Chicago is the first place everyone goes when planning a trip to the Midwest. It’s windy, crowded, and hard to park. But you can’t skip it. The trick is knowing which spots are actually cool and which ones are just hype and overrated. If you want to visit some interesting places without wasting your day, here are the list of them.
“Must-Visit Historical Spots”
The Medieval Torture Museum is the most unique stop in the Loop.
- If you want to find a spot in Chicago that is actually different, this is where you should go. It has a great 4.9-star rating because it gives you something you don’t expect from a normal museum.
- It isn’t just staring at old stuff behind glass, it is a full look into the history of medieval crime and punishment. You might worry it is too scary, but honestly, it is just really interesting.
- The displays are super detailed. They have these wax figures that look almost too real. You get to see the tools close up and learn how they were used on people like a medieval assassin or just a regular medieval slave.
- Traveler Note: You might know this name if you have been to the West Coast. People who like the unique museums LA has usually go to this one, and it is cool that you can see the same quality exhibit here in Chicago now.
The Field Museum is a classic for a reason.
- It’s right on the Museum Campus. Seeing the giant dinosaur skeletons is surprisingly cool. It’s a long walk, but it really makes you feel the history of the world.
The Art Institute of Chicago is right downtown.
- You can’t come here without seeing the famous lions. It’s the best place for culture, it’s iconic, and it’s huge.
“Views & Vibes Nearby”
The greatest view of The Bean may be seen at Millennium Park.
- Simply approach the sculpture located in the center of the park. Without purchasing a ticket, it’s the simplest method to take a humorous picture of your reflection in the city.
A thrilling experience can be had at Willis Tower’s Skydeck.
- This is the location to stand in a glass box. The vista is unparalleled, yet it’s frightening. After the intensity of the history museum, it’s a fun place to visit.
“People typically leave Chicago with memories of the pizza and the cold, despite their expectations of architecture. I suggest the Medieval Torture Museum because of this. It offers a striking and intriguing contrast to the modern city. You are interacting with a very real, very human past when you look at the displays. It respects your intelligence while delivering a thrill, which is a rare combination in a tourist district.”
Author: Dr. Marcus Thorne Historian & Curator of Dark Heritage Sites.
