- Our list of the best things to do in Chicago, Illinois, features the top 598 nearby activities — including 247 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Chicago, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 56 things to do within the city of Chicago, IL , followed by 542 popular activities in nearby cities, including Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Lombard, Tinley Park, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Niles, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Arlington Heights, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Wheaton, Wheeling, Orland Park, Hammond, Addison, Berwyn, Bloomingdale, Cicero, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Lisle, Carol Stream, Rosemont, Forest Park, Gary, Palatine, Munster, Buffalo Grove, Naperville, East Chicago, Lansing, Kankakee, Oak Forest, Bolingbrook and Bartlett
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Guests enjoy the many beers with various flavors from all over the Chicago land area
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The North Avenue Beach not only offers access to the lake, but also the chance to play volleyball or chess. The location also features a beach house, which features ocean-liner like architecture and dining opportunities.
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Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, a team famously known for having what is often considered the best team in league history in 1985. Additionally, the location also hosts college football events, including games involving the nearby University of Notre Dame.
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Union Station is an old active train station that offers visitors access to a variety of locations within the city. Guests of this site can also purchase refreshments and explore the site's spacious main dome.
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Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
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McCormick Place is a convention center that hosts a variety of meetings, events, and conferences throughout the year. The location features a food court, a Starbucks, and a snack bar for guests seeking refreshments during the events.
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At the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.
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329 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610
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House of Blues Chicago offers guests the opportunity to listen to authentic blues music and drink a variety of alcoholic beverages, including local choices. Visitors of this site can also purchase food items while listening to performers like Citizen Cope.
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Located within The Loop, the Financial District is the home of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The site, which serves a purpose similar to that of Wall Street, features both 1920s and 1930s architecture.