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The Best Cultural Activities in Chicago

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Cultural Activities in Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago ©
Art Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago
4.8
Developed from a free art school and gallery started in the 1860s, The Art Institute of Chicago now holds a permanent collection of more than
Tours from $5
Field Museum ©
Natural History Museum
Field Museum , Chicago
4.5
Field Museum contains permanent exhibits that range from the earliest fossils to present cultures around the world. Attracting nearly 2 milli
Tickets from $27
Museum of Science and Industry ©
Science Museum
Museum of Science and Industry , Chicago
4.6
Indulge your passion for the scientific world at Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The co
Tours from $5
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Gangsters and Ghosts Tour in Chicago
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Interested in exploring Chicago from the perspective of ghosts and gangsters? Want to really immerse yourself in the history of this great American city, right from the locations that started it all? This tour visits the locations frequented by some of Chicago's most notorious gangsters along with many of the most haunted locations in Chicago!You can get the best of both worlds with this 2 in 1, history-based guided walking tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories, right from the famous Chicago Loop Vice District! Tour departs from 71 E Wacker Drive.
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The Magnificent Mile ©
Neighborhood
The Magnificent Mile , Chicago
4.4
An upscale shopping district, The Magnificent Mile, lives up to its name with a selection of high-end stores, luxurious restaurants, and hote
Tours from $30
Chicago Cultural Center ©
Architectural Building
Chicago Cultural Center , Chicago
4.7
A landmark building and the nation’s first free municipal cultural center, Chicago Cultural Center hosts music, dance and theater performance
Tours from $5

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Where to stay in Chicago

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The Midwest's major center for business conventions, Chicago boasts many affordable places to stay, with most hotels located around the airport and the city's central business district. To discover the city from a comfortable base within walking distance of most tourist attractions, aim for one of the big chain hotels in the downtown area. If you're traveling on a limited budget and wish to get a deeper sense of Chicago's many diverse neighborhoods, consider staying away from the pricey city center and explore suburbs on a commuter train line for easy city access.
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Chicago

4.6
Observation Decks · Art Museums · Parks
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants. Renowned for its distinct architecture that provides countless sightseeing opportunities, the city attracts tourists with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and genuine friendliness, charming visitors with a sense of hospitality rarely found in other urban centers its size. The hub of the Midwest, Chicago features a picturesque skyline set against the waters of Lake Michigan, resembling more an inland sea than a freshwater lake. You have plenty to choose from for a diverse itinerary, including visits to the city's lakefront, huge parks, public squares, and world-class museums of art and science. With the Klarna Trips world travel planner, Chicago, and other destinations across the globe can be made central to your personalized travel plans.
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