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Tours & day trips
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Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d+
8.6 out of 10 with 543 reviews
8.6/10
543 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 826 reviews
9.8/10
826 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.4/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 263 reviews
10/10
263 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
8.6 out of 10 with 741 reviews
8.6/10
741 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket
8.4 out of 10 with 27 reviews
8.4/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.6/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Riverboat Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket
7.8 out of 10 with 86 reviews
7.8/10
86 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Architectural River Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Sip Happens: Chicago Loop Prohibition Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chamarel 7 Colours and Waterfalls - Exclusive South West Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.8/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Chinatown: Dragon Kings Puzzle Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour and 18 minutes
1h 18m
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
7/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Mauritius Guided South Tour (Private)
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.8/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Honeymooners Private South Guided Tour Mauritius
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Private Full Day Tour in Mauritius
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Scenic South Tour with Lunch, Vanilla Plantation & Rhum Tasting
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Audio Road Trip Route 66
Activity duration is 6 days
6d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Mauritius South Adventure Crocodile Park Rhum Tasting and Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
9.4 out of 10 with 806 reviews
9.4/10
806 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 496 reviews
9.2/10
496 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Skydeck Chicago
Activity duration is 30 days
30d
8.4 out of 10 with 476 reviews
8.4/10
476 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
9.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
9/10
35 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Color Factory Chicago Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)
Activity duration is 50 minutes
50m
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
7.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
7/10
8 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
Sloomoo Institute Chicago Admission: Make Your Own Slime
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago White Sox Baseball Game at Guaranteed Rate Field
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Romantic Chicago Date Night: A Creative Art Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 50 minutes
1h 50m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Shooting and Spinning DIY Painting Class in Chicago
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago BYOT Screen Printing Workshop: Make Your Own Art Tee
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Neon Paint Therapy Experience
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Create A Custom Fragrance at Chicago’s Original Perfumery
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Art Boom 3 in 1 : Adults-Only Private Art Experience in Chicago
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
DIY Cocktail Candle and Wine Bottle Cutting Class in Chicago
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shooting and Spinning Private Art Experience
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Artisan Italian Pasta Class in Chicago (Includes 3-Course Meal)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruises & boat tours
See all 11 activitiesChicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Riverboat Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises Chicago: River Premier Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8/10
4 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
9.6 out of 10 with 84 reviews
9.6/10
84 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Mimosa n' Bloody Mary Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Summer Fireworks Cruise with 3D Glasses and Music
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.4/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lincoln Park Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Ghosts and Gangsters Night Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Sunset Kayak Tour on the Chicago River
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Bus Chicago Essential & Shoreline Architecture Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
4.0 out of 10 with 1 review
4/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Historical Lake and River Fireboat Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Riverside
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside worth visiting?
Riverside offers an interesting mix of local charm, culture and attractions. Whether you're into history, the outdoors or regional cuisine, there's a lot here to enjoy.
How do I spend a day in Riverside?
After you've visited top attractions like Brookfield Zoo and Galloping Ghost, spend the rest of your day discovering Riverside's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Riverside?
Don't leave without exploring Brookfield Zoo, rated the top tourist attraction in Riverside.
Is three days enough to stay in Riverside?
Three days in Riverside is enough to enjoy the city's leading attractions. Many travelers spend two days on average. Brookfield Zoo, Galloping Ghost and Madison Street Theatre are highly rated sights. Like to discover more? Stick around a while longer to explore nearby hotspots like Chicago.
Is Riverside a walkable city?
It all comes down to what you plan to see and do in Riverside. Several key attractions, such as Brookfield Zoo and Galloping Ghost, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Riverside's best neighborhoods, North Riverside is 0.97 kilometers away from downtown, while Stickney is 3 kilometers away from the city center and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Riverside with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all the family, have a look at these fantastic ideas for what to do in Riverside with kids.
What to do in Riverside for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Riverside, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Round off your day with a visit to Credit Union 1 Arena or Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleums.
Are there free things to do in Riverside?
From visiting parks to strolling around vibrant neighborhoods, it's easy to discover free things to do in Riverside. If you need inspiration, get some tips from a local tour guide. Galloping Ghost is a top spot for anyone looking to save on their travel adventures.
