Really interesting, although best views are from on the deck, so try to pick a dry day!
The section on the history of the city is really interesting. They have some objects that survived the Great Fire (well, survived is a relative term)
Special exhibit tickets sell out. So get there early if you really want to see something. If you are in a group, book your tickets together to ensure you get the same timeslot.
The only WWII German U-boat in the USA. To actually get on the U-boat requires an extra ticket above general admission. Absolutely fascinating.
Area containing the Field museum, the aquarium and the planetarium. Some good views of the city, especially from just outside the planetarium.
The Ferris wheel is open all year, but the other rides close in the winter. However if you buy a 5-ride ticket it is valid for a year.
At the far end of Navy Pier, but it's free and worth a look. Contains 8 windows by Tiffany.
Very pretty and apparently if you get married in it you'll never get divorced.
A great alternative to the Skydeck. Or do both - one during the day and one at night.
Buy tickets online in advance to skip the line. Can see four different states on a clear day: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin
The outside of the building is embedded with stone and masonry from other famous building around the world.
Walking Tour of Public Outdoor Art in the Loop http://www.everytrail.com/guide/walking-tour-of-public-outdoor-art-in-the-loop
Best French toast in the city. The choc-chip, banana and bacon pancakes aren't bad either. Also has a vending machine where you can get a branded pen for 25cent :)
Get the Chicago mix - cheddar and caramel - it's really good! (Several locations throughout the city.)
Whatever you do, do not put ketchup on your Chicago style hot-dog. It's a major faux-pas.
Apparently there is a mint-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough cheesecake that you've gotta try
Not the first deep pan pizza in the city, but widely considered to be the best. (Several locations throughout the city.)
According to our tour guide this place has the best steak in the city. "So tender it's like cutting into butter."
Originally a prohibition era speakeasy. Has a piano player in the evenings and cocktails are the drink of choice.
