There is so much to see and do in Chicago, that it's nearly impossible to cover it all, but fortunately, you don't actually have to go to Chicago to experience all that this wonderful city has to offer. There are plenty of websites that are dedicated to showcasing the many attractions of the Windy City. From major Chicago hot spotssuch as Wrigley Field and Buckingham Fountain, to the ever-changing Chicago weather, our list of Virtual Chicago Tours covers it all. And the best part is that you don't even need to leave your chair!
Chicago Art Institute
JenChicago
Check out Chicago-related videos of all types. Jen's style is light and fun as she examines a wide range of topics about the local scene, from travel, to events, to the many top Chicago restaurants. It's all there on JenChicago.com
Carpe Diem Adventures - Chicago Videos
Carpe Diem Adventures has a variety of different virtual tours that explore Chicago destinations, attractions, restaurants, shopping, neighborhoods and more. The website also covers several other locations, including Wisconsin and Colorado.
Chicago Loop Alliance Maps & Audio Tours
Loop The Loop - Discover Downtown Chicago via Audio & Walking Tours
The Chicago Loop Alliance promotes the Loop as a dynamic, mixed-use district comprised of theater, retail, new residences, the largest college population in the state of Illinois, and some of the world's most recognizable architecture and renowned cultural institutions. The audio tours linked below can be downloaded and played on iPods and mp3 players. The maps are in pdf format for accurate viewing and printing.
Millennium Park Chicago
Chicago Photo Shop - Online Gallery:773-510-6323 * jlewis@chicagophotoshop.com
This Chicago photography website has been around since 2005, and features beautiful shots from all over Chicago. There are a number of stunning pictures of popular Chicago attractions such as Buckingham Fountain, the Chicago Tall Ships, and Wrigley Field, as well as breathtaking pictures of Chicago's famous skyline.
Graveyards.com
Take aspook-tacular virtual tour through these graveyards, and explore Chicago from a different point of view.Originally called Graveyards of Chicago, the website has now expanded to include virtual tours of graveyards from all over the world. There are hundreds of national and international virtual graveyard tours, including more than 50 cemeteries in Chicago. There is even a tour of the famous Graceland Cemetery.
LISC/Chicago Community Showcase Tours
Hosted by the City of Chicago, the Chicago Community Showcase Tours cover five Chicago neighborhoods – Albany Park, Auburn Gresham, Pilsen, Quad Communities and South Chicago. As one of their community development initiatives, these audio slide shows (available on the Explore Chicago YouTube channel) connect visitors with historical, cultural and economic gems in each of these diverse neighborhoods. These videos are a great way to explore all that Chicago has to offer from the comfort of your home.
Ford Center Chicago
WGN Live Sky Cam Views of Chicago
See WGN-TV's time lapse images of Chicago with views of the city that update automatically every 5 minutes. The station has more than 25 different web cams that are placed all over the city and surrounding area and capture the ever-changing weather conditions in Chicago.
MyFox Chicago Web Camera
MyFox has a number of different web cams that capture the happenings around Chicago. There is even a live feed from the top of Willis Tower.
Wrigley Field Web Camera
For baseball lovers, this web cam is sure to be a hit. Simply click on the link, and you will instantly be able to watch live footage of one of the most famous baseball stadiums in America! Watch as the crowds line up for tickets, or stream out of the stadium after an exciting game. No matter when you watch, there's always something going on on the Wrigley Field Web Cam.
EarthCam
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Located at the top of the Field Museum, this web cam captures views of many of Chicago's top attractions, including Museum Campus, Lake Michigan, and the famed Chicago skyline.
Illinois Web Camera Directory
This website has a comprehensive list of web cams that are located throughout the state of Illinois. There are several cameras located in Chicago, including one on the Lake Shore University campus.
For more virtual tours of Chicago, check out our list of interactive videos, motion photos, panoramas, and photo slide show galleries.
