Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks 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 64 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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See It ALL Chicago Mini Bus Tours
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 Great tour for seniors as it's about a 2 hr long tour, Easy on and off minibus with low steps and handrails. Clean, comfortable seats and large windows. My 92 yr old dad really enjoyed the tour. Bathrooms are available at 1st stop, about 30 minutes into tour. Several stops where minibus waits for yo...
4.80 (59 reviews)
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Chicago Food Planet
Tour operator
4.80 (51 reviews)
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Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 We went on the River North Food Tour and had a blast! Our tour guide, Jake did an excellent job of keeping us entertained and our belly's full of delicious foods. This is a walking food so be prepared to walk about 2 miles at a nice pace. It was a great was to meet other people on the tour. We will...
4.80 (50 reviews)
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Norwood Park Historical Society
Non-profit organization
😠 My cousin had her wedding here and let me tell u exactly what the owner of this place did. She originally agreed to let my cousin set up everything with the help of people the night before. But when we were there she said "there was too many poeple" and we could not set up anymore. Sending us home....
4.80 (44 reviews)
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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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Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Statue
Historical landmark
👍👍 Monument honoring the founder of Chicago. The first citizen of Chicago. His father was a French sea captain and his mother a slave of African descent. DuSable settled by the Chicago River, developing a prosperous trading post around 1779. That little settlement became the great city of Chicago. Toda...
4.80 (25 reviews)
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Nichols Bridgeway
Bridge
👍👍 Tip - this is a great location to get a great photo of the city!! Or, during the fall, make this a top spot to take a family photo with the fall colors! I have taken several groups of friends and family here on their first trip to Chicago!
4.80 (23 reviews)
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Dearborn Street Bridge
Bridge
👍 Great fishing spot. One day, I caught 5 rent-bikes. I cooked up the bikes and fed it to my family. They loved it.
4.70 (147 reviews)
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Elks National Memorial and Headquarters
Fraternal organization
😠 I quit the elks after a month because they doubled down on supporting racism. I joined the elks last month because my family had good experiences with them. At first it seemed promising, I enjoy helping make a better community for the next generation. The Elks have grants for students and do some g...
4.70 (146 reviews)
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Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
Garden
Small area in Grant Park with walking paths amid ornamental gardens, plus summer music festivals.
4.70 (109 reviews)
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Segway Experience of Chicago
Tour agency
👍👍 Captain Segway is entertaining and very knowledgeable about Chicago! Thanks for the great experience. We saw more in two hours then we had all weekend!
4.70 (109 reviews)
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Ulysses S. Grant Monument
Monument
👍👍 Love US Grant. He's one of the most misunderstood figures in American History. His willingness to press the fight during the civil war allowed for the capture of Richmond and the end of the war. His attempts to reconstruct the south were often thwarted by the very people he trusted the jobs to. Whil...
4.70 (105 reviews)
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Fountain of the Great Lakes
Fountain
👍👍 This place is a hidden gem. Nice relaxing area in the middle of downtown, with plenty of trees and fountains.
4.70 (84 reviews)
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Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 You feel like you're stepping back in time here on this early 20th century bridge. At the same time, it gives you views of lots of major architecture from Chicago from the 19th, 20th, 21st century.
4.70 (83 reviews)
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Robinson Woods-South
Nature preserve
👍👍 Nice and peace trail to walk or bike . Has good access to fishing . A lot of deer ! I was fishing and one walked up right beside me . They don’t seem shy. Unfortunately humans litter to much , take back what you bring!!!
4.70 (80 reviews)
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Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain
Fountain
👍👍 My secret little spot to just relax and enjoy the view.
4.70 (69 reviews)
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Wrigley Square
Park
Tree-lined corner section of Millennium Park that features the Millennium Monument peristyle.
4.70 (67 reviews)
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Wells Street Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 River cruising... What a beautiful experience. Who would have thought there was a building that looks like a hot pocket... Made me hungry 😋
4.70 (64 reviews)
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Navy Pier - Observation Deck
Observation deck
👍👍 The best place to see chicago skyline except boat rides in lake Michigan. Best part its free place to visit and enjoy unparallele views of Chicago downtown skyline. Best time to visit will be morning until sun is on east side on sky so it will illuminate the building and you can capture those beauti...
4.70 (54 reviews)
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Sod Room
Indoor playground
😐 Beautiful play room and very modern vibe with a good eco friendly theme. I've been searching for weeks for the perfect place to throw my son's first birthday. When I found this gem I was super excited, and even more thrilled when I called and asked for availability and told that they did indeed have...
4.70 (53 reviews)
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