Take a boat cruise through the heart of the city, see your reflection in “The Bean,” step outside one of the world’s tallest buildings. We’ve rounded up some of the city’s must-see sights, iconic attractions, and top tours to add to your itinerary. And don’t miss attraction passes for reduced admission to museums, activities, and beyond.
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Chicago tours & attractions
Don’t leave without checking out these top sights.
Must-see Chicago attractions
![Shedd Aquarium](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/05/2021_0913_Shedd_Abel_Arciniega_08-600x400.jpg)
Chicago Museum Campus
Shedd Aquarium
![seadog_cruise](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/06/seadog_cruise-600x400.jpg)
Boat Tours
Chicago River
![Millennium_Park_15](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/08/Millennium_Park_15-600x400.jpg)
Millennium Park
Crown Fountain
![DuSable Black History Museum](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/09/2021_0916_DuSable_Museum_Abel_Arciniega_07-600x400.jpg)
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Washington Park
![RP_SKYDECK_15.jpg](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/RP_SKYDECK_15.jpg-600x400.jpg)
Skydeck Chicago
Willis Tower
![Museum of Science & Industry (MSI)](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/08/AAlexander_MSI_Interior3-600x400.jpg)
Museum Campus South
Museum of Science & Industry
![RP_NAVY PIER5](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/06/RP_NAVY-PIER5-600x400.jpg)
Navy Pier
Lake Michigan
![TILT at 360 CHICAGO](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/03/2021_0913_Tilt_Chicago-27-600x400.jpg)
360 CHICAGO
875 N. Michigan
![Pullman National Historic Park](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/09/Pullman_6-600x400.jpg)
Pullman National Historical Park
Historic Clock Tower
![Lincoln Park Zoo](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/2021_0914_Lincoln_Park_Abel_Arciniega_08-600x400.jpg)
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park
![Garfield Park Conservatory](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/CC_garfieldPark-Conserv-600x400.jpg)
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park
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Upcoming events
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Tours & Attractions
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Aug28
![BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/03/fkopjrLPskyfzB6jHg_roA.large_-600x400.jpg)
Tours & Attractions
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Aug29
![The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/06/The-World-Within-Choose-Chicago-event-image-2024-600x400.jpg)
Tours & Attractions
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Chicago Loop & River North
Aug29
![BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago](https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/03/fkopjrLPskyfzB6jHg_roA.large_-600x400.jpg)
Tours & Attractions
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Aug30
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