A walking tour of Chicago
A locals' walking route through Chicago — the neighbourhoods worth slow steps, where to stop for coffee, and the views that pay off the detour.
Nearby alternatives
Not exact walking tour matches — kept because they fit the vibe nearby.
- Similar vibe
Chicago Riverwalk
OutdoorsLoop
Walk or kayak past the city's famous architecture on river level.
- Similar vibe
Millennium Park
OutdoorsLoop
Anish Kapoor's Bean (Cloud Gate), free concerts at Pritzker Pavilion.
- Similar vibe
Art Institute of Chicago
CultureGrant Park
American Gothic, Nighthawks and one of the world's great impressionist collections.
- Similar vibe
Pilsen Mural Walk
CulturePilsen
Mexican-American street art along 16th and 18th Streets.
Nearby food alternatives
Not exact matches for walking tour, but worth a stop nearby.
- Similar vibe
Au Cheval
$$Diner / Burgers · West Loop
Two-hour wait for the country's most-talked-about cheeseburger.
- Similar vibe
Lou Mitchell's
$Diner · West Loop
Route 66 diner since 1923 — fluffy omelets and free Milk Duds.
- Similar vibe
Alinea
$$$$Modernist tasting · Lincoln Park
Grant Achatz's three-star theater on a plate.
- Similar vibe
Girl & The Goat
$$$Modern American · West Loop
Stephanie Izard's wood-fired plates, share everything.
- Similar vibe
Pequod's Pizza
$$Deep-dish · Lincoln Park
Caramelized cheese crust — the locals' deep-dish pick.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Millennium Park, Chicago Riverwalk, Art Institute of Chicago. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Chicago and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.