What Best Things to Do are there in Illinois?

These are all Best Things to Do in Illinois:The Art Institute of Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, 875 North Michigan Avenue, Field Museum, Grant Park

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Illinois?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Illinois include:The Art Institute of Chicago:4.7, 360 CHICAGO:4.8, 875 North Michigan Avenue:4.5, Field Museum:4.7, Grant Park:4.3

At what locations in Illinois can Best Things to Do in Illinois be found?

The Best Things to Do in Illinois are mainly located in:The Art Institute of Chicago:Chicago, 360 CHICAGO:Chicago, 875 North Michigan Avenue:Chicago, Field Museum:Chicago, Grant Park:Chicago

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The Art Institute of Chicago
4.7/5
󰺂8.1
244.59
Chicago.Grant Park
>100 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Victorian-style museum entrance
City views from sculpture garden
󱨠Saved by 252 users󱨠258 positive reviews
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360 CHICAGO
4.8/5
󰺂7.9
173.43
Chicago.Downtown Chicago
>100 km from downtown
Highlights:
View city from 1350 ft glass
󱓊Willis Tower & Chicago River views
󱨠Saved by 123 users󱨠98% positive reviews
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875 North Michigan Avenue
4.5/5
󰺂7.9
193.17
Chicago.Downtown Chicago
>100 km from downtown
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Illinois
Highlights:
󱓊94th-floor Chicago panoramic view
󱨜344m skyscraper, once world's second
󱨠132 positive reviews
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Field Museum
4.7/5
󰺂7.3
177.42
Chicago.Near South Side
>100 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Compound Eye Insect Underground Adventure
󱓊Chicago Museum Campus highlights
󱨠Saved by 141 users󱨠244 positive reviews
5
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Grant Park
4.3/5
󰺂7.3
Chicago.Grant Park
>100 km from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Illinois
Highlights:
󱓊City park with world-class landmarks
󱓊Lakefront park with cultural venues
󱨠40% positive reviews
6
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Navy Pier
4.5/5
󰺂6.6
Chicago.Near North Side
>100 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Illinois
Highlights:
󰀆200-acre park & shopping area
󱓊Night cruise: Ferris wheel views
󱨠Saved by 175 users󱨠103 positive reviews
7
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Rte 66
4.7/5
󰺂6.5
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
>100 km from downtown
Southern California Vintage Car River Festival Begins
Highlights:
󰋄Mountain & plain breathtaking view
󱓊Spans 2,500 miles across USA
󱨠Saved by 137 users󱨠39% positive reviews
8
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Willis Tower
4.5/5
󰺂6.4
272.03
Chicago.Downtown Chicago
>100 km from downtown
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Illinois
Highlights:
󱓊Elevator shows famous buildings' heights
360° view of Chicago skyline
󱨠Saved by 170 users󱨠248 positive reviews
9
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Millennium Park
4.6/5
󰺂6.2
Chicago.Downtown Chicago
>100 km from downtown
Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Millennium Park in Chicago | Nov 21, 2025-Jan 8, 2026
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Outdoor music & crown experience
󱓊Lake Michigan & city skyline views
󱨠Saved by 204 users󱨠270 positive reviews
10
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Skydeck Chicago
4.8/5
󰺂6.1
272.03
Chicago.Downtown Chicago
>100 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Chicago's iconic nicknamed landmarks
󱓊Windy City charm on display
󱨠45% positive reviews