Things to do over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend in Illinois (Updated 2026)

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and...
$36

Beat the crowds with an expert art historian guide on this exclusive early morning tour. Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum...
$71

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Springfield. Throughout this...
$15

If you want culture, history, food, cinema and film and a heavy dose of all things Chicago this is your tour! Get ready to EAT....
$130

Get acquainted with Chicago’s most iconic landmarks on this riotous guided Chicago bicycle tour! Join the expert guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city...
$59

We are the original, top-rated Gangsters and Ghosts tour! Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South...
$38

Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour
This tour is just a short walk through great Chicago neighborhoods starting near Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile, and then heading into the Gold...
$69

The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2.5 hour...
$84

Explore downtown Chicago through the lens of film and television on this guided walking tour featuring iconic filming locations from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The...
$44

The Sloomooverse combines delicious scents (birthday cake, fresh berries, cotton candy), sounds that energize as well as soothe, an invigorating palette, and a feast of...
$56

Discover Pilsen, one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its colorful street art, rich Mexican heritage, historic architecture, and thriving local culture. This locally...
$35

Fireworks Cruise Aboard Island Time – See the Sparks Fly the Island Party Way! Experience Chicago’s dazzling fireworks like never before—from the deck of our...
$54

We invite you to step inside the city’s most exclusive, jaw-dropping architectural treasures. Led by an expert local storyteller, you’ll discover breathtaking hidden spaces, from...
$35

Lakefront Segway Tour in Chicago
Segways are amazingly fun, and Chicago's lakefront, parks, and skyline are absolutely gorgeous! Add our smart, entertaining tour guides to the mix, and you have...
$70

Take a detour off the beaten path, and explore the flavors of Chicago’s delicious West Side with Bobbys's Bike Hike & Food Tours, America's longest...
$99

On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city. You'll experience all...
$160

The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2.5 hour...
$84

You will learn how to make (and get to eat) an authentic Deep Dish pizza, all at the Birthplace of Deep Dish pizza - Pizzeria...
$59

Unleash your creativity at the Glow Workshop, a unique art experience where vibrant neon paints glow under blacklight. Guided by talented street art instructors, you’ll...
$40

Let our expert local guides share their passion with you for The Art Institute of Chicago on this private 2 hour tour. As you traverse...
$80

Kayak under towering saint peters sandstone bluffs, see Bald Eagles, great american white pelicans, lotus flowers and more...
$67

