Things to do on New Year's Eve in Illinois (Updated 2026)

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A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour

Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking …More

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Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

The MCA Chicago is one of the nation’s largest multidisciplinary museums devoted to the art of our time with an international reputation for presenting ground-breaking …More

The MCA Chicago is one of the nation’s largest multidisciplinary museums devoted to the art of our time with an international reputation for presenting ground-breaking...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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Yucatan Delights by a Michelin Star-Trained Chef in Chicago

Each dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients and a focus on traditional cooking techniques, resulting in a dining experience that is both authentic and …More

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Each dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients and a focus on traditional cooking techniques, resulting in a dining experience that is both authentic and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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2 Hour Chicago Landmarks & Lakefront E-Bike Tour

Discover the unique flavor of our Absolutely Chicago E-Bike Tour. Experience the city's rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views as you pedal along on …More

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Discover the unique flavor of our Absolutely Chicago E-Bike Tour. Experience the city's rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views as you pedal along on...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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The Deep Pockets Of Graceland Cemetery Walking Tour

Dive into this captivating journey through the hallowed grounds of Chicago’s Graceland Cemetery. As we stroll amidst the stunning and serene beauty of historic resting …More

Dive into this captivating journey through the hallowed grounds of Chicago’s Graceland Cemetery. As we stroll amidst the stunning and serene beauty of historic resting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago Full-Day Walking Food Tour with Free Bike or Kayak Rental

Get ready for the most complete adventure the city has to offer—an immersive Full Day Chicago Food Tour and Walking Tour that blends Chicago’s legendary …More

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Get ready for the most complete adventure the city has to offer—an immersive Full Day Chicago Food Tour and Walking Tour that blends Chicago’s legendary...

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Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once …More

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Artisan Italian Pasta Class in Chicago (Includes 3-Course Meal)

Discover authentic Italian cooking in Chicago during this pasta-making class hosted through Cozymeal. Limited to just 8 guests, this immersive workshop showcases the art of …More

Discover authentic Italian cooking in Chicago during this pasta-making class hosted through Cozymeal. Limited to just 8 guests, this immersive workshop showcases the art of...

2 hours 30 minutes
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Private Chicago City Minibus Tour

Don’t miss Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning private sightseeing tour of the city. Travel through Chicago with an expert guide on …More

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Don’t miss Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning private sightseeing tour of the city. Travel through Chicago with an expert guide on...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic …More

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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Welcome to Chicago: Private Half-Day Tour with 360 Observation Deck

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock …More

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens …More

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Chicago

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

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⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This …More

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago Walking Tour of Highlights with Free Bike or Kayak Rental

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone eager to discover the city’s most iconic Top Attractions and Highlights on a guided Chicago Walking …More

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone eager to discover the city’s most iconic Top Attractions and Highlights on a guided Chicago Walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+

Sipping Our Way Through History Visit some of the best cocktail bars and tavern that line the streets of Galena. Galena once boasted over 60 …More

Sipping Our Way Through History Visit some of the best cocktail bars and tavern that line the streets of Galena. Galena once boasted over 60...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$71
Chicago Architecture River Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture …More

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt

Chicago's original Millionaire's Row, meet the ghosts of the Gilded Age. Marshall Field, George Pullman, Philip Armour, and many more used to live in this …More

Chicago's original Millionaire's Row, meet the ghosts of the Gilded Age. Marshall Field, George Pullman, Philip Armour, and many more used to live in this...

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Round Trip Private Transfer ORD Airport to Chicago City Oak Brook

Reliable and convenient transportation to and from the Pickup location. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth journey, providing a stress-free experience for travelers. On-time pickups …More

Reliable and convenient transportation to and from the Pickup location. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth journey, providing a stress-free experience for travelers. On-time pickups...

20 to 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Outdoor Escape Room in Chicago - Fulton Market

An immersive clue-solving adventure around the trendy arts neighborhood Fulton Market. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll …More

An immersive clue-solving adventure around the trendy arts neighborhood Fulton Market. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll...

2 hours
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$75
Chicago Seasonal Stroll Walking Tour of Holiday Attractions

There’s nothing more magical than Christmas in Chicago, & this 2hr guided Chicago Walking Tour takes you straight into the heart of it. Journey through …More

There’s nothing more magical than Christmas in Chicago, & this 2hr guided Chicago Walking Tour takes you straight into the heart of it. Journey through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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