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Don’t leave without checking out these top sights.

Take a boat cruise through the heart of the city, see your reflection in “The Bean,” and step outside one of the world’s tallest buildings.

We’ve rounded up some of the city’s must-see sights, iconic attractions, and top tours to add to your Chicago itinerary.

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Must-see Chicago attractions

Maximo in Stanley Hall at the Field Museum

Field Museum

Museum Campus

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Millennium Park

Loop

The Obama Presidential Center

Obama Presidential Center

Hyde Park

Interior of Preston Bradley Hall in the Chicago Cultural Center; November 2024

Chicago Cultural Center

Loop

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Shedd Aquarium

Museum Campus

Skydeck Chicago

Loop

Navy Pier

Streeterville

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360 CHICAGO

The Magnificent Mile

Choose Chicago Hyde Park Exploration

Museum of Science and Industry

Hyde Park

Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park

Pullman National Historic Park

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman

Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood

Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House

Hyde Park

Flyover Chicago

Navy Pier

DuSable Black History Museum

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Washington Park

Kids playing in Maggie Daley Park

Maggie Daley Park

Loop

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

Loop

The 606

Bucktown

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium

Museum Campus

National Museum of Mexican Art

National Museum of Mexican Art

Pilsen

WNDR Light Floor by WNDR Studios x BrightLogic_Photo Credit Kirsten Miccoli

WNDR Museum

West Loop

Broadway In Chicago

Loop

2. Exterior of The Hand & The Eye. Photo by Matthew Reeves, Courtesy of The Hand & The Eye

The Hand & The Eye

The Magnificent Mile

Ping Tom Park Chicago, photo by Alejandro Reyes (1)

Ping Tom Memorial Park

Chinatown

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Architecture tours: Learn the stories behind our iconic skyline by foot, bus, or boat.
Boat tours: Cruise the lake, river, or both with these unique waterfront tours of the city.
Kayak tours: Get your heart pumping while enjoying up-close views of iconic Chicago sights.
Food tours: Take a bite out of Chicago’s acclaimed dining scene with these guided foodie tours.
Themed tours: Discover unique tours that cover haunted sites, hidden gems, historic stadiums, and more.

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National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts

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Free museums in Chicago

Three different, white boats are docked at the Chicago Riverwalk with large buildings in the background.

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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago's First Lady

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Your guide to Chicago lake and river boat tours

The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago

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The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago

The Skydeck

Tours & attractions

Chicago’s observation decks: Skydeck and 360 CHICAGO

Chicago water taxi parked at Navy Pier

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Your guide to Navy Pier

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Things to do in downtown Chicago

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Things to do in downtown Chicago

The Obama Presidential Center

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A visitor’s guide to the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

The Legacy Walk

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How to spend 24 hours in Chicago’s Northalsted (Boystown) neighborhood

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Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago

Jul14

American Writers Museum

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence

American Writers Museum

Jul14

Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem

Chicago Architecture Center

Jul14

This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof

Tours & Attractions

This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover

Jul14

Chicago Climate Week 2026

Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Climate Week 2026

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Jul15

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago

Jul15

American Writers Museum

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence

American Writers Museum

Jul15

Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem

Chicago Architecture Center

Jul15

This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof

Tours & Attractions

This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover

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