The Best 10 Attraction in Chicagoland, IL

Ranked by rating across 149,000 customer reviews. Updated November 2026.

  1. Navy Pier

    1. Navy Pier

    4.6 (89000 reviews)

    Lakefront pier with the Centennial Wheel, restaurants, shops, and boat tours. Summer fireworks run Wednesday nights and weekends.

  2. Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower

    2. Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower

    4.6 (37000 reviews)

    103rd floor observation deck where you can see up to four states on a clear day. The Ledge glass boxes hang outside the building. Expect a 30 minute wait for those.

  3. Chicago Riverwalk

    3. Chicago Riverwalk

    4.8 (23000 reviews)

    About 1.25 miles of walkway along the river with bars, restaurants, and kayak rentals. Best around sunset when the boats are out and the buildings light up.