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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

Chicago Theatre in spring with tulips blooming
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
Smaller Ballet Folklorico Xochitl girls in a line at the Arts in the Dark parade
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do
First-time visitor’s guide to Chicago
Bucket list
First-time visitor’s guide to Chicago
Drinks on Southport Chicago
Bucket list, LGBTQ+
The ultimate LGBTQ+ neighborhood guide to Chicago
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Top Chicago attractions

Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
Museums & art
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
MSI South Lagoon
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
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 Jellyfish
Museums & art
Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
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Chicago itineraries

Skydeck Chicago
Family, Itineraries
30+ kid-friendly things to do in Chicago
Chicago Theatre in spring with tulips blooming
Articles, Bucket list, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
Things to do in Chicago in the spring
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
Friends enjoy dim sum in Chicago's Chinatown
Food & drink, Itineraries
Chicago neighborhoods for food lovers
Chicago architecture tour: two-day itinerary
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Chicago architecture tour: two-day itinerary
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Chicago French Market
Shopping, Gourmet Food & Wine
Chicago French Market
The Escape Game Chicago
Tours & Attractions, Attractions
The Escape Game Chicago
Lost Soul Found
Food & Beverage, Bakery/Café/Deli/Diner, Shopping, Specialty Stores
Lost Soul Found
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Theater & Performing Arts
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum
Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum
Bike and Roll Chicago
Sports & Recreation, Bike/Skate Rental, Tours & Attractions, Bike/Segway Tours
Bike and Roll Chicago
Timothy B. Blackstone Branch Library
Tours & Attractions, Historic Site/Architecture
Timothy B. Blackstone Branch Library
Saint Mary of the Angels
Tours & Attractions, Historic Site/Architecture
Saint Mary of the Angels
Kosciuszko Park
Tours & Attractions, Beaches/Gardens/Parks
Kosciuszko Park
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