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Plan Your Trip to Chicago: Best of Chicago Tourism. Chicago’s got the big-city vibes you want, but friendly locals and a walkable layout make it homey and accessible all at the same time. With 77 neighborhoods to explore, your best bet is starting with the Loop or Gold Coast to hit the highlights, then fan out.
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Here, we've collected some of Chicago's greatest sights and experiences, from the magic of Millennium Park and its iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, to the family fun of Navy Pier, to the world-renowned Art Institute of Chicago.
- Take Yourself Out to The Ball Game
- Dive Into Chicago’s Cocktail Scene
- Find Chicago's Magic
- Groove to The Blues and Rock
- Shop Local in Chicago Neighborhoods
- Dine at Award-Winning Restaurants
- Make The Most of Millennium Park
- Take A Tour
- Laugh Out Loud at Local Comedy Shows
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When you consider the fact this city is home to the Chicago Cubs (at historic Wrigley Field), the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bears (NFL), the Chicago Bulls (NBA), the Chicago Sky (WNBA), the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), the Chicago Fire FC and the Chicago Red Stars (NWSL), it’s safe to say this is a sports town. On any given day, you'll find...
The Violet Houris said to be the birthplace of craft cocktails in Chicago, and no visit is complete without a drink here at one of the city’s original speakeasies. Look for a yellow light to mark the bar’s entrance – if the light is on, they're open for business. Once you cross the threshold, the lights dim, and sound hushes behind towering velvet ...
Some of the most prominent magicians in the industry reside in Chicago, and it’s no wonder the city has become a hub for a burgeoning magic scene. In the Loop, spectators can get dolled up for an intimate night of magic with Dennis Watkins, a third-generation magician, at the opulent Palmer House Hilton – dress well, ascocktail attire is encouraged...
In Chicago, no genre is as iconic as the blues – the electric blues, to be exact. When Muddy Waters and friends plugged into their amps in the 1950s, guitar grooves reached new decibel levels. Hear it in clubs around town, such as Buddy Guy's Legends, where the icon himself still takes the stage, or Rosa's Lounge, where the vibe is a bit more down ...
Chicago is a collection of vibrant neighborhoods – to really experience the city like a local, go beyond the Loop, avoid Michigan Avenue and support local shops that reflect the city’s make-up. Andersonville sits on the North Side and has Swedish roots. The Clark Street passage between Foster and Bryn Mawr is littered with nostalgic shops that give...
Over the years, Chicago's reputation as a culinary destination has flourished. The James Beard Awards arrived in Chicago in 2015, with plans to stick around until 2027, largely thanks to local chefs such as Grant Achatz, Stephanie Izard, Bill Kim and Carlos Gaytan. For high-end dining, head to the West Loop and take your pick of top culinary artist...
In the playful heart of Chicago, Millennium Parkshines with whimsical public art. Go ahead, walk under Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate – aka "the Bean" – and touch its silvery smoothness. Let the human gargoyles of Jaume Plensa’s Crown Fountain shower you with water to cool down in summer or unfurl a blanket by Frank Gehry's swooping silver band shell as...
Want to know all the Windy City's secrets? Take a guided tour to uncover lesser-known facts and all sorts of Chicago information that will help you win Trivia Night. The river cruise run by the Chicago Architecture Foundationis popular with architecture buffs; it now runs during the day and at sunset with indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to ...
A group of jokesters began performing intentionally unstructured skits in a Chicago bar a half-century ago, and voilà – improv comedy was born. Second Citystill nurtures the best in the biz, though several other improv theaters also work from booze-fueled suggestions that the audience hollers up. Among the city's 200 theaters are powerhouse drama t...
Stretching away from the skyline and into the blue of Lake Michigan, the half-mile-long Navy Pieris one of Chicago’s most visited attractions. Its charms revolve around the cool breezes and sweet views, especially from the vertigo-inducing, 196ft-tall Ferris wheel. High-tech rides, splash fountains, big boats and greasy snacks blow the minds of you...
Sep 28, 2023 · Attractions and outdoor activities. Explore the 18-mile-long Lakefront Trail to see what Chicagoans know already: This is a beach town. The DuSable is a museum of Black history, with special...
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Tourism in Chicago draws on the city's status as a "world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs" and wide variety of neighborhood attractions. In 2017, Millennium Park saw 25 million visitors, making it the top tourist destination in the Midwest and among the top ten in the United States.
One of the best way to see all those modern and historic marvels? An architecture boat cruise down the Chicago River or out on Lake Michigan. Afterward, check out the Chicago Architecture Center for fascinating exhibits on the birth of the skyscraper, the impact of the Great Chicago Fire, and more.
