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Willis Tower is one of Chicago.

1. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews

Hareem K.Hareem Khan: go to willis tower and check out the glass balconies!

Millennium Park Chiropractic is one of Chicago.

2. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews

Ryan M.Ryan Murphy: Take a photo in front of the Bean (Cloud Gate)! Read more.

Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

3. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews

Rob M.Rob Moffitt: It's a cloud! It's a gate! No, it's the Bean!

Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago.

4. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rowe: Amazing Views! ...visit www.the-skydeck.com and purchase tickets in advance! Also go to www.sunrisesunset.com for the Chicago sunset calendar. Read more.

The Magnificent Mile is one of Chicago.

5. The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave (btwn E Oak St & Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Road · Streeterville · 90 tips and reviews

IJCGIJCG: Abren a las 10 am. No dejes de visitar la torre de agua y la plaza de mujeres, el centro comercial.

Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago.

6. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews
Lake Michigan is one of Chicago.

7. Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL
Lake · 81 tips and reviews
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago.

8. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 134 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: One of Chicago’s top attractions, and it is absolutely free. Shows start every hour on the hour and last for 20 minutes, reaching heights of 150 feet in the air. Read more.

360 CHICAGO is one of Chicago.

9. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews

Jim R.Jim Ruvalcaba: Visit 10 - 20 minutes before sunset. That way you get the best of the day and night views in one visit.

Chicago Water Tower is one of Chicago.

10. Chicago Water Tower

8.8
806 N Michigan Ave (btwn Pearson St & Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Streeterville · 40 tips and reviews
Tribune Tower is one of Chicago.

11. Tribune Tower

435 N Michigan Ave (at E Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 55 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1925, this 40-story skyscraper is the home of The Chicago Tribune, which printed its first edition in 1847 in a one-room plant.

Bella Bacino's is one of Chicago.

12. Bella Bacino's

75 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 36 tips and reviews
Best Buy is one of Chicago.

13. Best Buy

875 N Michigan Ave (at Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Electronics Store · Streeterville · 28 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Gallagher: The bathroom is hidden on the second floor by home theater. You're welcome.

Crown Fountain is one of Chicago.

14. Crown Fountain

8.9
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 63 tips and reviews

David B.David Basulto: Amazing structure by Chicago architecture firm Krueck & Saxton

Daley Plaza is one of Chicago.

15. Daley Plaza

7.9
50 W Washington St (btwn Clark St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Plaza · The Loop · 50 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Chicago Picasso was the first monumental modern sculpture to be placed in the Loop. Read more.

Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

16. Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Attraction · Streeterville · 50 tips and reviews

Eddy K.Eddy K: Great view! If you're in Chicago, you gotta ride it!

Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago.

17. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Apple North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago.

18. Apple North Michigan Avenue

679 North Michigan Avenue (at E Huron St), Chicago, IL
Electronics Store · Streeterville · 92 tips and reviews

Todd C.Todd Carpenter: Ask the sales people if they sell the Google Glasses and watch their hipster heads explode.

Chicago Board of Trade is one of Chicago.

19. Chicago Board of Trade

141 W Jackson Blvd (at LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Office · The Loop · 33 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This Art Deco skyscraper, designed by Holabird & Root and completed in 1930, was the tallest building in Chicago until the Daley Center was built in 1965.

Grant Park is one of Chicago.

20. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

21. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In a suspenseful scene, which was shot at Navy Pier for "The Dark Knight", the Joker (Heath Ledger) pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens, one with prisoners, against each other. Read more.

The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago.

22. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 92 tips and reviews
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Chicago.

23. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

7.7
61 E Madison St (btwn S Wabash Ave. & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 181 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago.

24. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews

BethBeth: Observation deck is $17.50/pp. save yourself some money and have a drink in the signature room. Yes, the best view is in the ladies restroom... Sorry fellas

Yolk is one of Chicago.

25. Yolk

8.4
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago.

26. Yolk

8.0
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

27. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.8
805 S State St (btwn 8th St & 9th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 192 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

28. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 331 tips and reviews
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North is one of Chicago.

29. Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North

6.7
350 W Mart Center Dr, Chicago, IL
Hotel · River North · 65 tips and reviews
360 CHICAGO is one of Chicago.

30. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews
Shoreline Sightseeing is one of Chicago.

31. Shoreline Sightseeing

9.1
600 E Grand Ave (at Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Boat or Ferry · Streeterville · 55 tips and reviews

32. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews
UNO Pizzeria & Grill is one of Chicago.

33. UNO Pizzeria & Grill

7.9
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews
Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago is one of Chicago.

34. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago

6.9
619 N Wabash Ave (Due), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 135 tips and reviews
Water Tower Place is one of Chicago.

35. Water Tower Place

8.1
835 N Michigan Ave (E Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 158 tips and reviews
Macy's is one of Chicago.

36. Macy's

7.8
111 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Department Store · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews

37. Macy's

835 N Michigan Ave Ste 100, Chicago, IL
Department Store · Streeterville · 45 tips and reviews

38. Nordstrom

8.7
55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Department Store · Near North Side · 96 tips and reviews
Burt's Place is one of Chicago.

39. Burt's Place

7.7
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews
Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Chicago.

40. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews