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Chicago, United States

Things to Do in Chicago

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Most booked tours and tickets in Chicago

Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

4.711,167 reviews1h 30m
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady

4.97,460 reviews1h 30m
Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

4.73,708 reviews45m
Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

4.72,471 reviews1h 30m
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

4.92,366 reviews3h
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour

Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour

4.81,956 reviews1h 30m

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Chicago's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Chicago

  1. 1Millennium Park & Cloud Gate
  2. 2Art Institute of Chicago
  3. 3Chicago River Architecture Cruise
  4. 4Willis Tower Skydeck
  5. 5Navy Pier
  6. 6Wrigley Field
  • Take a river architecture cruise to see the skyline that gave birth to the modern skyscraper.
  • Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the finest art museums in the United States.
  • Enjoy free public art and green spaces at Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park and along the lakefront.

Tickets and passes in Chicago

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

4.81,080 reviews1h 30m
Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

5.0672 reviews2h 30m

Food and drink experiences in Chicago

Chicago's Delicious Downtown Donut Tour with 8 Amazing Tastings

Chicago's Delicious Downtown Donut Tour with 8 Amazing Tastings

4.91,548 reviews2h
Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture

Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture

4.91,445 reviews4h 30m
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich

Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich

4.91,040 reviews3h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Chicago

Hidden gems in Chicago

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Garfield Park Conservatory

One of the largest greenhouse conservatories in the United States, with palm houses, ferns and seasonal flower shows.

Chicago Cultural Center

A historic building downtown with a spectacular Tiffany glass dome, free exhibitions and concerts.

The 606

An elevated trail built on a former railway line through several northwest neighbourhoods.

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

A historic jazz club in Uptown, open since 1907 and once frequented by Al Capone.

Promontory Point

A lakefront park in Hyde Park with limestone steps and sweeping views of the skyline across the lake.

Day trips from Chicago

Indiana Dunes National Park

About 1-1.5 hours by train or car

Sand dunes, beaches and hiking trails on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, reachable by the South Shore Line train.

Milwaukee

About 1.5 hours by Amtrak train

Wisconsin's largest city is known for its breweries, lakefront art museum and Harley-Davidson Museum.

Starved Rock State Park

About 1.5-2 hours by car

Canyons, waterfalls and sandstone bluffs along the Illinois River, with hiking trails and seasonal waterfalls.

Plan your Chicago trip

Things to do in Chicago: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Chicago?+

Top sights include Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago River Architecture Cruise and Willis Tower Skydeck. Away from the crowds, try Garfield Park Conservatory and Chicago Cultural Center.

What are the most popular tours in Chicago?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Chicago Architecture River Cruise (4.8 stars, 17,156 reviews); Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour (4.7 stars, 11,167 reviews); Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady (4.9 stars, 7,460 reviews).

How much do tours in Chicago cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €25 and €91 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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