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Take to the skies and experience Chicago from an entirely new perspective on this extended helicopter tour showcasing the city’s most iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and waterfront views. The flight begins near the Chicago Fire Practice Facility before heading over Chinatown, where colorful architecture and historic streets create a striking aerial view. From there, you’ll pass McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, stretching along the lakefront and highlighting the scale of Chicago’s downtown footprint. Continuing north, you’ll fly over Northerly Island and Soldier Field, followed by the heart of the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium sit against the backdrop of Lake Michigan. Grant Park comes into view next, often called Chicago’s front yard, leading to an aerial look at Millennium Park and the unmistakable curves of The Bean.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pull into the parking lot and walk in the front door.
Itinerary
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A historic Chinese-American neighborhood on the South Side known for its pagoda-topped gate, dim sum restaurants, and the Chinatown Square shopping plaza along Wentworth Ave.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
North America's largest convention center, hosting major trade shows and conventions on the lakefront just south of downtown.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A peninsula (once an island) on Lake Michigan, now a nature park and outdoor concert venue (Huntington Bank Pavilion), just south of the Museum Campus.
Admission ticket free -
Soldier Field (Pass by)
Home of the Chicago Bears NFL team, a lakefront stadium known for its distinctive blend of a classical colonnade and a modern glass-and-steel bowl.
Admission ticket free -
Field Museum (Pass by)
One of the world's largest natural history museums, home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex fossil ever found.
Admission ticket free -
Adler Planetarium (Pass by)
America's first planetarium, offering space science exhibits and sky shows on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Admission ticket free -
Lake Michigan (Pass by)
One of the five Great Lakes, forming Chicago's eastern border and defining much of the city's identity and skyline views.
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Grant Park (Pass by)
Chicago's "front yard" is a sprawling downtown park hosting Lollapalooza, the Taste of Chicago, and other major events.
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Cloud Gate (Pass by)
Anish Kapoor's reflective stainless-steel sculpture in Millennium Park is one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The scenic roadway running along Lake Michigan's shoreline connects the city's lakefront parks, beaches, and skyline views.
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(Pass by)
A luxury hotel and residential skyscraper on the Chicago River, one of the tallest buildings in the U.S. designed by Jeanne Gang.
Admission ticket free -
Navy Pier (Pass by)
A historic pier turned entertainment destination with a Ferris wheel, restaurants, shops, and lake cruises.
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(Pass by)
The upscale stretch of North Michigan Avenue is lined with flagship stores, hotels, and skyscrapers.
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North Avenue Beach (Pass by)
A lively lakefront beach near Lincoln Park, known for its ship-shaped boathouse and volleyball courts.
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Lincoln Park (Pass by)
Chicago's largest park, stretching along the lakefront and home to the zoo, conservatory, and numerous trails.
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Lincoln Park Zoo (Pass by)
A free, historic zoo within Lincoln Park, one of the oldest zoos in the country.
Admission ticket free -
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower (Pass by)
Once the tallest building in the world, this downtown skyscraper still anchors Chicago's skyline and offers the Skydeck observation experience.
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360 Chicago Observation Deck (Pass by)
The observation deck near the top of the John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave.), offering panoramic views of the city and Lake Michigan from the 94th floor, plus TILT, an attraction that tilts visitors out over the edge of the building.
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John Hancock Center (Pass by)
A distinctive black steel skyscraper on the Magnificent Mile, instantly recognizable by its X-braced exterior trusses; once the tallest building in Chicago, it offers the 360 CHICAGO observation deck near the top with sweeping views of the lake and city.
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The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass by)
One of the oldest and largest art museums in the U.S., located in Grant Park; famous for its Impressionist collection, American Gothic, and the bronze lion statues guarding its main entrance.
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(Pass by)
A modern arena near McCormick Place on the South Side, home to DePaul University basketball and a venue for concerts and sporting events.
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Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain (Pass by)
A grand Beaux-Arts fountain in Grant Park, one of the largest in the world, known for its color-lit evening water shows in summer; modeled after a fountain at Versailles.
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Water Tower Place (Pass by)
A landmark vertical shopping mall and mixed-use tower on North Michigan Avenue, named for the historic Chicago Water Tower across the street; one of the first major urban shopping centers in the U.S., with retail, dining, and residences in a single skyscraper.
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Chicago History Museum (Pass by)
Located in Lincoln Park, this museum chronicles the city's history from its founding through the Great Chicago Fire, the World's Fairs, and beyond, with artifacts, photographs, and exhibits on Chicago's people and neighborhoods.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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