Chicago Athletic Association, part of Hyatt

This park celebrates families as well as the turn of the 21st century The 21st century dawned four years late in Chicago. But when Millennium Park finally opened in 2004, residents quickly forgave the late arrival and cost overruns. The park is a monument to the City of Big Shoulders, a testament to its architectural heritage and a great place for families to play.

Great way to see MANY sites around Chicago, and lots of variations to make it shorter or longer as time allows. Definitely take the time to learn about all of the different sites. Great for runners and walkers.

A family and pet-friendly paved route with great displays of downtown Chicago and its architecture. Plenty of restaurants and fun along the way. Accessibility: There are no designated accessible spaces at the east end of the trail. However, there are designated accessible spaces with striped access aisles in the parking lot off of East Wacker. The trail can be accessed using a sidewalk to the north of the parking lot. It has been marked with a waypoint. The trail surface is pavement (with...

Navy Pier has been through a lot since it opened in 1916 as an entertainment venue and Great Lakes cargo facility. During its life, the pier has housed soldiers, the Red Cross and civil defense units, served as a Naval training center and provided a home for the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois. Today it is the Midwest's premier tourist destination. Built as Municipal Pier #2, Navy Pier was a part of the visionary Plan for Chicago developed by Daniel Burnham in the early part of...