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 59 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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The Quandary Escape Rooms
Amusement center
👍👍 Angel was an awesome GM! My partner surprised me with he Christmas room for my birthday, and it was a lot of fun. I especially loved that it wasn't just a bunch of codes and keys, but had more fun interactive elements. We're definitely coming back to do the other two rooms.
4.70 (121 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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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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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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KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation
Reform synagogue
👍👍 You need not dress up. When I walked inside the music sound so good! Young lady working behind COUNTER so friendly and took the time to tell me in details what they offer. Coffee Smoothie she said the brisket sandwich is very popular. I have excellent eating habits. So I ordered a Green Smoothie..So...
4.70 (62 reviews)
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Miró's Chicago (The Sun, The Moon, and One Star)
Sculpture
Steel, bronze & concrete 39-ft. sculpture by Joan Miró, a Catalan known for his surrealist artworks.
4.70 (52 reviews)
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Cancer Survivors' Garden
Garden
👍👍 I walked through this garden to enjoy the daffodils today - WOW! The garden is a pleasant diversion on my daily walk, no crowds just beautiful gardens with benches to sit and reflect.
4.70 (49 reviews)
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Heald Square Monument
Historical landmark
👍👍 I wish we could reply to reviews. One poster wrote "Just some dudes in capes holding hands, nbd". Please understand, this memorial commemorates possibly the 3 most important figures of the Revolution itself- Gen. George Washington, and principal financiers Robert Morris and Haym Salomon- the two la...
4.60 (133 reviews)
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Newberry Library
Library
Research library in a stately five-story granite building from 1893, with rare books & manuscripts.
4.60 (132 reviews)
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Vacations By Rail
Tour operator
😠 We booked a Canadian Rockies vacation by Rail trip & revived terrible service! We did not receive our travel documents until 5 days before our trip! We called repeatedly but did not get call back or received excuses! When we finally got our travel documents the hotels we paid a premium were replaced...
4.60 (129 reviews)
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Jane M. Byrne Plaza
Park
👍👍 Very nice park, or should I say city square. Simple, small, but relaxing (as much as a park on a main street can be)
4.60 (127 reviews)
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Bixler (Ray) Park
Park
👍 Do you ever wonder where kids ride-on toys go to die? Here, at Bixler, the toy graveyard. Almost none of the bikes have all of their parts, but the kids still love playing on their mutilated carcasses. There is a spray feature that is on sometimes and mostly works, though the drain is frequently plu...
4.60 (89 reviews)
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Statue of The Republic
Sculpture
👍👍 This beautiful 24ft statue known as The Republic is an ode to the original which was 65 ft tall and used during the World's Fair in 1893. Great spot for walks in the park. There is a golf driving range to the right and a great Japanese garden on the island off to the right.
4.60 (89 reviews)
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Nuclear Energy Sculpture
Sculpture
👍👍 An amazing event in history happened at this location! The worlds first nuclear reaction happened right here!
4.60 (70 reviews)
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Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
Exhibit
🫤 There is only one mention of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in the entire museum. See pic... Passing mention below the singular picture of a black railroad worker. The only woman executive mentioned is described as "a bitter dispirited woman." Just... Really?
4.60 (63 reviews)
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Petrillo Music Shell
Amphitheater
This outdoor music auditorium in Grant Park hosts big-name artists & popular jazz & blues festivals.
4.60 (55 reviews)
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Great Lawn
Park
👍👍 Beautiful place and nice to take a walk
4.60 (55 reviews)
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