The Top 20 Attractions around Chicago
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Chicago. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Chicago is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Cloud Gate (The Bean)
Highlight • Monument
Cloud Gate is a steel sculpture known as The Bean because of its shape. The sculpture is the first public artwork in the United States by renowned artist Anish Kapoor. …
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The Magnificent Mile
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Not that this street isn't gorgeous, but architecturally, that's pretty much the whole of downtown Chicago. Fortunately, the center with the buildings is not that extensive, you can explore it …
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Chicago Riverwalk
Highlight • Trail
Really nice path along the Chicago river with great views, cozy atmosphere and many bars - great in the evenings.
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DuSable Bridge and the Wrigley Building, Chicago
Highlight • Bridge
The two towers are of differing heights, with the south tower rising to 30 stories and the north tower to 21 stories. On the south tower is a clock with …
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Buckingham Fountain
Highlight • Monument
Discover the enchanting Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark that mesmerizes with captivating water displays. Operating every hour, the fountain's major show features a central jet soaring 150 feet high, creating …
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Wrigley Square & Millennium Monument
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Wrigley Square is a public square in the northwest corner of Millennium Park. It houses the Millennium Monument, an almost full-size replica of the semi-circle of paired columns in the …
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BP Pedestrian Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The BP Pedestrian Bridge is a cantilevered pedestrian bridge over Columbus Drive that connects Millennium Park with Daley Bicentennial Plaza, both of which are part of Grant Park. The pedestrian …
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Tribune Tower
Highlight • Monument
The design and decoration of the entry almost resembles a gothic church - beautiful level of details with lots to explore with a close look.
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Chicago Theatre
Highlight • Monument
Originally known as the "Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre", a dominant motion picture company from 1925 to 1945.
Now a venue for plays, magic shows, comedy, sporting events and popular music concerts.
Now a venue for plays, magic shows, comedy, sporting events and popular music concerts.
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John Hancock Center — 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
Highlight • Viewpoint
Financed by the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, the building was originally conceived to be the world's second tallest building. Construction of the tower was interrupted in 1967 due …
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Marina City Towers
Highlight • Monument
Architect: Bertrand Goldberg
Floors: 65
Construction period: 1964–1968
Floors: 65
Construction period: 1964–1968
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