Chicago, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Chicago
24 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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345 Art Gallery
345 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Adler Planetarium
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.
1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Art Institute of Chicago Columbus Drive Entrance
230 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Balloon Museum | EmotionAir Chicago
2828 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
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Chicago Children's Museum
Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Chicago Sports Museum
Interactive exhibits, artifacts & memorabilia help tell the story of the city's rich sports history.
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Color Factory Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr Lower Level 2, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
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Concord Music Hall
Mid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
2047 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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Field Museum
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Gallery Guichard
436 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Lincoln Hall
Midsize venue for live music performances along with an unpretentious on-site cocktail bar.
2424 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
435 N Michigan Ave Ste G, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Museum of Illusions Chicago
Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
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National Museum of Mexican Art
Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
3015 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Park West
Midsize 1920s entertainment venue featuring performances by nationally known comedy & music acts.
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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The Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Restored 19th-century mansion with notable Gilded Age architectural features & antiques.
50 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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The Riviera Theatre
Concert venue built in 1917 in French Renaissance Revival style.
4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
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The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA