Burnham Park

I thought Wood Ducks were the most amazingly colorful and photogenic ducks until I spotted this incredible bird on the lakefront. What a handsome beautiful duck.

Today was an amazing experience. We found a male mandarin duck just after sunrise on the lakefront with a group of mallards and mergansers. This was the most stunning duck I have ever seen in my life. What it was doing in Chicago and how it got here is a total mystery.

A male mandarin duck in the harbor at 31st street. What an amazing treat. This is a duck from Asia that has no business here in Chicago Illinois.

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Soldier Field

Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

Field Museum of Natural History

A great destination for all the family, home to over 2 million artefacts on archaeology, history and science, from dinosaur bones to Egyptian mummies.

Olmec Head No 8

Gifted by the government of Veracruz, Mexico, this colossal stone replica greets and educates visitors to the Field Museum of Natural History.

Shedd Aquarium

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Shedd Aquarium during your visit to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.

Northerly Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Northerly Island during your travels in Chicago. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Glessner House Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Glessner House Museum during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.

Top Burnham Park Hotel Deals

Congress Plaza Hotel

520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL

Hilton Chicago

720 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

500 South Dearborn Street Chicago IL

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

59 E. 11th Street Chicago IL

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

55 E 11th Street Chicago IL

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

17 E Monroe St Chicago IL

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

1100 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

71 E Wacker Dr Chicago IL

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

636 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL

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