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The Top 20 Attractions in Illinois

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Illinois. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Illinois 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.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

Cloud Gate (The Bean)

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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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DuSable Bridge and the Wrigley Building, Chicago

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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John Hancock Center — 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

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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

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Architect‎: ‎Bertrand Goldberg
Floors‎: ‎65
Construction period: 1964–1968

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The Top 20 Attractions in Illinois

Cloud Gate (The Bean)

The Magnificent Mile

DuSable Bridge and the Wrigley Building, Chicago

Buckingham Fountain

Wrigley Square & Millennium Monument

BP Pedestrian Bridge

Tribune Tower

Chicago Theatre

John Hancock Center — 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Marina City Towers

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