Places to Visit in Chicago From Art Deco Lobbies to Parks

Explore places to visit in Chicago, from a 218-acre park and an Art Deco landmark to West Loop cocktails and South Side art.

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Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park
4.4 (832)
Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 23:00
1401 S Sacramento Dr

Ponds and walking paths open onto gardens, shaded lawns, playgrounds and athletic fields across 218 acres on Chicago's West Side. A golf course, outdoor pool and historic fieldhouse fill the grounds, open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, though facility availability varies by section.

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Chicago Board of Trade Building
4.6 (1,194)
Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 16:00
141 W Jackson Blvd

Holabird and Root's 1930 Art Deco landmark shifts from a plain exterior to stone, glass and metal inside, with ornate elevator doors, ceilings and doorways. Free weekday entry runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and includes a historic safe deposit vault and exhibits on trading pit history.

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Expat
3.6 (90)
Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1)
1402 W Randolph St

A 1950s vibe sets the tone at this West Loop spot, pairing American cafe classics and global comfort food with natural wines and well-traveled cocktails. Brunch options round out the menu, an automatic 18% gratuity applies, and doors open Thursday through Saturday at 4:00 PM.

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Arts + Public Life
4.7 (65)
Thu – Sat, 13:00 – 17:00
301 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Free youth art programs and a gallery share this community arts hub at 301 E Garfield Blvd on the South Side. The Committed Knitters meet in its spacious setting every other week, and doors open Thursday through Saturday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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