T is for Tourist Sites and Landmarks

Illinois is a great place to visit.

Learn more about tourist sites and landmarks in Illinois by clicking on the links below or by completing our online activities.

• John Hancock Observatory: This is a great tourist location. You can see Chicago from an open-air skywalk that is 1,000 feet above Michigan Avenue. You can also look through new telescopes that actually tell you what you are looking at. You can even learn about Chicago history at the Hancock Obervatory.
• Navy Pier:  Navy Pier is a world class landmark. It has been restored and expanded as a year-round tourist attraction. Navy Pier is home to The Children's Museum, a carosel, a ferris wheel, and much more. Get a description of Navy Pier at this site.
• Buckingham Fountain:  Buckingham Fountain, among the world's largest, is one of Chicago's most familiar and endearing landmarks. At the time of its dedication in the spring of 1927, it ranked as the world's largest decorative fountain. Kids can play with the lights of  Buckingham Fountain.
• Grant Park: Grant Park is a beautiful park located on Lake Michigan. It is home to museums, festivals and outdoor entertainment.
• Chicago Botanical Gardens: Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden, the second most visited botanic garden in the United States, with 23 spectacular gardens on 385 acres. Owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the Garden is a place of ever-changing natural beauty that you can stroll through daily.
• Must See Sights and Sounds: This Chicago Park District site has information about Chicago.
• Places of Interest: This site was made by third grade students at Central School in Wilmette, Illinois. It contains information places of interest in Chicago.
• Illinois State Park and Other Natural Areas: This site has an interactive map. As you roll the mouse over the different regions in Illinois, a text box appears describing that region. You can also click on the region to learn more information about specific parks and natural areas.
• Illinois Historic Preservation Agency: This site has links to historic sites and memorials.