Top 50 Best Things to Do in Chicago
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Chicago
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The Art Institute of Chicago
Opens at 11:00 AM

The Art Institute of Chicago

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Great Lakes Region
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4.7/5
496 reviews
Lake views from floor-to-ceiling windows in the modern wing
Chicago
639m from downtown
Immediate access
Book now for today
19% off
From 36.8
45.73
875 North Michigan Avenue
Opens at 9:00 AM

875 North Michigan Avenue

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Great Lakes Region
󰺂7.8
4.5/5
244 reviews
Enjoy Chicago night views from the 96th-floor cocktail lounge
Chicago
2.4 km from downtown
From 30
360 CHICAGO
Opens at 9:00 AM

360 CHICAGO

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Great Lakes Region
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4.8/5
60 reviews
Watch the fireworks spectacular every Wednesday and Saturday night
Chicago
2.4 km from downtown
Immediate access
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From 30
Grant Park
Opens at 6:00 AM

Grant Park

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Great Lakes Region
󰺂7.5
4.4/5
118 reviews
Must-visit attractions at the science complex
Chicago
944m from downtown
Free entry
Field Museum
Opens at 9:00 AM

Field Museum

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Great Lakes Region
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4.7/5
335 reviews
Chicago's Field Museum: Meet the Most Complete T. rex Fossil
Chicago
1.7 km from downtown
Immediate access
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9% off
From 26.59
29.35
Chicago | Lollapalooza Chicago 2026
Jul 30-Aug 2

Chicago | Lollapalooza Chicago 2026

Music Festivals
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Chicago
944m from downtown
Willis Tower
Opens at 9:00 AM

Willis Tower

No. 4 of Night Attractions in Chicago
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4.4/5
512 reviews
A thrilling test of courage on the glass balcony
Chicago
513m from downtown
Immediate access
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16% off
From 42.12
50
Skydeck Chicago
Opens at 9:00 AM

Skydeck Chicago

2026 Americas 50 - Night Attractions
󰺂6.3
4.8/5
75 reviews
Magnificent night view of the Lake Michigan shore
Chicago
513m from downtown
Immediate access
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16% off
From 42.12
50
Navy Pier
Opens at 10:00 AM

Navy Pier

No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Chicago
󰺂6.3
4.5/5
343 reviews
Free outdoor movies return to Chicago's Navy Pier
Chicago
2.6 km from downtown
15% off
From 20.95
24.65
Chicago | Ado 2026 Lollapalooza aftershow
Jul 31

Chicago | Ado 2026 Lollapalooza aftershow

Concerts
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Chicago
10.4 km from downtown
Shoreline Sightseeing
Opens at 9:00 AM

Shoreline Sightseeing

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Great Lakes Region
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4.5/5
17 reviews
Chicago River architecture boat tour
Chicago
1.4 km from downtown
Immediate access
Book now for today
From 45.85
Museums in Chicago

Museums in Chicago

No. 1 of Activities in Cook County
United States · Chicago
Chicago | BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' 2026 CHICAGO
Aug 27-Aug 28

Chicago | BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' 2026 CHICAGO

Concerts
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Chicago
2.1 km from downtown
Millennium Park
Opens at 6:00 AM

Millennium Park

2026 Americas 50 - Night Attractions
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4.6/5
596 reviews
Admire the starlight and sailboat silhouettes on Lake Michigan
Chicago
777m from downtown
Free entry
Chicago | Ariana Grande - the eternal sunshine tour
Aug 3-Aug 6

Chicago | Ariana Grande - the eternal sunshine tour

Concerts
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Chicago
3.7 km from downtown
Shedd Aquarium
Opens at 9:00 AM

Shedd Aquarium

2026 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
󰺂5.6
4.4/5
245 reviews
Explore the marvelous underwater world of the Caribbean reef
Chicago
1.8 km from downtown
Chicago | 2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘PUREFLOW’ IN UNITED STATES
Oct 2

Chicago | 2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘PUREFLOW’ IN UNITED STATES

Concerts
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Chicago
3.7 km from downtown
Chicago | MAMAMOO 2026 WORLD TOUR
Aug 15

Chicago | MAMAMOO 2026 WORLD TOUR

Concerts
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Chicago
2.8 km from downtown

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Popular Types of Attractions in Chicago

Nature and wildlife  |  Natural scenery  |  Beaches and shores  |  Exhibitions & events  |  Performances  |  Concerts  |  Exhibitions  |  Historical attractions  |  Cultural institutions  |  Museums  |  Themed exhibition halls  |  Science & technology museums  |  Sightseeing tours  |  Night view  |  Boat tour  |  Leisure activities  |  Farms and pastures  |  Camping and campsites  |  Spa/massage  |  Parks  |  Outdoor activities  |  Shooting  |  Cycling

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Eleven City Diner  |  Alinea  |  NoMI  |  Shanghai Terrace  |  Untitled Supper Club  |  Dining Room At Kendall College  |  Boka  |  Au Cheval  |  EL ideas  |  Oriole  |  Miru  |  Tufano's Vernon Park Tap  |  The Purple Pig Restaurant  |  Firecakes Donuts  |  The J. Parker  |  Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago  |  River Roast  |  Sepia  |  Tanta  |  Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse  |  Yolk - Marina City  |  The Dearborn  |  Terrace 16  |  Mako  |  Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe  |  The Cheesecake Factory  |  Pequod's Pizza  |  m.henry  |  Bub City  |  Everest

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