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Chicago

The best architecture in America, on a lakefront.

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Place: Illinois · United States · US
World region: North America
Type: City
ID: DST-0300

Why go

The best architecture in America, on a lakefront.

Chicago's architecture boat tour is the single best introduction to any American city. The museums, deep-dish and blues scenes fill out a long weekend.

Signature experiences

Architecture river cruise
Art Institute of Chicago
Millennium Park and the lakefront trail

Interest tags

architectureartfoodmusiccity

Good for

Architecture travellersFamiliesFood travellers

Pairs well with

MilwaukeeDetroitNew York City

Best months

May-Jun · Sep-Oct

Avoid months

Dec-Feb (severe cold)

Ideal stay

3 days

Nearest airport

ORD · Chicago

Pace

Balanced

Cost tier

Premium

Peak crowd level

Moderate

Country ISO

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