Best places to visit in Chicago

One of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, this 24.5-acre park features popular attractions like Cloud Gate ('The Bean'), Lurie Garden, and Crown Fountain, and hosts free outdoor concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in the summer.

Navy Pier was originally built as an industrial pier in 1916, became a US military training center in 1941, and today it's used for recreation with activities such as the Chicago Funhouse Maze, the Centennial Wheel, the Shakespeare Theater, IMAX Theater, Crystal Gardens, and Children's Museum, plus dining and shops.

The magnificent freshwater lake bordering Chicago, offering beaches, boating, and stunning waterfront vistas. It's an integral part of the city's identity and recreation.

Willis Tower is one of America's most iconic buildings, built in 1973 with 110 stories and an observation deck on the 103rd floor offering 360° views of Chicago; its ledge, a collection of glass boxes, allows you to look 103 stories below.

One of the oldest continuously operating zoos in North America, this free urban zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals in a beautiful park setting. It's a beloved Chicago institution.

The Chicago Riverwalk offers a route along fantastic restaurants, bars, stores, and places to sit and people-watch, making it a great free activity during spring or summer.

The Magnificent Mile is known for high-end upscale shops, the Water Tower Place, the 360 Chicago observation deck, the Tribune Tower, the Wrigley building, and the Chicago Riverwalk, making it a must-visit area in Chicago.

The Field Museum is a Natural History Museum in Chicago with over 40 million specimens and artifacts, including dinosaur skeletons, mammals, birds, and insects, and is part of the Chicago City pass.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the best museums for art in the country, with a collection spanning over 5,000 years and featuring works including American Gothic by Grant Wood and Vincent Van Gogh's bedroom.

Cloud Gate, también conocida como The Bean, es una escultura inspirada en el mercurio líquido ubicada frente a McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink en Millennium Park.

The Shedd Aquarium is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with over 32,000 animals from across the world including sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, and Penguins, with a Caribbean Reef exhibit and an Amazon Rising exhibit, and is part of the Chicago City pass.

Often called Chicago's 'front yard,' this massive park houses cultural institutions like the Art Institute and Buckingham Fountain, offering vast green spaces and beautiful gardens.

The famed home of the Chicago Cubs, where tours are offered when the Cubs are not playing or when there are no special events, blending into the surrounding residential area.

A river where you can take a tour to get a different perspective of Chicago from the water and learn about the city's architectural styles and structural marbles.

The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest science museums in the world, featuring an awesome toy train track, an indoor tornado, and Apollo rocket shuttle capsules; it is worth the admission but not part of the Chicago City pass.

The Adler Planetarium offers Sky shows, exhibits, and telescopes for people who want to explore space science and astronomy, and is included in the Chicago City pass.

A building with amazing architecture, best viewed by stretching your neck and looking up.

This expansive urban oasis boasts beautiful gardens, walking paths, and the free Lincoln Park Zoo. It's a beloved spot for locals to relax, picnic, and enjoy the outdoors.

The Centennial Wheel is a 200 ft ferris wheel offering views of the skyline and lakefront; the ride takes around 15 minutes and the gondolas are climate controlled.

A building with amazing architecture, best viewed by stretching your neck and looking up.

Le Skydeck Chicago, situé au sommet de la Willis Tower, offre des vues imprenables sur la ville et permet de sortir sur le Ledge, une boîte en verre.

One of Chicago's most popular beaches, offering sandy shores, recreational activities, and iconic views of the skyline. It's a quintessential summer destination.

Adjacent to Millennium Park, this dynamic park offers a unique adventure playground, a ribbon ice-skating rink in winter, and spectacular climbing walls. It's designed for active fun.

The location of Hotel Zachary and Wrigley Field, with many options for dining and nightlife along Clark Street.

Also known as the Hancock building, visitors can go to the bar on the 96th floor for free views of the city and fairly priced drinks, an alternative to the Sears/Willis Tower.