Take a Walk in the Park
MILLENNIUM PARK
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html

Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you'll find a new kind of town square... a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.

Visit a Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
(312) 443-3600 | http://www.artic.edu/visit

As one of the country's largest art museums, the Art Institute of Chicago is a must-see for people of all ages. From their world-renowned French Impressionist collection to American art favorites like Grant Wood's American Gothic and from ancient treasures from across the globe to modern masterpieces by Dalí, Matisse, and Picasso, the museum has something for everyone... art experts and new museum-goers alike.

Float Down a River
Architecture Foundation River Cruise
(312) 922-8687 | http://www.architecture.org/rivercruise

The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady is a must for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. CAF certified volunteer tour guides, called "docents", interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River, revealing how the city grew from a small back-country outpost into one of the world's most important crossroads in less than 100 years.