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Looking for things to do in Chicago? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Chicago, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Popular Types of Attractions in Chicago
Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Historical attractions | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Parks | Outdoor activities | Shooting | Cycling
Popular Attractions in Chicago
Chicago Children's Museum | Soldier Field | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church | Marquette Building | National Veterans Art Museum | Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum | St. Hyacinth Basilica | Vietnam Veterans Fountain | Jay Pritzker Pavilion | Old Colony Building | Lincoln Monument | National Museum of Mexican Art | Bob-O-Link Meadow | Aldo Castillo Gallery | Victory Monument | Dearborn Street Bridge | Goodman Theatre | Davis Theater, Chicago | Hall Branch, Chicago Public Library | Chicago Victory Church | Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours | Freedom Temple Church of God in Christ | Grape Park | Makki Masjid | West Town | May I Have This Dance | Portage-Cragin Branch, Chicago Public Library | Blessed Maria Gabriella West Parish | First Corinthians M.B. Church Pastor Harvey Spivey
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Popular Restaurants in Chicago
Eleven City Diner | Alinea | The Gage | Girl & The Goat | NoMI | Shanghai Terrace | Untitled Supper Club | Dining Room At Kendall College | Boka | Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab | Au Cheval | EL ideas | Oriole | Miru | Tufano's Vernon Park Tap | The Purple Pig Restaurant | Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | Portillo's Hot Dogs | Sepia | Tanta | Weber Grill Restaurant | Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe | m.henry | Bub City | Everest | RPM Steak | Sunda Chicago | Viaggio | Momotaro | Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
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