Head to the Windy City and enjoy its many world-class museums, historic theaters, and unique attractions. Save time to savor one of Chicago's delicious restaurants or catch a professional sporting event.

Begin your visit at the Museum Campus, a lakefront park that connects The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. Then head for Navy Pier, offering attractions that include the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Children's Museum, an IMAX Theater and a sky-high Ferris wheel. You can also hop on a sightseeing or dining cruise aboard one of the ships docked at Navy Pier. For dinner, sample Chicago's famed deep-dish pizza at Giordano's. Afterwards, see a play in the Loop Theater District, where you'll find Broadway in Chicago shows such as Wicked and Jersey Boys at historic theaters.

Get a panoramic view of Chicago from the Sears Tower Skydeck, located atop North America's tallest building, or the 94th-floor Hancock Observatory. Next stop is The Art Institute, one of the world's leading art museums. Nearby is Millennium Park, Chicago's fabulous new showplace for the arts. Head for Lincoln Park and The Notebaert Nature Museum or the Chicago History Museum Or visit the free Lincoln Park Zoo and its noted Regenstein Center for African Apes. Have dinner at Ed Debevic's, a 1950s-style diner known for its wisecracking singing and dancing wait staff.

Explore the Museum of Science and Industry, with more than 800 exhibits that include the popular U-505 Submarine. Then see Chicago's skyline via boat on Chicago's First Lady with a guide from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Next, visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, showcasing cutting-edge works by thought-provoking artists. Or, depending on the season, catch Chicago Cubs or White Sox baseball, join in the fun of Chicago Fire soccer match, a Chicago Bears football game, cheer on the Chicago Bulls basketball team or watch Chicago Blackhawks hockey action.