Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe
75 lokale inwoners raden aan
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StPancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe
Mexican chain for counter-serve, custom burritos, tacos & more, including health-oriented options.
6 lokale inwoners raden aan
QDOBA Mexican Eats
58 E Randolph StMexican chain for counter-serve, custom burritos, tacos & more, including health-oriented options.
Counter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs, salads & kids' meals in a casual setting.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
174 N Wabash AveCounter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs, salads & kids' meals in a casual setting.
Long-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks.
50 lokale inwoners raden aan
Dunkin'
749 W 31st StLong-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks.
Updated American comfort food & cocktails served in ultramodern environs with DJs & a video wall.
Chuck's: A Kerry Simon Kitchen
224 Michigan AvenueUpdated American comfort food & cocktails served in ultramodern environs with DJs & a video wall.
Caribbean fare & tropical drinks served in a vibrant space with album art & a reggae soundtrack.
16 lokale inwoners raden aan
Mr. Brown's Lounge
2301 W Chicago Ave Caribbean fare & tropical drinks served in a vibrant space with album art & a reggae soundtrack.
American seasonal fare, plus an American wine list, highlight this comfy bistro with patio seating.
South Water Kitchen
225 N Wabash AveAmerican seasonal fare, plus an American wine list, highlight this comfy bistro with patio seating.
Spiffed-up versions of American comfort-food classics served early till late in the Virgin Hotel.
7 lokale inwoners raden aan
Miss Ricky's
203 N Wabash AveSpiffed-up versions of American comfort-food classics served early till late in the Virgin Hotel.
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to pad Thai.
13 lokale inwoners raden aan
Noodles and Company
3419 N Southport AveCounter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to pad Thai.
Hip, mural-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.
20 lokale inwoners raden aan
Broken English Taco Pub
2576 N Lincoln AveHip, mural-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.
Amazing coffee shop in the Virgin Hotel. Great coffee selections, good food, and even booze!
8 lokale inwoners raden aan
Two Zero Three Coffee & Wine Bar
203 N Wabash AveAmazing coffee shop in the Virgin Hotel. Great coffee selections, good food, and even booze!
Drinks & Nightlife
Spacious, sports-themed hotel bar featuring pub grub, lots of TVs, an outdoor lounge & city views.
12 lokale inwoners raden aan
BIG Bar
151 E Wacker DrSpacious, sports-themed hotel bar featuring pub grub, lots of TVs, an outdoor lounge & city views.
British and American grub served all day in red-accented modern digs with a social-club feel.
12 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Commons Club
203 N Wabash AveBritish and American grub served all day in red-accented modern digs with a social-club feel.
Long-standing bar filled with German & Old English antiques such as vintage books & wooden barrels.
13 lokale inwoners raden aan
Monk's Pub
205 W Lake StLong-standing bar filled with German & Old English antiques such as vintage books & wooden barrels.
Stained-glass-accented Irish bar with outdoor patio, TVs & bar menu with Irish fare & burgers.
9 lokale inwoners raden aan
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
216 N Wabash AveStained-glass-accented Irish bar with outdoor patio, TVs & bar menu with Irish fare & burgers.
Mini-chain branch of specialty shops for cheese, bread, wine & boutique beer plus to-go foods.
44 lokale inwoners raden aan
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N BroadwayMini-chain branch of specialty shops for cheese, bread, wine & boutique beer plus to-go foods.
Good late night spot with outdoor and indoor seating.
14 lokale inwoners raden aan
RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar
1 W Wacker DrGood late night spot with outdoor and indoor seating.
Great rooftop with awesome views of the city and an awesome selection of food & drinks.
67 lokale inwoners raden aan
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StGreat rooftop with awesome views of the city and an awesome selection of food & drinks.
Cerise Rooftop
203 N Wabash AveGreat views, good vibes.
Sightseeing
Heald Square Monument
34 E Wacker Dr103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
124 lokale inwoners raden aan
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
Narrated river cruises focusing on either the city's architecture or its history.
12 lokale inwoners raden aan
Chicago Line Cruises
465 N McClurg CtNarrated river cruises focusing on either the city's architecture or its history.
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThe bean!
Parks & Nature
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailChicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
23 lokale inwoners raden aan
Lake Shore East Park
450 E Benton Pl4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
Chicago Park District
4830 South Western Avenue24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
332 lokale inwoners raden aan
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
Arts & Culture
North America's 2nd-largest opera venue has over 3,500 seats & houses the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
28 lokale inwoners raden aan
Civic Opera House
1001 W Washington BlvdNorth America's 2nd-largest opera venue has over 3,500 seats & houses the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
An elegant 2,300-seat theater with a balcony staging such Broadway productions as "The Producers.
36 lokale inwoners raden aan
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph StAn elegant 2,300-seat theater with a balcony staging such Broadway productions as "The Producers.
Original & familiar shows, staged in 2 theaters, draw top actors to this modern, minimalist venue.
51 lokale inwoners raden aan
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn StOriginal & familiar shows, staged in 2 theaters, draw top actors to this modern, minimalist venue.
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
133 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StFrench Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
203 lokale inwoners raden aan
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StFree art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books, jewelry, decor & souvenirs.
1159 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books, jewelry, decor & souvenirs.
Shopping
A mix of stores (clothing, jewelry, cosmetics) shares space with a food court & popular restaurants.
22 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Shops at North Bridge
520 N Michigan AveA mix of stores (clothing, jewelry, cosmetics) shares space with a food court & popular restaurants.
Indoor office-building plaza with 40+ shops, eateries & services from a nail salon to a steakhouse.
6 lokale inwoners raden aan
Atrium Mall
100 W Randolph StIndoor office-building plaza with 40+ shops, eateries & services from a nail salon to a steakhouse.
A collection of shops in an office complex, including eateries plus service-oriented businesses.
13 lokale inwoners raden aan
Michigan Plaza
205-225 Michigan AveA collection of shops in an office complex, including eateries plus service-oriented businesses.
Shopping destination with glass elevator & over 100 retail stores, spas & restaurants
327 lokale inwoners raden aan
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveShopping destination with glass elevator & over 100 retail stores, spas & restaurants
7 levels of luxury retailers, fashion boutiques & restaurants along Magnificent Mile.
22 lokale inwoners raden aan
900 North Michigan Shops
900 Michigan Ave7 levels of luxury retailers, fashion boutiques & restaurants along Magnificent Mile.