# Tourist Attractions in Illinois ![Illinois](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-46-1af7c97671.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[North America](https://super.tours/north-america)›[United States](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states)›Illinois # Tourist Attractions in Illinois Discover the best tourist attractions in Illinois — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Cities & towns **27**Attractions ## About Illinois Illinois is a state of striking contrasts, where soaring city skylines meet broad prairie and forested hills. In Chicago, travelers encounter world-class architecture, museums, lakefront parks, and a food scene famed for deep-dish pizza and innovative cuisine. The state's heartlands unfold along the historic routes of Route 66, with classic Americana and charming small towns. Across central Illinois you’ll find Lincoln’s Springfield, emblematic museums, and the rolling farmland that fuels iconic American cuisine. In the south, Shawnee National Forest and Cahokia Mounds offer hiking, outdoor adventure, and ancient heritage. From wine trails to river towns and legendary roads, Illinois invites exploration at every turn. Quick facts * Country United States * Cities 1 * Population 11,241,298 * Attractions 27 * Average rating 4.6 / 5 * Total reviews 624,342 * Top category Museum * Top city Chicago ## Cities & towns in Illinois Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Chicago travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-113-89c2e30208.webp) Chicago **27**Attractions **624.3k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago) ## Most popular attractions in Illinois The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Millennium Park in Chicago — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/millennium-park.webp) 1 Park Millennium Park 4.8 ★★★★★ (92,094) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-millennium-park) [ ![The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/the-art-institute-of-chicago.webp) 2 Museum The Art Institute of Chicago 4.8 ★★★★★ (37,919) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-the-art-institute-of-chicago) [ ![Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/chicago-riverwalk.webp) 3 Chicago Riverwalk 4.8 ★★★★★ (22,358) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-chicago-riverwalk) [ ![Cloud Gate in Chicago — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/cloud-gate.webp) 4 Museum Cloud Gate 4.7 ★★★★★ (39,163) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-cloud-gate) [ ![Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry.webp) 5 Museum Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 4.7 ★★★★★ (34,875) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry) [ ![Field Museum in Chicago — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/field-museum.webp) 6 Museum Field Museum 4.7 ★★★★★ (30,330) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-field-museum) [ ![Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/garfield-park-conservatory.webp) 7 Garden Garfield Park Conservatory 4.8 ★★★★★ (10,444) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-garfield-park-conservatory) [ ![Grant Park in Chicago — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/grant-park.webp) 8 Park Grant Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (20,838) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-grant-park) [ ![875 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/875-north-michigan-avenue.webp) 9 875 North Michigan Avenue 4.7 ★★★★★ (20,185) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-875-north-michigan-avenue) [ ![Navy Pier in Chicago — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/navy-pier.webp) 10 Museum Navy Pier 4.6 ★★★★★ (87,389) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-navy-pier) [ ![Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/chicago-botanic-garden.webp) 11 Garden Chicago Botanic Garden 4.8 ★★★★★ (7,980) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-chicago-botanic-garden) [ ![Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/lincoln-park-zoo.webp) 12 Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo 4.6 ★★★★★ (38,207) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-lincoln-park-zoo) [ ![Skydeck Chicago in Chicago — Viewpoint](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/skydeck-chicago.webp) 13 Viewpoint Skydeck Chicago 4.6 ★★★★★ (36,477) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-skydeck-chicago) [ ![Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Chicago — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/brookfield-zoo-chicago.webp) 14 Zoo Brookfield Zoo Chicago 4.6 ★★★★★ (28,530) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-brookfield-zoo-chicago) [ ![Maggie Daley Park in Chicago — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/maggie-daley-park.webp) 15 Park Maggie Daley Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (8,531) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-maggie-daley-park) [ ![Shedd Aquarium in Chicago — Aquarium](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/chicago/shedd-aquarium.webp) 16 Aquarium Shedd Aquarium 4.5 ★★★★★ (32,412) Chicago ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago#a-shedd-aquarium) Show more Last updated 2026-05-23 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Illinois How many tourist attractions are there in Illinois? Illinois features 27 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Illinois? The most popular attractions in Illinois right now are Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Riverwalk — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Illinois? Popular destinations in Illinois include Chicago. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Illinois worth visiting? Yes — Illinois offers 27 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.