Food Scene
The exterior is deceptive but the food is great. Its where the locals go for reasonably priced great food in the heart of the premier eating.
23 locals recommend
Dublin Bar & Grill
1050 N State StThe exterior is deceptive but the food is great. Its where the locals go for reasonably priced great food in the heart of the premier eating.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StWorld Famous Steak House.
Well because you have to get deep dish (stuffed) pizza while you are in Chicago.
512 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StWell because you have to get deep dish (stuffed) pizza while you are in Chicago.
Sprinkles Chicago
50 E Walton StCupcake ATM, enough said
Drinks & Nightlife
It has a rotating beer list of about 30 different beers on tap and many more in cans/bottles. The staff is friendly and has a long line Friday and Saturday. On the second floor they have a VW bus and the roof opens up for the great Chicago days. Open until 4 AM every day
20 locals recommend
Hopsmith Chicago
15 W Division StIt has a rotating beer list of about 30 different beers on tap and many more in cans/bottles. The staff is friendly and has a long line Friday and Saturday. On the second floor they have a VW bus and the roof opens up for the great Chicago days. Open until 4 AM every day
This is a 5 AM bar to the max its a younger crowd with dance floors upstairs and down. They recently started charging a cover ($5 I think). The line starts forming around 1 AM.
17 locals recommend
The Hangge-Uppe
14 W Elm StThis is a 5 AM bar to the max its a younger crowd with dance floors upstairs and down. They recently started charging a cover ($5 I think). The line starts forming around 1 AM.
This is both a high end restaurant and place to grab a drink. I highly recommend just getting one drink and taking in one of the best views of the city.
521 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThis is both a high end restaurant and place to grab a drink. I highly recommend just getting one drink and taking in one of the best views of the city.
Sightseeing
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveBecause who doesn't like hanging off the side of a building.
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
Because who doesn't like hanging off the side of a building.
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StProbably one of the most recognizable tourist attractions in Chicago.
Its a busy line to buy tickets so get them in advance and save yourself 2 hours waiting in line.
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrIts a busy line to buy tickets so get them in advance and save yourself 2 hours waiting in line.
Probably the best view looking into the city at ground level. Its the look you get on TV and movies.
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrProbably the best view looking into the city at ground level. Its the look you get on TV and movies.
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StIts a short L ride.
Legendary improve location where some the the best comedians in the world got their start.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveLegendary improve location where some the the best comedians in the world got their start.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrDa Bears
Shopping
This Mall has a lot just a short walk including the American Girl Doll store.
14 locals recommend
American Girl
835 Michigan AveThis Mall has a lot just a short walk including the American Girl Doll store.
Nike Chicago
669 N Michigan AveJust do it
Zara
Michigan AvenueBloomingdale's
900 North Michigan Avenue Although they were on a break, Rachel doesn't work here.
Macy's
111 North State StreetIt's an entire city block, thats big.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveProbably my favorite museum in the city.
Parks & Nature
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIts pretty famous lots of art and things to see.