Things to do in Chicago

Popular picks: Explore Millennium Park and Cloud Gate. · Admire art at the Art Institute of Chicago. · View the city from the Willis Tower Skydeck. · Take a Chicago River architectural boat tour. · Relax at Navy Pier. · Shop on the Magnificent Mile. · Enjoy live jazz or blues music. · Visit the Museum of Science and Industry. · See animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo. · Attend a Chicago Cubs or White Sox game. · Bike along the Lakefront Trail. · Stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden. · Discover history at the Field Museum. · Watch a show at The Second City comedy club. · Spend an evening at the Adler Planetarium.

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Wicker Park$$4.6
A vibrant community green space featuring gardens, events, and sports fields
John Hancock Building & 360 Chicago$$4.5
Soar above Michigan Avenue for breathtaking Chicago skyline and lakefront views
Starbucks Reserve Chicago Roastery$$4.5
Explore five floors of artisanal coffee, craft cocktails, and fresh pastries.
Green Mill Jazz Club$$4.4
Experience authentic live music at Chicago's historic Prohibition-era jazz lounge
Museum of Contemporary Art$$4.4
Explore innovative contemporary art and dynamic exhibitions in downtown Chicago
Adler Planetarium$$4.3
Explore space science, immersive sky shows, and iconic Chicago skyline views.
Chicago Lakefront Trail$
Scenic eighteen mile path along Lake Michigan for walking and cycling
Chicago Riverwalk$
A scenic urban pedestrian promenade along the bustling Chicago River
The Magnificent Mile$$$
Chicago's premier commercial district offering world-class shopping, dining, and architecture.
Chinatown$$
A historic Chicago district featuring authentic cuisine, culture, and shopping.

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