See Chriskindlemarket, the largest Christmas market in the USA attracting more than 1.3 million visitors from around the world. Its organized by the local German American Chamber of Commerce.  Relax and explore Navy Pier a unique collection of restaurants and shops in -- in a setting like no other.   Enjoy a seafood dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp company.

        Ride to the top of the Sears Tower for  views of the city from 1,300 feet in the air.  See the building that chewing gum made — the Wrigley Building and the Tribune Tower covered with rocks from everywhere — including the moon.  Drive down the Magnificent Mile to see the Christmas lights. Stop in Millennium Park to snap photos and marvel at the modern architecture - including the  polished "jelly bean" and fountain in the photo.

     The Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. This is one of Chicago's don't-miss attractions. The term "zoological gardens" truly fits here.  One of the oldest zoos in America is also one of its finest. Lincoln Park Zoo has had remarkable success breeding gorillas and chimpanzees, and watching these ape families interact can be mesmerizing (and touching). Other exhibits worth a visit are the Small Mammal-Reptile House, which features a glass-enclosed walk-through ecosystem simulating river, savanna, and forest habitats, and the popular Sea Lion Pool, in the center of the zoo, which is home to harbor seals, gray seals, and California sea lions.  The zoo also hosts a Christmas light display.

Of course there will be a little time for Christmas Shopping, but not too much, because there are so many things to do and see in Chicago!