From Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Best Nearby Aquariums (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Chicago, IL John G. Shedd Aquarium (Attractions & Activities - Aquariums) 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago  IL  60605 • 312-939-2438 Distance: ~1.40 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: MUSEUM CAMPUS. This aquarium, the largest of its kind, houses both saltwater and freshwater exhibits, along with the Caribbean Coral Reef. When you go, you'll want to see the Oceanarium, which showcases marine mammals from the Pacific Northwest and includes sea otters and beluga whales. A colony of penguins in a naturalistic Falkland Islands environment is also a highlight. Other exhibits include an Amazon riverbank display that focuses on sloths, iguanas, and piranhas. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.