Hidden gems - Tourist Attractions in Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Chicago

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chicago. This list contains 61 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Magic Factory Lofts

Short term apartment rental agency

👍👍 Magic Factory Loft 2West was a the real place, you get what you see when you walk into Magic Factory. It’s beautiful, spacious, and airy with interesting ethnic and artistic decor. The shower pressure was excellent and beds comfy. Updated bathrooms with good lighting and high quality cotton towels....

5.00 (148 reviews)

Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii

Catholic church

👍👍 I Love This Church!!!! I went to Grade School here. It's funny How you can Remeber things from the past !!! Columbus Park. We called Peanut park, club house on every Corner !!! (Protection) My Dad and My Uncle Owned the Grocery Store on the Corner of Taylor and Loomis. 1000 South. We lived above the...

4.90 (122 reviews)

Escape Artistry - The Railcar

Escape room center

👍 This escape room is unique and very immersive! The artistry/attention to detail alone was so fun and really lends itself to an immersive and challenging experience. The actual puzzles and challenges were fairly difficult, so it's definitely not a room for a group of people completely new to escape r...

4.90 (111 reviews)

Free Chicago Walking Tours

Tour operator

👍👍 It was a lovely experience. Jeffrey is very knowledgeable and shares a lot of cool facts about Chicago! He took us to the City Hall, Macy’s, Cultural Center and underground.

4.90 (103 reviews)

USS Chicago Anchor

Historical place museum

👍👍 Excellent photo OP for your friends and family!

4.90 (60 reviews)

Chicago Horizon

Scenic spot

👍👍 Magnificent place. the city lay in front of you in its entire glory, skyscrapers, lawn,s, and beautiful lake. Really beautiful site, not one ill soon forget not will I like to.

4.90 (33 reviews)

Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 The Chicago lighthouse came from Portland Oregon. Chicago Harbor Light House came to Chicago for the Columbian exposition in 1893 was relocated back for navigational light to the Chicago river in 1919.

4.80 (114 reviews)

BP Pedestrian Bridge

Bridge

Winding 925-ft. pedestrian bridge with stainless steel panels, designed by Frank Gehry.

4.80 (110 reviews)

Our Lady of the Holy Family Catholic Church

Catholic church

👍👍 Beatiful church, very spacios and I could see is a wonderfull co

4.80 (95 reviews)

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

Historical landmark

👍👍 Great view of this bridge and the city from the Kinzie Street Bridge. There's also a nice little walking path near this bridge. The view of the city from this location is wonderful and probably one of the least known by tourists. It's well worth a walk around the area. There used to be the wonde...

4.80 (77 reviews)

Chicago Greeter

Tour operator

👍👍 We chose Chicago Greeter in 2012 and our greeter was Ayanna Lewis. I've traveled all over the world and 11 years later, I still fondly think about this experience. It was one of the most enjoyable travel experiences that I've ever had, and it was FREE!!! She took us ALL over the city and she was so...

4.80 (74 reviews)

Emil Bach House

Vacation home rental agency

Restored 1915 home by Frank Lloyd Wright available for overnight stays & private events.

4.80 (73 reviews)

Regenstein Center for African Apes

Zoo

👍👍 I❤️🦍

4.80 (73 reviews)

South Shore Nature Sanctuary

Park

👍👍 A peaceful mid-afternoon walk. The weather was fine. The water a bit too cold for a swim, but I sat and enjoyed the waves. Very rare to have a solo lake experience and I was like a kid. The heat from the sand was welcoming. Best of all....no trash to avoid. The life guards were polite and alert. Can...

4.80 (64 reviews)

Clark Street Bridge

Bridge

😐 A good place to see the Chicago River.

4.80 (64 reviews)

The River Theater | Riverwalk

Park

👍👍 Great place to relax and people, boat, and dog watch.

4.80 (59 reviews)

National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

Heritage museum

👍👍 This was my first time here. I came for a Juneteenth celebration , the museum was next door. I learned some things about Black history I'd never heard before. It was very informative and I learned about A. Phillip Randolph, he was a very powerful man and was responsible for the march on Washingt...

4.80 (57 reviews)

Chicago Loop Synagogue

Synagogue

👍👍 A complete architectural gem in the centre of Chicago, the Chicago Loop Synagogue is definitely worth a visit if you get a chance.

4.80 (53 reviews)

Chicago Food Planet

Tour operator

4.80 (51 reviews)

Gold Star Families Memorial

Memorial park

Grassy, 5-acre park with sculptures & a memorial wall honoring fallen Chicago police officers.

4.80 (32 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Chicago, United States