Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Shedd Aquarium brings you eye-to-eye with more than 32,500 aquatic animals when you explore the wonderful world of "Jellies" or the recreated environments of t
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrLocated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Shedd Aquarium brings you eye-to-eye with more than 32,500 aquatic animals when you explore the wonderful world of "Jellies" or the recreated environments of t
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of the Bears!
Free outdoor tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields, and countless events including concerts, races, etc held here throughout the summer
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StFree outdoor tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields, and countless events including concerts, races, etc held here throughout the summer
This Classical Renaissance structure, guarded by two bronze lions at its entrance, boasts one of the world's great art collections, including the trademark "American Gothic."
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThis Classical Renaissance structure, guarded by two bronze lions at its entrance, boasts one of the world's great art collections, including the trademark "American Gothic."
One of America's premier natural history museums, the Field's "Live over Time" exhibit now houses "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrOne of America's premier natural history museums, the Field's "Live over Time" exhibit now houses "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.
The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is a highly engaging museum located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrThe Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is a highly engaging museum located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago!
124 locals recommend
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrNo trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago!
Anish Kapoor's bean-shaped sculpture is considered to be the centerpiece of the new Millennium Park.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StAnish Kapoor's bean-shaped sculpture is considered to be the centerpiece of the new Millennium Park.
One of America's smallest, oldest, and best-loved ballparks, Wrigley is home to the Chicago Cubs.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StOne of America's smallest, oldest, and best-loved ballparks, Wrigley is home to the Chicago Cubs.
Visitors to Chicago's fourth tallest building can visit the 94th-floor observatory for a spectacular view of the city.
111 locals recommend
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875 N Michigan AveVisitors to Chicago's fourth tallest building can visit the 94th-floor observatory for a spectacular view of the city.
Chicago's landmark is considered one of America's finest fountains due to its Beaux-Arts-style landscape design, finely wrought bronze sculpture and innovative use of technology.
219 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrChicago's landmark is considered one of America's finest fountains due to its Beaux-Arts-style landscape design, finely wrought bronze sculpture and innovative use of technology.
Essentials
Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
110 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StTrader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
Conveniently located near a hub for both public transit and expressway merges in Chicago.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StConveniently located near a hub for both public transit and expressway merges in Chicago.
Food Scene
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StOne of the best deep dish pizza's in the city!
Jewish diner with great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is a tad over-priced but solid all around.
45 locals recommend
Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveJewish diner with great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is a tad over-priced but solid all around.
Take a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, a Chicago Tapas Restaurant where Catalan-inspired cocktails and cuisine come to life.
11 locals recommend
Mercat a la Planxa
638 S Michigan AveTake a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, a Chicago Tapas Restaurant where Catalan-inspired cocktails and cuisine come to life.
A variety of tastes from different regions of India and Nepal. The dishes are simple, natural, low-fat, and authentic.
13 locals recommend
Chicago Curry House Restaurant
899 S Plymouth CtA variety of tastes from different regions of India and Nepal. The dishes are simple, natural, low-fat, and authentic.
Five Guys
1456 E 53rd StSolid burger and fries if you're on the go
Zapatista explores the lands of Mexico by offering rustic, updated Mexican cuisine. Guests experience outstanding service and enjoy a colorful, warm, and romantic atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Zapatista
1307 South Wabash AvenueZapatista explores the lands of Mexico by offering rustic, updated Mexican cuisine. Guests experience outstanding service and enjoy a colorful, warm, and romantic atmosphere.
Great traditional Thai cuisine with an extensive menu of many different kinds of dishes. Try the appetizer dish, Tiger Cry - skewered tender beef cooked to perfection served with homemade hot sauce.
41 locals recommend
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StGreat traditional Thai cuisine with an extensive menu of many different kinds of dishes. Try the appetizer dish, Tiger Cry - skewered tender beef cooked to perfection served with homemade hot sauce.
Heavily influenced by communal meals prepared at family gatherings. Some of the dishes were created from family recipes and some take on a more local taste. The roasted pork belly sliders are amazing!
15 locals recommend
Asian Outpost Hawaiian Hideout
1315 S Wabash AveHeavily influenced by communal meals prepared at family gatherings. Some of the dishes were created from family recipes and some take on a more local taste. The roasted pork belly sliders are amazing!
Pad thai is awesome and their not-so-secret menu has many great options as well
23 locals recommend
Tac Quick
1011 W Irving Park RdPad thai is awesome and their not-so-secret menu has many great options as well
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayGreat Vietnamese food for great prices and right off the RED line
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StMust try skillets and buttermilk pancakes!
Arts & Culture
One of the newest movie theaters in the city and surrounded by great stores if you also want to do a little shopping
95 locals recommend
ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtOne of the newest movie theaters in the city and surrounded by great stores if you also want to do a little shopping
Everything Else
Try the Chicago Mix! It's perfect as a gift to bring back home (if there's any left to bring back).
58 locals recommend
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveTry the Chicago Mix! It's perfect as a gift to bring back home (if there's any left to bring back).
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrConferences / trade-shows / car shows / etc
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLots of exhibits and best of all ... it's free!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveAmazing gourmet burgers!