The 10 Best Landmarks & Historical Buildings in Chicago, IL

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I really enjoyed my tour of this museum. The tour guide could have been a bit more energetic, but other than that it was perfect, especially because I went on a Wednesday and it was free. The house is so unique, after touring many historic homes this is just one of a kind. The courtyard especially is so cool…

Emily C.

Glessner House Museum

This is a go to, no questions asked. Even if it is only 5 minutes but this is history!

Arlen S.

Michael Jordan Statue

The lobby is always so clean and each week decorated with a new gorgeous display of flowers at both reception desks. The staff could not be more friendly and helpful. No matter how many times I’ve seen families walk inside thinking they were at the skydeck, the staff never gets frustrated and always helps the…

Brooke K.

Willis Tower Plaza

We came here first before we went to SkyDeck. I have to admit at first sight the view is fantastic. You get to look over the buildings and Lake Michigan on one side. You can even see the Navy pier from here. The thing they advertise to do here is Tilt. I decided to give it a try.It’s an extra charge of seven…

Rosy P.

360 Chicago

I get as far as the Water Tower before Bae blocks my path. This landmark is famous for surviving the Great Chicago Fire. So what? The gas station a block down also survived the fire. The base is covered in bird feces and the surrounding benches are all occupied by homeless people, curled into fetal positions…

Maynard L.

Chicago Water Tower

A dark basement area is where you must go to deal with license plates. A quick trip will do the deed, if you arrive prepared with all requisite paper !Driver licenses and state IDs are issued in a separate area that always has a long line snaking through!There’s a food court in the basement.There are shops on…

Claudia D.

State of Illinois Building

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123 places in Chicago, ordered by rating:

Open House Chicago

5.0

11 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-922-3432
Address:	224 S Michigan Ave

Landmarks & Historical Buildings /

The Rookery Building

4.2

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-553-6100
Address:	209 S LaSalle St

Venues & Event Spaces / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Art Institute of Chicago

4.8

45 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-443-3600
Address:	111 S Michigan Ave

Museums / Art Schools / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Crown Fountain

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-742-1168
Address:	Michigan Ave

Parks / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

The Cloud Gate aka ‘The ‘Bean’

4.6

22 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-742-1168
Address:	Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St

Landmarks & Historical Buildings /

Chicago Line Cruises

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-527-2002
Address:	465 N Mcclurg Ct

Boating / Boat Charters / Tours / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

St John Cantius Church

4.5

19 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-243-7373
Address:	825 N Carpenter St

Churches / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

St Mary of the Angels Church

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 773-278-2644
Address:	1850 N Hermitage Ave

Churches / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Chicago Theatre

4.4

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-462-6300
Address:	175 N State St

Performing Arts / Music Venues / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Willis Tower

4.3

45 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-875-9696
Address:	233 S Wacker Dr

Landmarks & Historical Buildings /

Frederick C Robie House

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-994-4000
Address:	5757 S Woodlawn Ave

Landmarks & Historical Buildings /

Chicago Water Tower

3.9

29 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-2400
Address:	806 N Michigan Ave

Art Galleries / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

John Hancock Center

4.5

30 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-751-3680
Address:	875 N Michigan Ave Ste 3614

Landmarks & Historical Buildings /

Chicago Riverwalk

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	400 E Lower Wacker Dr

Landmarks & Historical Buildings / Local Flavor / Parks

Blue Island

Brookfield

Hillside

The 10 Best Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Chicago, IL, United States

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