Fun Group Activities in Chicago

John G. Shedd Aquarium

• The Shedd Aquarium offers discounts for groups of 15 or more. This aquarium is the world's largest indoor aquarium and has more than 8,000 aquatic animals. At scheduled times, divers hand-feed eels, sharks and sea turtles. Some of the aquatic animals that guests will see include southern stingrays, angelfish, bonnet head sharks, whales and snakes. Dining options at the aquarium include the Bubble Net Food Court and Mrs. Field's Cookie House. These places offer pizza, burgers, sandwiches and cookies. The Sounding Restaurant is also on site, and guests have full-table service with the choice of wine and cocktails. A gift shop is also on site and features jewelry, home decor and souvenirs.

  John G. Shedd Aquarium
  1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
  Chicago, IL 60605
  312-939-2438
  sheddaquarium.org

Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze

• The Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze is on Chicago's Navy Pier. The maze is fun for adults, children and large groups. Discount rates are available for groups of 10 or more. The maze is 4,000 square feet and features a rainbow tunnel, elevator drop, mirror maze, big squeeze, blaze maze, a spinning light tunnel, psychedelic mine shaft and the lights over Chicago. The attraction uses many strobe lights and is not recommended for children under the age of 5. Groups also have the option to add a maze challenge, scavenger hunt and goody bags.

  Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
  600 E. Grand Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  888-893-7300
  amazingchicago.com

Entertainment Cruises

• Entertainment Cruises offer groups of 20 or more a fun experience aboard any of its four boats. The boats include the Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue and Seadog. The Odyssey has more of an elegant atmosphere, with fine dining and a jazz band. The Spirit of Chicago is vibrant with buffets and festive entertainment. Mystic Blue offers a hip laid-back atmosphere and is an all-inclusive boat. The Seadog is a speedboat excursion that is exciting and informative. Each boat except the Seadog offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The boats take guests from the lakefront along the river and offer views of the Chicago skyline. These boat tours can last approximately 30 minutes to five hours.

  Entertainment Cruises
  600 E. Grand Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  312-321-1241
  spiritcruises.com