# Art Institute of Chicago 7 
The Art Institute of Chicago is considered as one of the best art museums in North America with a collection spanning 5,000 years from all over the world.
The outstanding permanent collection consists mainly of impressionist and post-impressionist works.
This is our selection of the 10 best paintings of the Art Institute of Chicago:
1) Two Sisters (On the Terrace), Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1881)
by Wikimedia, Pierre-Auguste Renoir / Public Domain
2) A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat (1886)
by Wikimedia, Georges Seurat / Public Domain
3) Paris Street; Rainy Day, Gustave Caillebotte (1877)
by Wikimedia, Gustave Caillebotte / Public Domain
4) Nighthawks, Edward Hopper (1942)
by Wikimedia, Edward Hopper / Public Domain
5) The Old Guitarist, Pablo Picasso (1903)
by Wikimedia, Pablo Picasso / Public Domain
6) American Gothic, Grant Wood (1930)
by Wikimedia, Grant Wood / Public Domain
7) At the Cirque Fernando: The Ringmaster, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1888)
by Wikimedia, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec / Public Domain
8) Woman at Her Toilette, Berthe Morisot (1875/80)
by Wikimedia, Berthe Morisot / Public Domain
9) At the Moulin Rouge (Self-portrait in the crowd), Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1892)
by Wikimedia, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec / Public Domain
10) The Child's Bath, Mary Cassatt (1891–92)
by Wikimedia, Mary Cassatt / Public Domain
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Museum Gallery Space: 26,000 m2 [280,000 ft2] | Galleries: ca. 260 | Artworks on Display: ca. 4,800 | Established: 1879; in present location since 1893 | Visitors (2016): 1,621,861
# Millenium Park 7
This magnificent modern park with state-of-the-art facilities, unique public artwork, and beautiful gardens, is well-known for its architecture and landscape design.
Park Surface: 24.5 acres / 99 m2, opened 2004
by J. Crocker / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Willis Tower (former Sears Tower) 6 
Formerly known as Sears Tower, this 108-story skyscraper offers sweeping 360° views of the city from its Skydeck at 1,353 ft or 412 m.
At the time the Sears Tower was constructed in 1974, it was the world's tallest building until it was replaced in 1997 by Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers.
Skyscraper Total Height: total 527 m | Observation Deck: 412 m | Completed: 1973
# Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) 6
Housed in a beautiful Beaux-Arts building, this museum is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. It features interactive exhibits, a full-size replica coal mine, the German submarine U-505, a 3,500-square-foot (330 m2) model railroad, and the command module of Apollo 8.
Museum Surface: 37,000 square meters | Established: 1933
by JeremyA / CC BY-SA 2.5
# John G. Shedd Aquarium 6
The world-class John G. Shedd Aquarium, the oldest entry in our list of the best aquariums in the world (it opened in 1930), shows its age compared to its successors. It was the first inland aquarium with a permanent saltwater fish collection.
Moreover, it contains none less than 1500 species including arapaima, marine mammals, birds, snakes, amphibians, and insects.
In 1991, the John G. Shedd Aquarium opened the Oceanarium (known since 2010 as the Abbott Oceanarium), a large addition that features marine mammals, including Pacific white-sided dolphins, belugas, sea otters, and sea lions, as well as penguins.
Aquarium Biggest Tank: 7.6 million liters | Total Water Volume: 18.9 million liters | Species: 1,500 | Established: 1930 | Rank in Our List of the Best Aquariums in the World: No 11
by Chris6d / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Field Museum of Natural History 6
Housed in a neo-Classical building, this world-renowned institution features seventeen permanent exhibitions and several temporary exhibitions. The museum features "Sue," the world's largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.
by KiwiDeaP / CC BY-SA 3.0
# John Hancock Center with Skydeck 6
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, from the Observatory on the 94th floor, which features an open-air skywalk, you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the entire city.
Skyscraper Height: 344 m [1,127 ft]; Observation Deck: 304 m [1,000 feet] | Completed: 1968
by JeremyA / CC BY-SA 2.5
# Lincoln Park and Zoo 6
Considered one of the best in the US, this beautifully landscaped free zoo is home to dozens of species, such as polar bears, gorillas and chimpanzees, sloths, and hippos.
Park and Zoo Established: 1868 | Surface: 35-acre
by Chris6d / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Chicago River 6
The mile-long pedestrian Riverwalk that runs along the south bank of the Chicago River is one of the city's finest recreational areas. Furthermore, you can enjoy the city’s most celebrated landmarks on an Architectural River Cruise.
by Aaron Robert Bourque / CC BY-SA 4.0
#10 | The Loop 6
The Loop, one of Chicago's 77 designated community areas, is the central business district of the city and the main section of Downtown Chicago. It is home to many of Chicago's most famous attractions like the Fine Arts Building or the Willis Tower.
by Ken Lund / CC BY-SA 2.0
#11 | Auditorium Building 6
The Auditorium Building in Chicago, completed in 1889, is a historic multi-use structure designed by Adler and Sullivan, celebrated for its innovative design and exceptional acoustics.
by Victorgrigas / CC BY-SA 3.0
#12 | Magnificent Mile 6
The Magnificent Mile is a renowned section of Michigan Avenue, stretching from the Chicago River to Oak Street. Architectural landmarks such as the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Center add to the area's allure.
by TonyTheTiger / CC BY-SA 3.0
#13 | Navy Pier 6
Navy Pier is a historic and vibrant Chicago landmark offering diverse attractions, entertainment, and dining on Lake Michigan's shore.
Key attractions include the Centennial Wheel, Chicago Children's Museum, and various dining and shopping venues.
by Sea Cow / CC BY-SA 4.0
Milwaukee (92.5 miles from Chicago) 6
Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city, combines a rich brewing history, diverse cultural attractions, and a vibrant industrial past. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, the city has a diverse cultural scene with the Milwaukee Art Museum and annual Summerfest music festival.
by Michael Hicks / CC BY-SA 2.0