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Things to Do in Chicago

Wrigley Field
 
1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, 60613 // 773-404-2827
 
Wrigley Field, home base for the Chicago Cubs since 1916, is the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues. "The F... more
Sears Tower Skydeck
 
233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3530, Chicago, IL, 60606 // 312-875-9447
 
Pay homage to the skyscraper, a Chicago invention, by admiring the city's skyline from the Skydeck. From 1,353 feet ... more
Millennium Park
 
55 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60606 // 312-742-1168
 
Yes, that giant face in the fountain winked at you. Millennium Park, a stunning combination of architecture, sculptu... more
Navy Pier
 
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611 // 312-595-7437
 
The carnival is in town every day of the year at this lakeside entertainment center. A Ferris wheel, IMAX theater, r... more
The Loop
 
Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60616 // 312-567-8500
 
Why is the heart of downtown Chicago called the Loop? This is where elevated trains, the "L", converge to let passen... more
Magnificent Mile
 
North Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago River, Chicago, IL, 60616 // 312-567-8500
 
The stretch of North Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago River is synonymous with world-class shopping... more
Lincoln Park
 
Between Diversey Parkway, Clyborn Avenue and North Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616 // 312-567-8500
 
Famous architect Daniel Burnham's 1909 plan for Chicago included a public park stretching along the shores of Lake Mi... more
John G Shedd Aquarium
 
1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605 // 312-939-2438
 
At Shedd Aquarium, animals connect you to the living world, inspiring you to make a difference. They create experien... more
Grant Park
 
337 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60601 // 312-742-7648
 
Proudly referred to as Chicago's front yard, Grant Park is among the city's loveliest and more prominent parks. The s... more
 

Family Attractions in Chicago

Broadway In Chicago
 
17 North State Street, Suite 810, Chicago, IL, 60602 // 312-902-1400
 
Broadway In Chicago was created in July, 2000 as a joint venture between The Nederlander Organization and Live Nation... more
Hershey's Chicago
 
822 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611 // 312-337-7711
 
Here, dessert is the main course! Become a factory worker for a day and then head to the Bake Shoppe for delectable c... more
American Girl Place
 
111 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611 // 877-247-5223
 
If you know a little girl, you know you'll be making a pilgrimage to Michigan Avenue's big boutique for afternoon tea... more
City Segway Tours
 
400 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60601 // 877-734-8687
 
Everyone over 12 can zip through the city on a 3-hour tour. Highlights include the lakefront, Grant Park and a 40-min... more
 

Chicago's neighborhoods thrive on the western shore of Lake Michigan, and the wide variety of ethnic identities and cultural enclaves is a point of pride for the Windy City, a place that battled from its swampy beginnings, beef and pork slaughterhouses and a massive fire to become a global powerhouse of commerce and bastion of jazz and the blues.

Chicago is the capital of the Midwest, home to the America's commodities markets, spectacular skyscrapers, the Magnificent Mile of shopping on Michigan Avenue, and friendly Midwestern hospitality with a collection of Chicago hotels rivaling any city.  Its art scene is thriving and fashion scene growing.  Michael Jordan is the individual icon of Chicago sports, but its cursed Cubs own (and break) its hearts.

Start anywhere in Chicagoland: Millenium Park, Chinatown on the South Side, Wicker Park or Lincoln Park west of the Loop. Take the famous 'el' trains to explore further up to Evanston, home of Northwestern University, on the banks of Lake Michigan and several other charming towns.

 
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Best Places to Eat in Chicago

Italian Village Restaurants
 
71 West Monroe, Chicago, IL, 60603 // 312-332-7005
 
Three culinary regions occupy a floor of the oldest Italian restaurant in Chicago, which boasts a re-created Tuscan s... more
Hot Doug's
 
3324 North California, Chicago, IL, 60618 // 773-279-9550
 
Hot dogs have roots in Chicago, but Hot Doug's promises sausage with a twist. Doug encases any kind of meat, once ev... more
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
 
1927 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60622 // 773-772-4422
 
Is it the award-winning hand-crafted beers, the New Haven-style thin-crust pizzas or games on the big screens that pa... more
Berghoff Cafe
 
17 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, 60603 // 312-427-7399
 
The holder of Chicago liquor license No. 1 is the Loop's newest casual spot, adding bistro inspiration to traditional... more
Gale Street Inn
 
4914 North Milwaukee, Chicago, IL, 60630 // 773-725-1300
 
It's on North Milwaukee Avenue, not Gale Street anymore, but the tender, tangy, barbecued ribs are fall-off-the-bone ... more
 

Nightlife in Chicago

Steppenwolf Theatre Company
 
1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, 60610 // 312-335-1650
 
Original, live theater thrives in Chicago and the little stage on Halstead Street co-founded by Gary Sinise is where ... more
Buddy Guy's Legends
 
754 South Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60605 // 312-427-0333
 
Buddy Guy is a blues legend himself, and his club has become a Chicago icon. Enjoy talented local musicians performi... more
Metro/Smart Bar
 
3730 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60613 // 773-549-0203
 
Every new band knows they have to play the Metro on the North Side, just like R.E.M, Veruca Salt and Moby. Check out... more
Kuma's Corner
 
2900 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60618 // 773-604-8769
 
Kuma means "bear" in Japanese and this cozy Avondale den serves burgers like mama used to make, beers from a papa-siz... more
 

Where to Shop in Chicago

State Street
 
State Street, Chicago, IL, 60616 // 312-567-8500
 
The flagship Marshall Field's store may be called Macy's now, but what Sinatra dubbed "that Great Street" is still a ... more
Jeweler's Row
 
Wabash Avenue between Washington Street and Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, 60616 // 312-567-8500
 
For the kind of diamonds you won't find in Wrigley Field, browse the trove of dealers on Wabash Avenue between Washin... more
The Alley Chicago
 
3228 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60657 // 773-883-1800
 
At Belmont and Clark streets, this legendary emporium carries obscure, cutting-edge rock 'n' roll memorabilia, clothi... more
Ruby Room
 
1743-45 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60622 // 773-235-2323
 
The Ruby Room is a high-end natural cosmetics boutique, yoga studio, salon, overnight spa and Zen garden in a delight... more
Lego - the Store
 
520 North Michigan Avenue, Third Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611 // 312-494-0760
 
On the Children's Level of Michigan Avenue's Westfield Shoppingtown, local kids help create murals of the Chicago sky... more
 
 

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