things to do in Northbrook, IL

Hire a seasoned Lake Michigan captain with 40+ years of experience

Bike Chicago’s lakefront parks and skyline highlights with a guide

Private cruising for relaxed gatherings and celebrations

Spread out with a spacious cockpit and two private staterooms

Explore playful ice cream installations with unlimited sweet treats

Celebrate with inflatable play and let staff handle the cleanup

Build, race and explore a LEGO-sized Chicago with your family

Explore Art Institute masterpieces with a private art historian

Challenge your senses with hands-on illusions and visual tricks

Float through Chicago’s skyline on a festive fall hayride

Walk Chicago’s Pedway and spot hidden details in the Loop

Bike Chicago’s North Side neighborhoods and lakefront in 3 hours

Hire a captain for 3–4 hours, with flexible languages and a safety-first focus

Rent a bike by Chicago’s Lakefront Trail with maps, helmet, lock, and easy access near Navy Pier

Cruise on a 46 ft Sea Ray Express with up to 13 guests

Set out for a day of pontoon cruising

Get hands-on with slime and take home your own custom creation

Relax together with a flybridge lounge, wide walkways, and onboard music

Sail Lake Michigan for Chicago skyline views and Navy Pier fireworks

See major works with an art historian guide in a small group

Discover the stories behind Chicago's 1890–1930 architecture

Rent a bike for 24 hours near the Lakefront Trail and Navy Pier

Cruise Chicago by private boat on a 50 ft Sea Ray Sundancer, up to 13 guests

Walk the Loop to see Chicago’s hidden interior architecture