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Best Things to Do in Chicago, solo trip
The Art Institute of Chicago is 95% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can wander 300,000 artworks, join free 45-min tours, use the audio app, sketch quietly, and store bags, so independent exploration is rich and hassle-free.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Field Museum is 95% Solo-Friendly
A solo explorer may join free guided tours, text-a-dino audio, and linger in quiet halls; lockers, cafés, and full elevator access make hours alone safe, flexible, and highly rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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55 min
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Field Museum Chicago Illinois Virtual Tour
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Dive into the world of SUE the T-Rex at Chicago's Field Museum!
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The Field Museum of Natural History - Museum Access | Full Episode
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Millennium Park is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler finds free art, skyline photo spots, yoga classes, and benches for reflection. Crowds can be heavy but paved paths and many police make it generally safe by day.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shoreline Sightseeing is 90% Solo-Friendly
Frequent narrated cruises are affordable, safe, and social; open decks and restrooms let a solo visitor soak up skyline views, learn history, and snap photos without needing company.
Recommended visit duration: 1–3 hours
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago is 90% Solo-Friendly
Pay-what-you-can admission, free audio tours, Wi-Fi, and quiet galleries let a solo guest roam for 2–4 hours without coordination, making the museum an easy, enriching stop downtown.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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Skydeck Chicago is 88% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can explore the Chicago history exhibits, linger on the 103rd-floor views, join yoga or guided tours, and ask staff for photos; the only downside is a fairly high ticket price.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Shedd Aquarium is 86% Solo-Friendly
Shedd hosts huge species range, free trainer chats, app tours and optional after-hours events, so a lone visitor stays engaged all day, but heavy weekend crowds can slow movement.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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