Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois

Located in Chicago, Illinois, the institute consists of a prestigious art college and the second largest art museum in the United States. The museum focuses on Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and American art and displays the works of many well-known painters, including Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani and Vincent van Gogh. The best time to visit the museum is from April to September as this is also the best time of year to enjoy the spectacular local scenery.