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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Activities

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Soldier Field

Catch an event at Soldier Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Field Museum of Natural History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Field Museum of Natural History during your trip to Chicago. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Olmec Head No 8

Learn about the local history of Chicago with a stop at Olmec Head No 8. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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.