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Take a spin on the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. Grab a slice of deep dish. Snap a photo with “The Bean.” Looking for a classic Chicago experience? Explore our city’s one-of-a-kind attractions and experiences.

Chicago bucket lists and guides

Ever Chicago cuisine
Bucket list, Food & drink
Chicago fine dining restaurants
Jacks Pumpkin Pop-up
Articles, Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the fall
The ultimate Chicago bucket list
Bucket list
The ultimate Chicago bucket list
Man jumping into Lake Michigan
Articles, Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the summer
Things to do in Chicago in the winter
Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the winter
Smaller Ballet Folklorico Xochitl girls in a line at the Arts in the Dark parade
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do
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Chicago itineraries

Chicago Theatre in spring with tulips blooming
Articles, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
Things to do in Chicago in the spring
Spring break family fun in Chicago
Family, Itineraries
Spring break family fun in Chicago
Corn Cob building
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Your guide to Chicago’s iconic architecture
Friends enjoy dim sum in Chicago's Chinatown
Food & drink, Itineraries
Chicago neighborhoods for food lovers
Multiple plates of food at Spiaggia restaurant in Chicago
Itineraries
Great Chicago date night ideas
30+ kid-friendly things to do in Chicago
Family, Itineraries
30+ kid-friendly things to do in Chicago
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Top Chicago attractions

Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
Museums & art
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
MSI South Lagoon
Museums & art
Get curious at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Skydeck
Tours & attractions
Chicago’s observation decks: Skydeck and 360 CHICAGO
Sue at Field Museum
Museums & art
Explore natural history at the Field Museum
Chicago Riverwalk
Free & cheap, Parks & outdoors
Your guide to the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago water taxi parked at Navy Pier
Tours & attractions
Your guide to Navy Pier
Lincoln Park Zoo
Parks & outdoors
Chicago zoos
Shedd Aquarium Jellyfish
Museums & art
Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
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Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Shopping, Outlet Stores/Malls/Shopping Centers, Department Stores
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Museum of Contemporary Art
Dennis Watkins – The Magic Parlour
Theater & Performing Arts
Dennis Watkins – The Magic Parlour
Hoyne Ave.
Tours & Attractions, Historic Site/Architecture
Hoyne Ave.
Chicago Food & City Tours
Tours & Attractions, Food & Beverage Tours
Chicago Food & City Tours
Arts Club of Chicago
Tours & Attractions, Attractions
Arts Club of Chicago
Uptown U.S.P.S. Post Office W.P.A. Murals
Tours & Attractions, Attractions
Uptown U.S.P.S. Post Office W.P.A. Murals
Portage Park
Tours & Attractions, Beaches/Gardens/Parks
Portage Park
Culture City
Tours & Attractions, Architectural/Cultural Tours, Special Interest Tours
Culture City
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