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Top places to visit in Chicago

6 places worth your time in Chicago, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago
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One of the great collections — Seurat, Hopper's Nighthawks, and a strong impressionist holding.

2. Architecture river cruise

Architecture river cruise
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The best way to read the city, run by the Architecture Center from the river.

3. Millennium Park and the Bean

Millennium Park and the Bean
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Cloud Gate, the Pritzker Pavilion and a free summer concert programme.

4. 360 Chicago and Skydeck

360 Chicago and Skydeck
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Two observation decks; the Hancock's is generally the better view of the skyline.

5. Lakefront Trail

Lakefront Trail
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Eighteen miles of path along Lake Michigan, with beaches and the skyline alongside.

6. Wicker Park and Pilsen

Wicker Park and Pilsen
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Music venues and murals; Pilsen has the National Museum of Mexican Art, free to enter.

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