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The Art Institute of Chicago

Mon.: 11a-5p

Tues.: Closed

Wed.: 11a-5p

Thurs: 11a-8p

Fri.-Sun.: 11a-5p

$32 Adults

$26 Seniors

Renowned art museum in the heart of Chicago. Current exhibits: Korean National Treasures: 2,000 Years of Art; Edgar Calel: Corn Mountain of Life (Ixim Juyu K’aslem); Embroidered Traditions from Morocco to Afghanistan and more!

0.1 mi

The Art Institute of Chicago

Baháʼí House of Worship

Mon.-Sun: 10a-6p

Prayers: Daily 12:30p & 5:30p

Free

During your visit, you are free to explore the Baha’i Faith’s unifying teachings, including the oneness of humanity, the common threads among all major religions, and the connection between the human spirit and the betterment of the world.

15.5 mi

Baháʼí House of Worship

Chicago History Museum

Mon.: Closed

Tues-Sat.: 9:30a-4:30p

Sun: 12p-5p

$19 Adults

$17 Seniors

Discover Chicago History! Current exhibitions: Aquí en Chicago (English); Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s; Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till

3.6 mi

Chicago History Museum

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tour

Mon.-Sun.: 10a-7:30p

$35-$90 (based on tour type)

An in-depth, expert architectural-based river boat tour. From the 100-year-old Art Deco, Neo-Classical, and Gothic Towers, to some of the tallest modern-day skyscrapers, Chicago is where old meets futuristic architectural endeavors. Tickets must be purchased in advance!

1.2 mi

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tour

Holy Name Cathedral

Mon.-Sun.: 7a-5p

See website for Sat/Sun Mass times.

Free

Holy Name Cathedral is both a parish and the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is a historic church, first built in 1845.

1.1 mi

Holy Name Cathedral

Garfield Park Conservatory

Mon-Tue.: Closed

Wed.: 10a-8p

Thurs-Sun.: 10a-5p

$10 Adults

$5 Seniors

Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. From tropical canopies and desert blooms to quiet garden paths and flowing water, every corner of the conservatory invites you to slow down, explore, and connect with nature’s wonders. You must register in advance, timed entry!

5.7 mi

Garfield Park Conservatory

Field Museum

Mon.-Sun.: 9a-5p

$30

Natural history and science museum. Current exhibits: The Changing Face of Science, After the Age of Dinosaurs (Add-on), Pokemon Fossil Museum (Add-on)

7.4 mi

Field Museum

Lincoln Park Zoo

Mon-Fri.: 8a-5p

Sat-Sun: 8a-7p

Free

Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to being the place in Chicago for all things wildlife, where children learn to love animals, adults rediscover what it’s like to wonder, and nature isn’t just an escape, but the priority.

4.4 mi

Lincoln Park Zoo

Millenium Park

Mon.-Sun.: 6a-11p

Free

Public park in the heart of the city with features like Cloud Gate aka “the Bean”, Crown Fountain, Millennium Monument, Chicago Cultural Center, and more!

.2 mi

Millenium Park

Obama Presidential Center

06/20-21: 10a-5p

Free

Free reservations still available for the Grand Opening Weekend Open House. You must register in advance!

8.1 mi

Obama Presidential Center

The Second City

Mon.-Fri.: 6p-9p

Sat-Sun: 3p-9p

$10-$40 (based on show)

Oldest, continuously running improv-based comedy show in Chicago. Famous alums include: Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, John Belushi, Mike Myers, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colber. Tickets must be purchased in advance!

3.7 mi

The Second City

Spertus Institute

Mon.-Thurs.: 9a-5p

Fri.: 9a-3p

Free

An Institution of Higher Jewish Learning Dedicated to Real-World Action.

0.5 mi

Spertus Institute

Unity Temple

Mon.-Fri.: 9a-2:15p

Sat.: 9a-11:15a

Service: Sun. 9a

$18-$40 (based on tour type)

Home to Oak Park’s Unitarian Universalist congregation since 1871, Unity Temple is the oldest Frank Llyod Wright building still in use for the same purpose for which it was built, it stands today as a masterpiece of modern architecture and design

10.1 mi

Unity Temple Tours