Chicago Attractions

Shedd Aquarium

One of Chicago's best known attractions the Shedd, which opened in 1930, remains the world's largest indoor aquarium. The octagonal marble building houses more than 8,000 river, lake and sea creatures. The main attraction is the Caribbean Coral Reef exhibit and other marine habitat exhibits like a recreation of the Amazon basin and a 'Seahorse Symphony'. The aquarium also features an indoor saltwater Oceanarium housing marine mammals where dolphin shows are scheduled daily.

Address: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive; E-mail: contactus@sheddaquarium.org; Website: www.sheddaquarium.org; Telephone: (312) 939 2438; Opening time: Weekdays 9am to 5pm, weekends 9am to 6pm (September to May); daily 9am to 6pm (May to September). Check website for extended hours; Admission: Various inclusive passes are available. Day pass is $17.95 (adults), $13.95 (children 3-11)