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Millennium Park & Cloud Gate — visit the Bean and enjoy free outdoor concerts—
The Art Institute of Chicago — one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US—
Chicago Architecture River Cruise — the world's greatest architectural city from the water—
Navy Pier — iconic lakefront pier with Ferris wheel, theatre and restaurants—
The 606 Trail — elevated park trail through Wicker Park and Bucktown—
Chicago Riverwalk — pedestrian promenade along the Chicago River—
The Field Museum — natural history museum with Sue the T-Rex—
Shedd Aquarium — world-class aquarium on the Museum Campus lakefront—
Adler Planetarium — America's first planetarium with stunning lake views—
Willis Tower Skydeck — glass-floored ledge 1,353 feet above the city—
360 Chicago at the John Hancock Center — tilting glass floors and cocktails—
Lincoln Park & Zoo — free admission zoo in a 1,200-acre lakefront park—
Chicago Blues scene — catch live blues at Buddy Guy's Legends or Kingston Mines—
Deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati's or Giordano's — the great Chicago debate—
Chicago-style hot dog at Portillo's — never ketchup, always sport peppers—
The Chicago Cultural Center — stunning Tiffany glass dome, free exhibitions—
Museum of Science and Industry — the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere—
Wrigley Field — catch a Cubs game at baseball's most beloved ballpark—
Chicago Jazz Festival — world-class free festival in Millennium Park every September—
Second City — the legendary comedy club that launched SNL and countless careers—
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge — Al Capone's favourite speakeasy, still swinging—
Wicker Park & Bucktown — independent boutiques, galleries and the best brunch—
Logan Square — craft cocktail bars, bakeries and the best neighbourhood vibe—
Pilsen — Mexican-American neighbourhood with incredible murals and food—
Chicago Riverwalk dining — outdoor restaurants along the river in summer—
Grant Park — the city's front lawn, host to Lollapalooza and festivals—
Maggie Daley Park — mini-golf, climbing wall and skating ribbon beside Millennium Park—
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago — four floors of cutting-edge art—
Chicago History Museum — in-depth exploration of the city's remarkable story—
The Newberry Library — rare books and maps in a magnificent 1893 building—
Hyde Park & the University of Chicago — Obama's neighbourhood, Gothic campus—
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park — the birthplace of Prairie Style—
Robie House — Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style masterpiece in Hyde Park—
Chinatown — Chicago's vibrant Chinatown with dim sum and bubble tea—
Garfield Park Conservatory — one of the largest botanical conservatories in the US—
The 360 Chicago TILT experience — tilting glass box 1,000 feet in the air—
Chicago Blackhawks or Bulls game at United Center — passionate Chicago sports—
A bears game at Soldier Field — NFL on the lakefront—
Steppenwolf Theatre — legendary ensemble theatre in Lincoln Park—
Chicago Symphony Orchestra — one of the world's great orchestras at Orchestra Hall—
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — hands-on natural science in Lincoln Park—
Eat at Girl & the Goat — Stephanie Izard's West Loop flagship restaurant—
Alinea — Grant Achatz's three-Michelin-star avant-garde dining experience—
Chicago Botanic Garden — 385 acres of stunning gardens in Glencoe—
Oak Street Beach — prime sunbathing on Lake Michigan with skyline views—
Montrose Beach & Bird Sanctuary — birder's paradise on the North Side lakefront—
Chicago Architecture Biennial — world's largest architecture exhibition—
Explore Andersonville — Swedish-heritage neighbourhood with great independent shops—
Chicago Neighbourhood Festivals — block parties and festivals all summer long—
Kayaking the Chicago River — paddle through the urban canyon of skyscrapers—