Rainy Day & Indoor Activities in Chicago.
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The Art Institute of Chicago: Thursday Evening Hours
Extended evening hours to explore one of the world's most renowned collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern masterworks in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Hand-Picked Venues & Spots in Chicago
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)
★ 4.8Chicago's premier civic center featuring Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Jay Pritzker Pavilion
A 24.5-acre lakefront park in the Loop home to Anish Kapoor's iconic 'Bean' (Cloud Gate), Jaume Plensa's interactive Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Frank Gehry's stainless steel Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
The Art Institute of Chicago
★ 4.8World-class art museum housing masterpieces from Impressionism to contemporary art
Consistently ranked among the top museums globally, featuring nearly 300,000 works including Georges Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte', Grant Wood's 'American Gothic', and Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks'.
Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
★ 4.6Breathtaking 103rd-floor views with glass-floor 'The Ledge' cantilever boxes
Situated on the 103rd floor of the iconic Willis Tower, offering panoramic views reaching four states and 'The Ledge'—all-glass observation boxes that extend 4.3 feet outside the building over Wacker Drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do in Chicago when it rains?
Visit world-class indoor art galleries, cozy indie bookstore cafes, retro gaming arcades, indoor food halls, and science centers.