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

Hidden gems: Things to dos 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 341 places from Things to do category.

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Chicago Murder Mystery Tour

Tourist attraction

5.00 (133 reviews)

Graveface Chicago

Museum

👍👍 Really cool spot! Definitely recommend and I definitely want to visit again! The folks there are super chill, and the museum is very well put together!

5.00 (50 reviews)

Soft Play Oasis

Party equipment rental service

5.00 (40 reviews)

The Warehouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 The city of Chicago shouldve been tripping over itself to buy, save and preserve what is and will be an iconic landmark for generations to come. Politicians are too old to care and the yuppies that will live in the neighborhood for a couple of years (but get the aldermans ear) keep preventing the pl...

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5.00 (29 reviews)

New World Cartographic Antique Map & Print Gallery

Map store

5.00 (27 reviews)

Tiny Tunes Studio

Music school

5.00 (24 reviews)

Chicago Movement Gym

Fitness center

👍👍 Can "working out" make you stronger and be fun at the same time? YES, YES, YES! We are so lucky that Dr. Khong and his movers are here to teach us how to move better, get stronger and have fun along the way. A natural movement gym is FINALLY IN CHICAGO! Let's get moving!!!!

5.00 (16 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)

Chicago Riverwalk - East End

Park

👍👍 Bellissima passeggiata lungo il fiume. All’ingresso, nella tunnel che passa sotto al ponte, ci sono, sulle pareti, dei disegni che illustrano la storia della città di Chicago.

5.00 (12 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)

South Pond

Lake

👍👍 Awesome view of the city and relaxing location.

5.00 (11 reviews)

Volume Gallery

Art museum

5.00 (11 reviews)

Stearns Quarry Fishing Pond

Pond

👍👍 Ducks, geese, birds, garden snakes, occasionally stocked with fish...pond. Not too many places in Chicago like this.

5.00 (9 reviews)

The Legacy Walk

Museum

Half-mile stretch of N. Halsted with 20 rainbow pylons & plaques commemorating noted LGBTQ+ figures.

5.00 (9 reviews)

JiddGallery

Art gallery

5.00 (9 reviews)

Jackson House

Tourist attraction

5.00 (9 reviews)

J.B. Art's Gallery

Artist

👍👍 Made me look better than I look! Highly recommend.

5.00 (7 reviews)

theMart River Park

Park

👍👍 Fun to go view. Great art visual art place to see sound system is good. It's best to go when it's darker, not so much light. So towards the end of the show is the best time to go sitting here with the water and the ambiance in the mistake of the Chicago Riverwalk is great. It's also good to come her...

5.00 (6 reviews)

Family Park

Park

👍👍 it is my family park only for my family only

5.00 (6 reviews)

The Wild Mile

Wildlife park

👍👍 Clean, safe, well lit, FREE on street parking and public kayak launch on the river behind the store. Easy 15 minute paddle to the Downtown Chicago area. Absolutely beautiful views from the water. Boat, barge and tour traffic is busy and produces considerable current and large waves so be careful. Hi...

5.00 (5 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Things to dos in Chicago, United States