IL

WNDR Museum is an interactive art museum and immersive art experience founded in 2018. It aims to transform how visitors engage with art, play, and connection. The museum features installations like Studio NAWA's "A Body of Water" and Yayoi Kusama's "Love Is Calling," an immersive work from her Infinity Mirror Rooms series that uses repetitive patterns and reflective surfaces.

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Chinese American Museum of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The Chinese American Museum of Chicago showcases and celebrates current Chinese American art, culture, and innovation. It helps visitors discover local Chinese American history, especially in Chicago's Chinatown, and serves as a gathering place to create a narrative of the Chinese American story. The museum utilizes its archives, including letters and artifacts, and offers group visits. A gift shop is available with items like shirts and greeting cards.

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Boat Rentals

Kayak Chicago - Chicago River

Chicago, IL

Kayak Chicago is an original kayak and paddleboard outfitter offering rentals and guided tours on the Chicago River. Guests can begin in the calm waters of the wild mile, observing floating gardens and turtles, before paddling downtown to see skyscrapers and the riverwalk. Personal lessons are provided for all guests, covering paddle strokes, safety, and boat control. Equipment is included for all rentals, tours, and classes.

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Walt Disney Birthplace House

Chicago, IL

The Walt Disney Birthplace is the historic Chicago home where Walt Disney was born almost 125 years ago. The house is open for guided tours that explore Walt's early childhood and the creative environment that shaped his imagination.

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Golf Course

Chicago Heights Park District Golf Course East

Chicago Heights, IL

Chicago Heights Park District Golf Course East is a municipal recreation facility offering golf and community recreation programs. Visitors can book tee times and participate in activities throughout the seasons.

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Chicago History Museum

Chicago, IL

The Chicago History Museum invites visitors to explore Chicago's past through dynamic exhibitions and city tours. Its collections include 23 million objects, and featured exhibitions cover topics such as Chicago protest art and the trial for the murder of Emmett Till. The Abakanowicz Research Center provides access to archives, manuscripts, and photographs, serving as a premier research facility.

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Water Park

Turtle Splash Water Park

West Chicago, IL

Beat the summer heat with a 12' Tortuga Waterfall, Blue Thunder Bucket Drop, Captain's Corkscrew Slide, Crush Body Slide, Snapper Tube Slide, Squirt Tot Slide, and Tortoise Landing all within a 5 Acre Enclosed Facility. Hungry? Grab a snack at the Hard Shell Cafe!

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National Public Housing Museum

Chicago, IL

Plan your visit to the National Public Housing Museum and explore our exhibits on public housing history. Find directions, hours, and tour details to make the most of your trip.

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National Museum of Mexican Art

Chicago, IL

The National Museum of Mexican Art showcases Mexican cultural expressions and art forms spanning from ancient to contemporary periods. The museum's exhibitions, drawn from its permanent collection, feature photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation, and video.

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Mini Golf

Douglass 18

Chicago, IL

This three-hole learning course in historic Douglass Park features artificial greens and tees designed by Chicago high school students. Each hole is themed after a local bird species, with educational plaques providing information about the wildlife, and the course is surrounded by scenic ponds with views of Willis Tower.

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Loyola University Museum of Art

Chicago, IL

Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago features the D'Arcy Gallery, one of the Midwest's finest collections of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque art. This collection is particularly noted for objects that epitomize both the religious and secular aspects of European life. Visits to the D'Arcy Gallery are by appointment only. The museum also presents a gallery celebrating Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt's life and legacy.

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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

Chicago, IL

Explore the rich history of the first Black labor union at The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago. Discover annual events celebrating Black History Month, Women's History Month, Black Music Month, Juneteenth, and Labor Movement commemorations.

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Mini Golf

Puttery

Chicago, IL

Puttery Chicago is an indoor mini golf and events venue located in Fulton Market. It features two immersive courses for guests to enjoy 9-hole or unlimited gameplay. Visitors can relax in lounges, at bar tops, communal tables, or on the patio, while enjoying inventive cocktails and upscale bites. The venue welcomes all ages on select days and becomes an exclusive 21+ space on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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North Park Village Nature Center

Chicago, IL

North Park Village Nature Center, the first nature center in Chicago, is located on the city's northwest side. It features a 58+ acre natural area and educational facility within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. Visitors can explore trails through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna, or enjoy Walking Stick Woods. The Nature Center also offers a discovery room, a hands-on table of natural objects, and interactive displays.

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Golf Course

Ridge Country Club

Chicago, IL

Ridge Country Club is a private country club located in Chicago's historic Beverly neighborhood. The club offers golf, dining, and social gatherings in a family-friendly atmosphere and comfortable environment.

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Chess Studio

Chicago, IL

Chess Records was a pivotal Chicago-based record label in the 1950s and 1960s, known for its influence on blues, rhythm and blues, and early rock and roll. Founded by the Chess brothers, the label featured groundbreaking artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Chuck Berry.

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Marina

Pier 11 Marina

Chicago, IL

Pier 11 Marina is a family-owned and operated full-service marina located along the Calumet River in Chicago. Established in 1983, it has over four decades of experience serving the greater Chicago area. The marina offers indoor and outdoor boat storage, boat service, slip rentals, and a supply store.

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Boat Rentals

Bobby's Kayak

Chicago, IL

Bobby’s Kayak offers kayak rentals for exploring Chicago’s Lake Michigan lakefront. Visitors can rent single or tandem kayaks to paddle through the clear, clean, and turquoise water at their leisure. Its kayaking headquarters is located at Ohio Street Beach, where all experiences depart and return.

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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Chicago, IL

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences has served Chicago for over 167 years. It connects people of all ages to nature and science. Visitors can explore immersive exhibits, attend family events, and learn through in-depth education programs. The museum also conducts important conservation research.

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Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Chicago, IL

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago features a unique architectural design. It presents exhibitions such as Landscapes of the Revolution: Kay Smith’s American Legacy Collection, featuring original watercolor landscapes by Illinois Artist Laureate Kay Smith that depict the American Revolution. Visitors can explore the museum's offerings, commemorate service on the Wall of Honor, and shop for publishing releases. Members receive access to exclusive content and an extensive streaming video library.

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Obama Presidential Center Museum

Chicago, IL

The complete visitor guide to the Obama Presidential Center, opening June 19, 2026. Discover neighborhoods, restaurants, hotels, and itineraries for Chicago's South Side.

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Busy Beaver Button Museum

Chicago, IL

The world's only pinback button museum! Housed within the Busy Beaver Button Co. factory in Chicago, the Button Museum features over 25,000 historical buttons.

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