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Premier Choices Chicago's top attractions and tours giving you the ultimate Chicago experience. Choose from top museums, attractions and tours. (Pick ONE of the following choices.) |
Adler Planetarium Explore the Universe at America's First Planetarium - the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters.
Shedd Aquarium – All Access Pass Skip the Line! Dive the depths at Shedd Aquarium, the world's largest indoor aquarium with more than 20,000 animals representing 1,500 species.
Gray Line North Side Tour In 2 hours, this tour covers the famous Wrigley Building, Michigan Avenue, the renowned Water Tower Place, and the John Hancock Tower, among other landmarks. Open year round.
Gray Line South Shore Tour This 2-hour tour covers cultural gems on Chicago’s South Shore including Grant Park, Orchestra Hall, the 80-story Amoco Oil Building, and Jackson Park. Open year round.
The Field Museum (General admission, plus admission to Underground Adventure) The Field Museum is home to Sue, the world's largest, most complete, and most famous T-rex plus more than 35 other world-renowned exhibitions.
Museum of Science and Industry plus IMAX® Theater Skip the Line! Explore a real German WWII submarine, unravel the secrets of DNA, or travel to the bottom of a mineshaft in this interactive museum. PLUS Academy Award-winning IMAX technology takes you on an armchair adventure that takes your breath away and gets your pulse racing.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Visit a giant indoor LEGO® world designed for families with children aged 2 to 12.
2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Pass This fully narrated tour includes stops at Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Navy Pier, Water Tower, Rock ‘n’ Roll McDonalds, Wrigley Building, and Macy’s. Seasonal
Shoreline Sightseeing Architectural River Cruise* Enjoy a one-hour cruise on the historic Chicago River as professional guides showcase over 40 landmarks of modern American architecture. Seasonal
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Signature Choices Activities that will appeal to the whole family. Take in the culture at the Art Institue of Chicago, or see it all from the top at Sears Tower Skydeck. (Pick TWO of the following choices.) |
The Hancock Observatory Skip the Line! Experience spectacular views spanning up to 80 miles and four states from 1,000 feet over Chicago's Magnificent Mile.
Sears Tower Sky Deck You’ll see the best view and best overview of Chicago. At 1,353 feet (412 meters), the Skydeck is the highest observatory in Chicago.
The Art Institute of Chicago One of the great art museums of the world, the Art Institute of Chicago presents a collection spanning 5,000 years of artistic expression.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour The surrounding area contains the world’s largest concentration of Wright-designed structures, with 25 of his buildings in the village.
Frederick C. Robie House Designated by the American Institute of Architects among the Top Ten Buildings of the Century, the Robie House remains a cornerstone of modern functional form.
Brookfield Zoo This zoo strives to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.
Museum of Contemporary Art One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945.
Chicago Children’s Museum Experience three floors of hands-on exhibits, daily programs, and multicultural performances and workshops.
The Notebaert Nature Museum Grab your field journal and your sense of adventure on a journey to the secrets of our natural world at the Notebaert Nature Museum.
Kohl Children's Museum Kohl Children's Museum is a hands-on learning laboratory for children ages birth to 8.
Arlington Park* Skip the Line! Throughout its more than 80 years of existence, Arlington Park has prided itself on playing host to many of the sport’s greatest moments and being a leader in Thoroughbred racing. Seasonal
Chicago Architectural Foundation Walking Tours* The Chicago Architecture Foundation's ArchiCenter is the place to begin your discovery of Chicago's amazing architectural legacy; tours, exhibits, lectures and a great shop - the Archicenter is free and open every day. Seasonal
Shoreline Sightseeing Skyline Cruise* See the entire panorama of Chicago’s fabulous lakefront on a half-hour tour. Seasonal
Chicago Historical Society Walking Tours* and Museum Admission Learn more about the Chicago Historical Society's exhibitions, tours, programs and special events at the hub of Chicago. Walking Tours Seasonal
Navy Pier Attractions: Enjoy all 5 of the following fantastic rides and it only counts as ONE Signature Choice.
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel* Take a ride on Navy Pier's most visible attraction, the 150-foot-high Ferris wheel. The Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, presented by McDonald's, is year round fun for kids of all ages. Seasonal
Navy Pier Adventure Golf* Challenge yourself on the new turf as Pier Park prepares the greens for another great season. Seasonal
Navy Pier Light House* This attraction takes riders slowly up to the top and then bounces gently downward. Seasonal
Navy Pier Wave Swinger Ride* Swing around Pier Park on the "Wave Swinger" thrill ride, towering nearly forty feet over a pond of water. Seasonal
Navy Pier Carousel* Located near the Ferris wheel in Navy Pier Park is the Pier's exclusively designed musical carousel. This whimsical work of art recreates the Pier's golden age of the 1920s when a similar attraction delighted another generation of visitors. Seasonal
*Seasonal attraction.
Here is How it Works...
- Choose the 3 attractions that fits your vacation needs.
- Present your pass at your choices of Premier and Signature attractions. Choose 2 Signature and 1 Premier Attractions (see the chart below).
- That's all there is to it! Have FUN!
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Your first attraction visit must occur within one (1) year following the calendar year in which your card is purchased. For example: cards purchased in 2008 will expire on December 31, 2009. Once you activate your Explorer Pass by visiting your first attraction or picking up your trolley pass, you have thirty (30) days to visit your remaining attractions.
