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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
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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

Your commute on the Kennedy Expressway is about to take much longer
A planned three-year construction project will close multiple lanes at a time on the Kennedy.

Discover your food horoscope at Time Out Market Chicago
From pasta to sushi, there's a dish for every astrological sign.

The Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 lineup is here
Catch The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver at Union Park this summer.

Chef Stephen Gillanders is taking Valhalla overseas with Chefs on Tour
Chicagoans can try dishes from the new international dinner series at Time Out Market Chicago.
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