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Chicago for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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20 places worth your time

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  1. Art Institute of Chicago01The Loop · attractionArt Institute of ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Chicago Architecture River Cruise02The Loop · experienceChicago Architecture River CruiseChicago Architecture River Cruise rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. Chicago Architecture Walking Tour03The Loop · experienceChicago Architecture Walking TourChicago Architecture Walking Tour rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. Green Mill Jazz Club04Uptown · experienceGreen Mill Jazz ClubGreen Mill Jazz Club rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. Field Museum05Museum Campus · attractionField MuseumField Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. Pilsen Murals & 18th Street06Pilsen · neighborhoodPilsen Murals & 18th StreetPilsen Murals & 18th Street rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. Museum of Contemporary Art07Streeterville · attractionMuseum of Contemporary ArtMuseum of Contemporary Art rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. The Second City08Old Town · experienceThe Second CityThe Second City rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Chicago Cultural Center09The Loop · attractionChicago Cultural CenterChicago Cultural Center rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean)10The Loop · attractionMillennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean)Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. Wrigley Field Tour11Wrigleyville · experienceWrigley Field TourWrigley Field Tour rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. Hyde Park12Hyde Park · neighborhoodHyde ParkHyde Park rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. Museum Campus13Museum Campus · attractionMuseum CampusMuseum Campus rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. The Loop & the 'L'14The Loop · neighborhoodThe Loop & the 'L'The Loop & the 'L' rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. Milwaukee (day-trip)15Milwaukee (day-trip) · destinationMilwaukee (day-trip)Milwaukee (day-trip) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. The Walnut Room16Chicago · restaurantThe Walnut RoomThe Walnut Room rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. Chinatown17Chinatown · neighborhoodChinatownChinatown offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  18. Christkindlmarket18The Loop · experienceChristkindlmarketChristkindlmarket offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  19. Chicago Athletic Association Hotel19Chicago · hotelChicago Athletic Association HotelChicago Athletic Association Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  20. The Langham, Chicago20Chicago · hotelThe Langham, ChicagoThe Langham, Chicago offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict