Full listings
All Chicago attractions
Every destination plotted on the map below, organized by category. Open a category to browse — then scroll down to see which are nearest your hotel.
See & Experience
Chicago’s most iconic cultural, architectural, and entertainment destinations.
Architecture & Tours
5 destinations
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- Chicago Architecture Center
- Chicago River Cruise – First Lady
- Chicago River Cruise – Wendella
- Big Bus Tours – Chicago
- Chicago Greeter Tour
Major Museums
7 museums
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- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Field Museum
- Shedd Aquarium
- Adler Planetarium
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- DuSable Black History Museum
History & Specialty Museums
9 museums
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- Chicago Cultural Center
- Chicago History Museum
- The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
- McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Photography
- American Writers Museum
- International Museum of Surgical Science
- Chicago Fed Money Museum
- Chicago Sports Museum
Theaters & Performing Arts
8 venues
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- Chicago Theatre
- Auditorium Theatre
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Jay Pritzker Pavilion
- The Second City
- Hand & Eye Magic Experience
- Thalia Hall
Theater District
12 venues
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- Broadway in Chicago
- Nederlander Theatre
- Cadillac Palace Theatre
- CIBC Theatre
- Goodman Theatre
- Studebaker Theater
- Steppenwolf Theatre
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Harris Theater for Music and Dance
- Broadway Playhouse
- Gene Siskel Film Center
- AMC DINE-IN Block 37
Immersive & Experiential
8 experiences
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- Museum of Ice Cream Chicago
- Museum of Illusions Chicago
- The Exhibit House of Chicago
- Mindworks: The Science of Thinking
- WNDR Museum
- Color Factory Chicago
- Sloomoo Institute – Chicago
- Hand & Eye Magic Experience
Family & Attractions
2 destinations
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- Navy Pier
- Chicago Children’s Museum
Sports Venues
5 venues
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- Wrigley Field (Cubs)
- Sox Park / Rate Field (White Sox)
- Soldier Field (Bears)
- United Center (Bulls & Blackhawks)
- Chicago Fire FC (Soldier Field)
Eat, Drink & Listen
Chicago’s legendary food, drink, and music institutions — many open for 50, 75, or over 100 years.
Legacy Restaurants & Bars
30 establishments
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- The Berghoff (1898)
- Italian Village (1927)
- The Walnut Room, Macy’s (1907)
- Miller’s Pub (1935)
- Exchequer Restaurant & Pub (1969)
- Lou Mitchell’s (1923)
- Gene & Georgetti (1941)
- Green Door Tavern (1921)
- Al’s #1 Italian Beef, River North (1938)
- Billy Goat Tavern (1934)
- Greek Islands (1971)
- R.J. Grunts, Lincoln Park (1971)
- Geja’s Cafe, Lincoln Park (1965)
- Frances’ Deli, Lincoln Park (1938)
- Old Town Ale House (1958)
- Ann Sather, Lakeview (1945)
- Murphy’s Bleachers, Wrigleyville (1930s)
- Cubby Bear, Wrigleyville (1953)
- Nisei Lounge, Wrigleyville (1951)
- Schubas Tavern, Lakeview (1989)
- Margie’s Candies, Bucktown (1933)
- Rainbo Club, Wicker Park (1936)
- Phyllis’ Musical Inn, Wicker Park (1954)
- Svea Restaurant, Andersonville (1934)
- Simon’s Tavern, Andersonville (1934)
- Whirlaway Lounge, Logan Square (1980)
- Valois Cafeteria, Hyde Park (1921)
- Medici on 57th, Hyde Park (1962)
- Phil’s Pizza, Bridgeport (1960)
- Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen (1942)
Live Music, Jazz & Blues
10 venues
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- House of Blues Chicago
- Buddy Guy’s Legends
- Andy’s Jazz Club & Restaurant
- Jazz Showcase
- Green Mill Jazz Club
- Blue Chicago
- Winter’s Jazz Club
- The Bassment – Chicago
- The Hideout
- Kingston Mines
Legacy Businesses
12 businesses
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- Central Camera (1899)
- Iwan Ries & Co. (1857)
- Marshall Pierce & Company (1928)
- Pickens-Kane Moving & Storage (1914)
- The Spice House, Old Town (1957)
- Margie’s Candies (retail), Bucktown (1933)
- Myopic Books, Wicker Park (1991)
- Seminary Co-op Bookstore, Hyde Park (1961)
- Powell’s Books, Hyde Park (1970)
- Unabridged Bookstore, Lakeview (1980)
- Nuts on Clark, Wrigleyville (1981)
- Merz Apothecary, Lincoln Square (1875)
Parks, Markets & Events
Chicago’s lakefront, neighborhood markets, annual festivals, and outdoor landmarks.
Parks & Outdoors
15 destinations
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- Millennium Park / The Bean
- Maggie Daley Park
- Grant Park & Buckingham Fountain
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Navy Pier Fireworks
- Lakefront Trail
- The 606 Elevated Trail
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Winter Garden at Harold Washington Library
- The Green at 320 (320 Park)
- Lakeshore East Park
- Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
- Japanese Island (Garden of the Phoenix), Jackson Park
- Garfield Park Conservatory
- Humboldt Park Boathouse
Shopping Districts
10 districts
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- Magnificent Mile / N. Michigan Ave
- State Street – That Great Street
- Oak Street / Gold Coast
- River North Gallery District
- Armitage Avenue, Old Town / Lincoln Park
- Jeweler’s Row, Wabash Avenue
- Wicker Park Six Corners (Milwaukee Ave)
- Southport Corridor
- Andersonville, Clark Street
- West Town, Division Street
Farmers Markets
10 markets
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- Green City Market (Lincoln Park)
- Logan Square Farmers Market
- Wicker Park Farmers Market
- City Market at Daley Plaza
- Lincoln Square Farmers Market
- Nettelhorst French Market (Lake View)
- Andersonville Farmers Market
- Glenwood Sunday Market (Rogers Park)
- Low-Line Market (Southport)
- Maxwell Street Market
Annual Events
13 events
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- Lollapalooza (Grant Park)
- Chicago Air & Water Show (North Ave Beach)
- Taste of Chicago (Grant Park)
- St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing (Chicago River)
- Chicago Auto Show (McCormick Place)
- Chicago Blues Festival (Millennium Park)
- Chicago Pride Parade (Northalsted)
- Christkindlmarket (Daley Plaza)
- Chicago Jazz Festival (Grant Park)
- C2E2 Comic Expo (McCormick Place)
- Navy Pier Fireworks
- Chicago Marathon (Grant Park start/finish)
- Chicago SummerDance (Grant Park)
All destinations are plotted on the map below — see which are within walking distance of your hotel.
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