Best Things To Do in Chicago, Illinois

Tourist Attractions in Chicago

Here is the list of things to do in Chicago and tourist attractions in city.

1. The Art Institute Of Chicago

   4.8 (9250 Votes)
   

   Art Museum, Cafe, Restaurant, Leisure

   The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the largest and oldest museums in USA, founded in 1879, . The museum is visited by approximately 1.5 million visitors every year. It has 11 curatorial departments and features 300,000 artworks. A Beaux-Art triumph, the building was built in 1893 and over a century, has gathered some priceless collections. You can explore African and Indian art, Americ... Read more

2. Millennium Park

   

   Park, Landmark, Bridge, Walking Area

   Any Chicagoan will tell you; this is the city’s favorite haunt. It’s become famous for it’s beautiful, landscaped natural art, art exhibits and just general awesomeness. There’s an uber modern concert pavilion (The Pritzker), the kid-favorite Crown Fountain; the mercury-inspired Cloud Gate is always visually fascinating. Those looking to crossover from the Millenium Park... Read more

3. Willis Tower

   4.5 (9293 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Tower, Observation Deck

   Willis Tower (formerly named and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower) is no longer the tallest building in the world, still the Tower remains an important destination. It’s main attraction is it’s observatory deck, which looks out around for about fifty miles. The best part of the sky deck is the glass balcony, a ledge that extends out of the building, allowing you the surreal... Read more

4. Michigan Avenue

   

   Museum, Cafe, Pubs, Restaurant

   A major street going north-south, the Michigan Avenue in Chicago can be called as the economic, cultural and social hub of the city. The famous (with shopaholics) Magnificent Mile along with the bustling North Michigan Avenue are part of the Michigan Avenue. Along the avenue, you will find many commercial offices, restaurants, museums, cafes, pubs, boutiques, shops, department stores and archi... Read more

5. Museum Of Science And Industry

   4.7 (4439 Votes)
   

   Science Museum, Specialty Museum

   In the Beautiful Palace of Fine Arts building, three floors are dedicated to the man’s discovery and exploration of the natural world. The 800 exhibits are incredible, and include some of humanity’s crowning scientific achievements; the Zephr train that broke the land speed record in the 1930’s, a model coal mine, and an Appolo 8 module are the prime attractions, but they are... Read more

6. 360 Chicago Observation Deck

   4.6 (5421 Votes)
   

   View Point, Observation Deck

   Want to see Chicago in the best way possible? How about you head over to the 360 Chicago Observation Deck? Located on the 94th floor of the historic John Hancock Centre, this observation deck offers magnificent 360 degrees views of the Chicago skyline. Don’t forget to carry your camera and capture beautiful memories. While there, do be a daredevil and give TILT a try. An exhilarating expe... Read more

7. John Hancock Center

   4.6 (5611 Votes)
   

   Landmark, View Point, Observatory, Leisure

   Like skyscrapers everywhere, you’ll come to this place for it’s awesome observatory on the 94th floor. For the best views, visit at night. The restaurant here is pretty reasonably priced for the location, so it’s actually quite a good spot to take your beloved out to. Though you’d be charged for the observatory, their skyline bar itself is free, and the view from there i... Read more

8. Wrigley Field

   4.8 (5083 Votes)
   

   Bar, Park, Stadium, Food And Drinks

   Wrigley Field Chicago is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago. Take Wrigley Field Tours to explore all that happens in confidentiality, home to the Chicago Cubs. The park is among the top five ballparks in the country. The 104th season of Major League Baseball in 2018 will be held at the spectacular Wrigley Field which was built in the year 1914. It’s got many firsts to it... Read more

9. Field Museum Of Natural History

   4.7 (1729 Votes)
   

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   History Museum, Exhibition

   This museum is so cool, the Indiana Jones made it his home base. The two leading ladies of archeology welcome you into the place; the friendly Tyrannosaur skeleton named Sue and the oldest human fossil on record, Lucy. With twenty million items on exhibit, the museum is impossible to cover comprehensively in one day; nor should you want to. Each display is a story in itself, outlining curious ... Read more

10. Lincoln Park

    4.7 (1021 Votes)
    

    Museum, Park, Walking Area, Restaurant

    A designated community area in Chicago, Lincoln Park is a serene locality boasting of parks, museums, quaint houses and bustling restaurants. The actual park, after which the neighbourhood was named, is spread across a huge area and encompasses the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Lincoln Park Conservatory. It also houses an outdoor theatre, the Chicago History Museum, a rowing canal and the Peggy Note... Read more

11. Chicago Cultural Center

    4.7 (2514 Votes)
    

    Landmark, Entertainment, Performance, Concert

    A beautiful landmark building in Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Centre is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Hosting interesting free public events, the centre draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Housing two splendid stained-glass domes, events hosted within the centre include music events, dance and theatre events, lectures, film screenings and even art exhib... Read more

12. Magnificent Mile

    

    Hotel, Bar, Museum, Landmark

    The name isn’t an idle boast. The mile packs bars, shops, boutiques, restaurants, hotels and museums into a pretty tight space. Places to note include the Michigan Avenue Bridge, the John Hancock Cente, the Tribune Tower, and the Old Water Tower. Clean airy and inviting, people watching here, like in Times Square, is the treat of the day. Also, visit the popular attractions in the c... Read more

13. Lakefront Trail

    

    Beach, Trail, Waterfront, Garden

    An impressive 18-mile long stretch, Chicago’s Lakefront Trail is the place to be for outdoorsy people. The trail is a paved path that runs from the Ardmore Street to the 71st Street. Along the trail, you will find lush green gardens, playgrounds for children, parks, soccer fields, volleyball nets, tennis courts, beaches and amenities such as washrooms and drinking water fountains. Popula... Read more

14. Crown Fountain

    4.7 (1460 Votes)
    

    Landmark, Entertainment, Tower, Architecture

    Located within the Millennium Park, the Crown Fountain is a major attraction in Chicago. Designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, the fountain is made up of two 50 feet tall glass block towers made up of many LED screens. These screens project images of many Chicago citizens with their mouths open from where the water of the fountain falls. An interesting piece of architecture, the founta... Read more

15. United Center

    4.6 (942 Votes)
    

    Arena, Stadium, Entertainment, Concert

    The United Centre - an indoor sports arena. It is home to the teams of Chicago Bulls (basketball) and the Chicago Blackhawks (hockey). If you are in the city while the arena is hosting a thrilling game, it would be a crime not to go watch it! When not hosting sporting events, the arena is also known to host concerts and other entertainment events. Scoreboard messages price ... Read more

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