Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Illinois (Updated 2026)

Discover the amazing history and architecture of Chicago with expert tour guide Dave Lineal. Walk among gigantic towers of downtown and learn how Chicago became...
$33

There’s nothing more magical than downtown Chicago during the holidays. Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours—internationally recognized for quality—presents the Holiday Hike, a 3-hour guided...
$85

Looking for a unique Chicago tour? Glide into the city’s dark past with our unique Segway tour, where ghosts, gangsters, and true crime come to...
$75

This guided tour is the ideal way to begin exploring the roots of the author's life and work. It is here that Ernest Hemingway was...
$20

Often imitated but never matched, this 3 hour ghost bus tour with stops remains the "Best of Chicago" since its founding 23 years ago by...
$59

No visit to Navy Pier is complete without a ride on the Centennial Wheel, Navy Pier's iconic, 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, promising unparalleled views of Lake...
$24

Why stress about finding a taxi at Chicago's busy airports when you can book a private car in advance? Ensure a smooth ride from Chicago...
$90

#1 Rated Car Service In Chicago Area based on 400 + combined reviews on Key West Private Charters, Google and Yelp. We carry newer model...
$133

- Chicago's Highest Rated Limo And Car Service - 16 Years in the limousine business - Proven track of exceptional customer service - Professional, Safe,...
$175

Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how...
$35

Chicago Lakefront Electric Bike Tour
This tour takes you along the Lakefront bike path. Which you'll be able to experience the beautiful nature that surrounds the city skyscrapers. You will...
$69

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Ruby who comes from a family that is all about communal eating...
$84

Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty,...
$45

Why stress waiting for unreliable taxis or bus transfers to Chicago's busy airport? Ensure peace of mind with a private transfer from your downtown Chicago...
$90

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and...
$34

Chicago Loop Walking Tour
The Loop is the heartbeat of downtown Chicago! It is filled with great architecture, drop-dead gorgeous interiors and fantastic works of art from famous artists....
$60

This isn’t just a ghost tour, it’s a story-driven walk through one of Chicago’s most haunted landscapes, where real history and local legend collide. Unlike...
$30

I am the only person in the US, and possibly the world, that offers this experience. It is both a demonstration and an interactive opportunity...
$85

Enjoy admission to more than 30 of Chicago's most popular attractions with Go City's All-Inclusive Pass. Go City lets you create your own itinerary and...
$149

Explore the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright on a private, fully personalized tour in Chicago, home to the world’s largest collection of his buildings....
$77

Set sail for an unforgettable evening aboard the River Star or Island Time, where the drinks are flowing and the views are unmatched. Enjoy a...
$42

