Chicago Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the biggest art museums in the US with an amazing collection.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the biggest art museums in the US with an amazing collection.
Millennium Park is definitely worth seeing. You will find both historic and modern sights. Home of "The Bean" and the Chicago Art Institute. During the summer, you can enjoy concerts, festivals, and outdoor activities in the park.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park is definitely worth seeing. You will find both historic and modern sights. Home of "The Bean" and the Chicago Art Institute. During the summer, you can enjoy concerts, festivals, and outdoor activities in the park.
Adjacent to Millennium Park and home to Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark.
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StAdjacent to Millennium Park and home to Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark.
Green spaces, walkways, and miniature golf are open. The rollerblade and scooter ribbon is available to use with your own equipment.
175 locals recommend
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StGreen spaces, walkways, and miniature golf are open. The rollerblade and scooter ribbon is available to use with your own equipment.
Riverside pedestrian path. Go for a walk or a riverboat cruise. Access water taxis from the river path or rent kayaks and explore the city by water.
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrRiverside pedestrian path. Go for a walk or a riverboat cruise. Access water taxis from the river path or rent kayaks and explore the city by water.
Best of all the architectural boat tours (in my opinion); a must-do when visiting Chicago
114 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrBest of all the architectural boat tours (in my opinion); a must-do when visiting Chicago
Landmark building full of incredible art; entry is free! Make sure you see the magnificent Tiffany glass domes ceiling inside.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StLandmark building full of incredible art; entry is free! Make sure you see the magnificent Tiffany glass domes ceiling inside.
Formerly the Sears Tower, enjoy spectacular views spanning four states.
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
Formerly the Sears Tower, enjoy spectacular views spanning four states.
A bit of a tourist trap, but worth a visit. Walk around, go to the top of the parking garage for amazing city views.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveA bit of a tourist trap, but worth a visit. Walk around, go to the top of the parking garage for amazing city views.
360 CHICAGO observation deck offering 360-degree views of the city. Stop by the Signature Room on the 96th floor for food and drink and enjoy one of the best views of the city.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan Ave360 CHICAGO observation deck offering 360-degree views of the city. Stop by the Signature Room on the 96th floor for food and drink and enjoy one of the best views of the city.
The MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists. Exhibits are always changing.
532 locals recommend
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists. Exhibits are always changing.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrRight on Lake Michigan; makes a great day trip
Travel around the world, go back in time and discover things you never knew at The Field Museum.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrTravel around the world, go back in time and discover things you never knew at The Field Museum.
This place is huge; plan to spend the day here. Exhibits are always changing.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrThis place is huge; plan to spend the day here. Exhibits are always changing.
The Second City
230 W North AveImprov comedy shows where many SNL alums got their start
Free zoo! Great place to walk around even in the winter when they do zoo lights.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo! Great place to walk around even in the winter when they do zoo lights.
Botanical garden with thousands of plants from tropical species to seasonal flowers in a glass-domed structure.
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrBotanical garden with thousands of plants from tropical species to seasonal flowers in a glass-domed structure.
A short walk from Lincoln Park Zoo. Houses the winter farmers market every other Saturday morning from Oct - April.
140 locals recommend
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrA short walk from Lincoln Park Zoo. Houses the winter farmers market every other Saturday morning from Oct - April.
A great place for a bike ride or long walk or run. 2.7 mile stretch of elevated trail, free of car that runs through Wicker Park and Bucktown.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueA great place for a bike ride or long walk or run. 2.7 mile stretch of elevated trail, free of car that runs through Wicker Park and Bucktown.
Home of the Chicago Cubs. Take the red line to Wrigley Field. Make sure to get your photo under the iconic stadium sign.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs. Take the red line to Wrigley Field. Make sure to get your photo under the iconic stadium sign.
Built in 1918, a historic landmark in Lincoln Square that was recently renovated in 2016. Great place to see a movie.
*Currently open Thurs - Sun with socially distanced seating.
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveBuilt in 1918, a historic landmark in Lincoln Square that was recently renovated in 2016. Great place to see a movie.
*Currently open Thurs - Sun with socially distanced seating.
Check out the permanent exhibit The Dream of America - immigration to Chicago as well as special art exhibits. Open since 1987 in its current location; it's a great place to spend an afternoon learning about the rich culture of the neighborhood.
71 locals recommend
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StCheck out the permanent exhibit The Dream of America - immigration to Chicago as well as special art exhibits. Open since 1987 in its current location; it's a great place to spend an afternoon learning about the rich culture of the neighborhood.
This place is magic and a true hidden gem. You enter through a laundromat into a speakeasy and magical theater where you'll get to experience a unique entertainment venue.
39 locals recommend
Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark StThis place is magic and a true hidden gem. You enter through a laundromat into a speakeasy and magical theater where you'll get to experience a unique entertainment venue.
Served as Wright's private residence and workplace from 1189 to 1909, the first 20 years of his career.
184 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveServed as Wright's private residence and workplace from 1189 to 1909, the first 20 years of his career.
Food scene
Home to America's favorite Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beed, burgers, salads, and chocolate cake.
270 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StHome to America's favorite Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beed, burgers, salads, and chocolate cake.
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StPopular burgers plus shakes
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueSpecializes in Chicago deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveDelicious Pizza!
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StGreat brunch option in the Andersonville neighborhood.