The Art Institute of Chicago
Loop, United States
The Art Institute deserves a generous block of time rather than a quick circuit of famous paintings. Its collections range across periods and cultures, with particular rewards in the Impressionist galleries, the Modern Wing and the miniature architectural worlds of the Thorne Rooms. Choose a few priorities before arriving and leave space for discoveries between them. This is our essential cultural stop for a first visit, with enough depth to justify returning on a longer stay.