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 139 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Chicago Murder Mystery Tour

Tourist attraction

5.00 (133 reviews)

Victory Monument

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A dignified and multifaceted monument dedicated to African American soldiers who fought bravely with distinction and valour during World War One. The central piece itself features an elevated plinthed warrior with rifle, striding into battle. On the base beneath other figures are artistically and cu...

5.00 (15 reviews)

the landing

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Good spot to take a date, plus you can get your Yoni repaired right up the street.

5.00 (12 reviews)

Jackson House

Tourist attraction

5.00 (9 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)

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Art center

👍👍 When the Center first opened they spoke of having regular jazz performances as part of their events. As most jazz fans know that is a promise seldom followed up on, or kept. The Logan Center far exceeded everyone's expectations. Their Jazz subscription series is top notch and rivals Symphony Center'...

4.90 (62 reviews)

USS Chicago Anchor

Historical place museum

👍👍 Excellent photo OP for your friends and family!

4.90 (60 reviews)

Museum Of Science Industry: Coal Mine

Museum

👍👍 Incredible place to visit in Chicago, everything seemed very good to me 👍

4.90 (16 reviews)

BP Pedestrian Bridge

Bridge

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

4.80 (110 reviews)

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art

Modern art museum

Museum & cultural center featuring contemporary Ukrainian-American art, concerts & readings.

4.80 (106 reviews)

El Paseo Community Garden

Community garden

👍👍 There’s beehives! This garden is amazing!!

4.80 (103 reviews)

Burnham Harbor

Marina

Facilities for boaters like fuel & laundry, plus transient slips, a restaurant & skyline views.

4.80 (84 reviews)

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

Eastern Orthodox Church

👍👍 Wonderful church!! Amazing architecture by Louis Sullivan and a nice friendly parish. The services are beautiful as well as the interior of the cathedral with old Russian icons and paintings. They have a good a capella choir. Highly recommend to visit. All services are in English.

4.80 (81 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)

River Esplanade Park

Park

A landscaped river walkway leads to a plaza housing the Centennial Fountain & seasonal water cannon.

4.80 (76 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 (65 reviews)

Clark Street Bridge

Bridge

😐 A good place to see the Chicago River.

4.80 (64 reviews)

Kovler Lion House and Pepper Family Wildlife Center

Zoo

👍👍 Beautiful facility with lots of room for the animals to roam.

4.80 (59 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Chicago, United States