Top 20 Non-Obvious Destinations Near Chicago, IL

Barbara's Bookstore @ Macy's

Full-service bookstore on the lower level of Macy's State Street.

0.2 miles from downtown

Chicago Children's Museum

1.1 miles from downtown

John G. Shedd Aquarium

One of the largest indoor aquariums in the world.

1.4 miles from downtown

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum

Oldest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.

1.5 miles from downtown

Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

A bar and a bookstore in one, since 2016.

2.8 miles from downtown

Museum Of Science And Industry

One of the largest science museums in the world.

7.1 miles from downtown

57th Street Books

7.2 miles from downtown

Chicago Botanic Garden

Major regional destination.

19 miles from downtown