Millennium Park
4.8(94,000 reviews)
Park
The city's front yard. Home to Cloud Gate (The Bean), Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Pritzker Pavilion with free summer concerts. Open 6 AM to 11 PM daily and free.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
4.8(38,000 reviews)
Museum
One of the best art museums in the world. You'll see Nighthawks, American Gothic, Seurat's Sunday on La Grande Jatte, and a huge Monet collection. Closed Tuesdays, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Riverwalk
4.8(23,000 reviews)
Attraction
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.
First Lady Architecture Cruise
4.8(4,200 reviews)
Tour
The official Chicago Architecture Center river cruise, run by trained docents. About 90 minutes covering the history behind the skyline. Good one to do early in a trip so the rest of the city makes more sense.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
4.7(36,000 reviews)
Museum
Massive hands on science museum in Hyde Park. The big draws are a real WWII German U-boat (U-505), a coal mine replica, and the storm exhibit. Plan a full day.
Field Museum
4.7(32,000 reviews)
Museum
Natural history museum home to SUE, the most complete T. rex ever found. Also has real Egyptian mummies and an enormous taxidermy collection.
Navy Pier
4.6(89,000 reviews)
Attraction
Lakefront pier with the Centennial Wheel, restaurants, shops, and boat tours. Summer fireworks run Wednesday nights and weekends.
Lincoln Park Zoo
4.6(39,000 reviews)
Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in the country and still totally free. Giraffes, gorillas, and a great reptile house, plus the Nature Boardwalk right next door.
Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
4.6(37,000 reviews)
Attraction
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.
Shedd Aquarium
4.5(33,000 reviews)
Aquarium
Huge aquarium on the Museum Campus right next to the Field Museum. Don't skip the Wild Reef shark tank. Book timed tickets ahead since slots sell out.
Provare Chicago
4.8(6,600 reviews)
Restaurant
Italian and Cajun seafood mashup with a speakeasy. Regulars go for the salmon egg rolls, seafood trio pasta, and butter cake. Heads up, there's a 20% automatic service charge.
Ever
4.7(480 reviews)
Restaurant
Chef Curtis Duffy's minimalist two star tasting room in Fulton Market. Starts with a kitchen tour and handles dietary restrictions well. Reservations through the restaurant website.
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