Things to Do

Things to Do in Chicago

There are 52 attractions in Chicago. Art Institute of Chicago, major art museum with extensive impressionist collection, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Art Institute of Chicago
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Art Institute of Chicago
Major art museum with extensive Impressionist collection
Museum
Shedd Aquarium
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Shedd Aquarium
Large indoor aquarium featuring marine exhibits and performances
Museum
Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)
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Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)
Large interactive science museum in Chicago's Hyde Park
Museum
Field Museum of Natural History
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Field Museum of Natural History
Major natural history museum with extensive scientific collections
Museum
Adler Planetarium
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Adler Planetarium
Historic planetarium with astronomy exhibits and sky shows
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions
Museum
DuSable Black History Museum
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DuSable Black History Museum
Chicago museum documenting African-American history and culture
Museum
Willis Tower
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Willis Tower
Chicago skyscraper formerly tallest in Western Hemisphere
Building
Aon Center (Chicago)
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Aon Center (Chicago)
Chicago skyscraper and one of the city's tallest buildings
Building
Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago)
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Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago)
Mixed-use skyscraper hotel and residential tower in Chicago
Building
United Center
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United Center
Chicago arena hosting basketball and hockey events
Stadium
875 North Michigan Avenue
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875 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago skyscraper with distinctive X-braced exterior
Building
Soldier Field
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Soldier Field
Chicago stadium and National Football League venue
Stadium
Home Insurance Building
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Home Insurance Building
Chicago building often called the world's first skyscraper
Building
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Cloud Gate
Iconic reflective public sculpture in Chicago
Monument
Two Prudential Plaza
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Two Prudential Plaza
Chicago skyscraper with distinctive stepped crown
Building
Millennium Park
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Millennium Park
Urban park featuring Cloud Gate and public art
Park
Wrigley Field
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Wrigley Field
Historic Chicago baseball stadium, home of the Cubs
Stadium
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
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Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
University museum and research center for ancient Near East
Building
Rate Field
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Rate Field
Major MLB ballpark, home of the Chicago White Sox
Stadium
Grant Park (Chicago)
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Grant Park (Chicago)
Large urban park on Lake Michigan waterfront
Park
Buckingham Fountain
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Buckingham Fountain
Large ornamental fountain and Chicago landmark in Grant Park
Monument
Chicago Water Tower
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Chicago Water Tower
Historic 19th-century water tower surviving the Great Chicago Fire
Tower
Hull House
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Hull House
Historic Chicago settlement house and social reform center
Museum
Lincoln Park
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Lincoln Park
Large Chicago lakefront park with zoo and beaches
Park
Barack Obama Presidential Center
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Barack Obama Presidential Center
Museum and library complex dedicated to President Obama
Museum
Chicago Theatre
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Chicago Theatre
Historic 1921 theatre and performing arts venue
Theater
Navy Pier
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Navy Pier
Chicago waterfront pier with attractions and Ferris wheel
Area
Chicago Stadium
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Chicago Stadium
Former Chicago arena, historic sports and concert venue
Park
Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago)
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Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago)
Historic Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Chicago
Church
Auditorium Building
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Auditorium Building
Historic Chicago building housing Auditorium Theatre and offices
National Park
Mosque Maryam
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Mosque Maryam
Nation of Islam headquarters mosque in Chicago
Mosque
Basilica of Saint Hyacinth
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Basilica of Saint Hyacinth
Historic Chicago basilica serving Polish-American community
Church
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Large Chicago-area zoo noted for conservation programs
Park
Civic Opera House (Chicago)
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Civic Opera House (Chicago)
Historic Chicago opera house hosting major performances
Theater
Chicago Botanic Garden
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Extensive botanic gardens and research center near Chicago
Park
Lincoln Park Zoo
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Historic Chicago zoo with free public admission
Park
Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica
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Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica
Historic Catholic basilica in Illinois
Church
Unity Temple
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Unity Temple
Frank Lloyd Wright church landmark in Oak Park
Church
Morton Arboretum
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Morton Arboretum
Extensive tree research arboretum and public gardens
Park
Abraham Lincoln: The Man
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Abraham Lincoln: The Man
Monumental sculpture of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois
Park
Portage Park, Chicago
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Portage Park, Chicago
Chicago community with large public park and pool
Park
Burnham Park (Chicago)
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Burnham Park (Chicago)
Lakeside park along Chicago lakefront with paths
Park
Chopin Park
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Chopin Park
Public park honoring composer Frédéric Chopin
Park
Gage Park, Chicago
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Gage Park, Chicago
Large urban park with gardens and performance space
Park
Humboldt Park (Chicago park)
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Humboldt Park (Chicago park)
Large Chicago park with lagoon and cultural institutions
Park
Jackson Park (Chicago)
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Jackson Park (Chicago)
Large Chicago lakefront park housing cultural sites
Park
Pullman National Historical Park
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Pullman National Historical Park
Preserved company town illustrating 19th-century industrial heritage
Park
Riverview Park (Chicago)
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Riverview Park (Chicago)
Urban park overlooking Chicago skyline and river
Park
Rosemont Theatre
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Rosemont Theatre
Large suburban performing arts and concert venue
Theater
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Union Base-Ball Grounds
Former 19th-century baseball grounds in Chicago area
Park
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Terra Museum
Museum of American art with international collections
Museum