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Top Things to Do in Chicago for Art & Architecture Enthusiasts

There’s more to the Windy City than hot dogs and deep-dish pizza – Chicago is a world-renowned destination for innovative architecture and artistic prowess.

Architecture Cruise
Architecture Cruise
Architecture Cruise
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Architecture Cruise

Got 90 minutes? Then you’ve got time for an architecture cruise on the Chicago River. Your guide will regale you with facts and figures about each structure on Chicago’s skyline.

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Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
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Art Institute of Chicago

Join the ranks of Picasso, Dalí, Monet, Renoir, and Warhol at the Art Institute of Chicago. Skip the line and spend more time inside America’s second-largest art museum.

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The Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History
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The Museum of Natural History

Discover the pre-history of the Chicago area (and beyond) at the Field Museum of Natural History. 40 million artifacts await, including the towering skeleton of the largest T-rex to date.

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Save Money with the Chicago City Pass
Save Money with the Chicago City Pass
Save Money with the Chicago City Pass
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Save Money with the Chicago City Pass

Get more bang for your Chicago buck with a City Pass. Enjoy dozens of discounts on some of these attractions as well as other Windy City adventures – including Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Skydeck Chicago.

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Fun Things to Do in Chicago

Full of food, sights, and history, Chicago is one to add to your list. Use this list of attractions, landmarks, and local gems as your guide to a perfect trip to the Windy City!

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