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Art Institute of Chicago
As featured in 3 days in Chicago
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Ollie #1 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 1,022 reviews
Owner description: This Classical Renaissance structure, guarded by two bronze lions at its entrance, boasts one of the world's great art collections, including the...... more » Owner description: This Classical Renaissance structure, guarded by two bronze lions at its entrance, boasts one of the world's great art collections, including the trademark "American Gothic." « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Cloud Gate
Ollie #2 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 433 reviews

Anish Kapoor's bean-shaped sculpture is considered to be the centerpiece of the new Millennium Park. more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
Ollie #3 of 323 attractions in Chicago
5 of 5 stars 147 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters; Performances
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Lookingglass Theatre Company
Ollie #4 of 323 attractions in Chicago
5 of 5 stars 47 reviews

Lookingglass Theatre may be found in the historic Water Tower Water Works building in the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. They produce 3-4 shows each... more »

Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
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Million Dollar Quartet
Ollie #5 of 323 attractions in Chicago
5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: The new hit musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary Rock N' Roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl...... more » Owner description: The new hit musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary Rock N' Roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Hear the greatest hits from these music legends like "Blue Suede Shoes", "Great Balls of Fire" and more. Wed. 2pm & 7:30pm; Thurs. 7:30pm; Fri. 8pm; Sat. 5pm & 8pm; Sun. 3:30pm & 6:30pm. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  5.4 miles from city center
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Lake Michigan
Ollie #6 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 309 reviews

Chicago's source of drinking water, port access to the Atlantic via the Saint Lawrence seaway, and summertime playground.  There are many beaches in the city.  Please heed... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  11.7 miles from city center
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Millennium Park
As featured in 3 days in Chicago and 1 other guide
Ollie #7 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 1,060 reviews

Millennium Park, completed in 2004 (4 years late and enormously over budget) covers the area north of the Art Institute in Chicago built on air rights over commuter train tracks... more »

Attraction type  Parks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Museum of Science and Industry
As featured in Chicago for young kids
Ollie #8 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 651 reviews

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is the best place to visit while you are in Chicago. They have many exhibits and lots of things for kids to do. If you are going to... more »

Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  5.3 miles from city center
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Holy Name Cathedral
Ollie #9 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews

Seat  of the Chicago Catholic archdiocese. more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Ollie #10 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 191 reviews
Owner description: The Chicago Cultural Center is the nation’s first free municipal cultural center and one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning...... more » Owner description: The Chicago Cultural Center is the nation’s first free municipal cultural center and one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building, opened in 1897 as the city’s first public library, is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, and annually presents hundreds of free cultural exhibits and performances. The building also houses a Visitor Information Center, gift shop, and café. Admission is free. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Art Galleries
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Michigan Avenue
Ollie #11 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 598 reviews
This main downtown thoroughfare includes the Magnificent Mile, a stretch full of every store imaginable and several of the city's landmark buildings.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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The Rookery
Ollie #12 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Owner description: Set in the heart of Chicago’s financial district, at 209 South LaSalle Street, Daniel Burnham and John Root’s Rookery Building is a Chicago landmark,...... more » Owner description: Set in the heart of Chicago’s financial district, at 209 South LaSalle Street, Daniel Burnham and John Root’s Rookery Building is a Chicago landmark, containing a luminous and brilliantly articulated central light court remodeling by Frank Lloyd Wright.When completed in 1888, The Rookery was one of the most expensive and largest commercial buildings in Chicago, housing more than 600 offices. The building’s name was carried over from a nickname given to the structures that occupied The Rookery site prior to its design. These buildings, Chicago’s temporary city hall and a water tank, were known popularly as “the rookery” because of the many birds that nested there and the likelihood of being “rooked” by the politicians in residence.In 1898, when Frank Lloyd Wright opened his studio in Oak Park, he rented space in The Rookery Building to serve as his downtown Chicago office. In 1905, Wright was commissioned to update the interior design and plan of the light court and lobbies. He realized a stunning balance between Burnham & Root’s ornamental ironwork and his own vision to create a spectacular environment – one of his most dramatic interior compositions.Learn about the building’s fascinating history and the unique contribution of one of America’s greatest architects on the Preservation Trust’s guided tours Monday through Friday at noon. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Wrigley Field
Ollie #13 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 505 reviews
One of America's smallest, oldest, and best-loved ballparks, Wrigley is home to the Chicago Cubs.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Sports Complexes
Distance  6.8 miles from city center
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John Hancock Center / Observatory
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Ollie #14 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 796 reviews
Visitors to Chicago's fourth tallest building can visit the 94th-floor observatory for a spectacular view of the city.
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
Ollie #15 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
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Richard H. Driehaus Museum
As featured in Chicago off the beaten path
Ollie #16 of 323 attractions in Chicago
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: Take a step back in time to the Gilded Age with banker Samuel Nickerson's mansion. Explore all three floors of the museum and discover how the...... more » Owner description: Take a step back in time to the Gilded Age with banker Samuel Nickerson's mansion. Explore all three floors of the museum and discover how the Nickerson family lived and socialized. The museum is closed on Mondays. Tours are an extra $5, but well worth it. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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Oriental Institute Museum
Ollie #17 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews

The word "oriental" in the name might confuse some.  The collection has nothing to do with China, Japan or India, but instead is a huge archelogical collection of objects from... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums; Museums
Distance  5.0 miles from city center
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Lincoln Park Zoo
As featured in Chicago For free and 1 other guide
Ollie #18 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 434 reviews
Owner description: Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best...... more » Owner description: Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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Blue Man Group
Ollie #19 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 192 reviews
Owner description: It’s new. It’s cool. BLUE MAN GROUP has updated the wildly popular theatrical show at its Chicago venue. Taking a closer look at the technology that...... more » Owner description: It’s new. It’s cool. BLUE MAN GROUP has updated the wildly popular theatrical show at its Chicago venue. Taking a closer look at the technology that both surrounds and isolates us, BLUE MAN GROUP showcases technogeek ingenuity while uniting the audience in primal, collective exhilaration. Signature BLUE MAN GROUP moments combine with breathtakingly fun new pieces for an explosive evening of entertainment. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  6.1 miles from city center
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Goodman Theater
Ollie #20 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Acclaimed local theater productions and theater education.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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