Top 10 things to do in chicago 2024

From iconic venues to cultural must-sees and late-night shenanigans, here are the top things to do in Chicago

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The Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon, one of the most popular skating areas in the city,

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takes skaters around Millenium Park's north side on a quarter-mile loop.

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Known for its free concerts, public art installations and proximity to the Loop, this 24.5-acre park-

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may be one of the most popular gathering spots in the city.

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One of Chicago's most beloved institutions, this massive natural history museum-

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was built for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.

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Symphony Center is appropriately multifunctional as a centerpiece of Chicago's classical music scene.

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5. 360 CHICAGO

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This Chicago institution offers a variety of aquatic animal exhibits, including piranhas, giant frogs and Amazonian snakes

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For Navy Pier's 100th anniversary in 2016, the Ferris wheel was upgraded. There is an enclosed cabin inside the 200-foot-tall wheel

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Originally made of 30,000 glass panes, the dome was renovated in 2008 to provide natural light once again to the display.

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A free zoo with more than a thousand animals including apes, zebras, and flamingos. There are seasonal events-

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and special programming, and visitors can get up close to animals from around the world.

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There are tons of mind-bending photo opportunities at this Chicago outpost of an "educational entertainment" chain.

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