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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

Tourists stand inside of the SkyDeck Chicago and look at out the vast city skyline.
Bucket list

First-time visitor’s guide to Chicago

Chicago cubs
Bucket list, Sports & recreation

Sports fan’s guide to Chicago

Friends cheers at Shore Club
Articles, Bucket list

Things to do in Chicago in the summer

Admiring art at EXPO CHICAGO
Articles, Bucket list, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors

Things to do in Chicago in the spring

Things to do in Chicago in the winter
Bucket list

Things to do in Chicago in the winter

Jacks Pumpkin Pop-up
Articles, Bucket list

Things to do in Chicago in the fall

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Top Chicago attractions

Art Institute of Chicago
Museums & art

Admire masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago

Visitors gather around Cloud Gate, known as “The Bean,” in Millennium Park. An iconic Chicago landmark perfect for group experiences.
Parks & outdoors

Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park

At the center of Science Storms – an exhibit that explores nature’s most powerful and compelling phenomena – is a 40-foot vortex of swirling air and vapor guests can study and manipulate.
Museums & art

Get curious at the Griffin 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 in Chicago

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
Museums & art

Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium

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Chicago itineraries

Chicago observatory
Articles, Itineraries

24 hours in downtown Chicago

Admiring art at EXPO CHICAGO
Articles, Bucket list, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors

Things to do in Chicago in the spring

Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood
Family, Itineraries

Top Chicago must-dos with teens or tweens

Wild Ree Shark Habitat at Shedd Aquarium
Family, Itineraries

30+ kid-friendly things to do in Chicago

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

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Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Martin A Ryerson House
Tours & Attractions, Historic Site/Architecture

Martin A Ryerson House

Chicago Military Academy (8th Regiment Armory)
Tours & Attractions, Historic Site/Architecture

Chicago Military Academy (8th Regiment Armory)

Elks Veterans Memorial Building
Tours & Attractions, Historic Site/Architecture

Elks Veterans Memorial Building

Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Tours & Attractions, Zoos

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Logan Square Tattoo
Shopping, Spas/Salons

Logan Square Tattoo

James R. Thompson Center
Tours & Attractions, Historic Site/Architecture

James R. Thompson Center

Red Clay Dance Company
Theater & Performing Arts

Red Clay Dance Company

Daley Civic Center
Tours & Attractions, Public Art

Daley Civic Center

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago

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