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Attractions
Plan your perfect day exploring the city with our guide to Chicago's best attractions, from museums to tours to parks
Where to hang out on the Chicago Riverwalk
Admire the views while frequently businesses along this riverfront path.
The 25 best Chicago attractions
It’s no surprise that Chicago is one of the finest tourist destinations in the country.
The 10 best Chicago museums
Learn about art, history and science at these amazing cultural institutions.
The most romantic places in Chicago
Here's where to get all lovey-dovey throughout the city.
Chicago attractions by neighborhood
The best museums in Chicago
The 10 best Chicago museums
These well-respected Chicago institutions are among the top in the country
Free museum days at the best Chicago museums
Ditch the hefty price tag and take advantage of these gratis days
These well-respected Chicago institutions are among the top in the country
The 10 best Chicago museums
These well-respected Chicago institutions are among the top in the country
Free museum days at the best Chicago museums
Ditch the hefty price tag and take advantage of these gratis days
The best contemporary art galleries in Chicago
See original artwork by up-and-coming, emerging and established artists
What's happening behind the scenes at your favorite Chicago museum?
We stepped into collections, laboratories and libraries at three beloved institutions
The best free art museums and galleries
Some of Chicago's best museums and art galleries don't charge admission
Attractions for kids
Chicago's top children's museums
When the weather turns too cold, hot or rainy, children's museum can be a savior
The best indoor activities for kids
Whether your tot’s an artist, an adventurer or a scientist, they'll love these outings
Top indoor playgrounds in Chicago
These spots offer plenty to keep the kids busy—even on the most miserable of days
The best things to do with kids on and around the 606
The 606 isn't just for runners—it’s also a haven for the city’s smallest set
News in Chicago
How to register for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Next year's race is happening on October 12, 2025. Yes, you can already enter.
This new map has your Chicago holiday plans sorted, from Halloween through New Year's Eve
Check out this interactive, global map of holiday happenings, picked by Time Out editors.
Bobbi Brown is giving away free makeup at her Chicago store today
The legendary makeup artist is celebrating the anniversary of her Jones Road brand.
The 2025 finalists for Chicago’s local food awards, the Jean Banchets, have been revealed
See all of the nominees for Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Best Pizza and more.
The best Chicago tours
The 15 best Chicago boat tours
See more of the city by water this year
The 31 best Chicago breweries and taprooms
Sip your way through Chicago's best suds on a brewery tour
See more of the city by water this year
The 15 best Chicago boat tours
See more of the city by water this year
The 31 best Chicago breweries and taprooms
Sip your way through Chicago's best suds on a brewery tour
The best crime tours of Chicago
Some of these tours will chill you to the bone
The top 10 Chicago tours that you should go on
These are, in our opinion, the best ways to discover Chicago's best attractions
Chow down on a Chicago food tour
Sample all of Chicago's most irresistable eats in a single afternoon