Guidebook for Chicago
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North Michigan Avenue
North Michigan AvenueWorld Renown Shopping
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGreat walking park with Art and free concerts
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveGreat for people watching and a nice stroll
McDonald's
1951 N Western AveThe Iconic 24 Hr "Rock and Roll" McD's - great for late night snacking
Newly Remodeled - perennial Chicago Nightclub where a lot of the "it" crowd hangs out.
42 locals recommend
Underground
56 W Illinois StNewly Remodeled - perennial Chicago Nightclub where a lot of the "it" crowd hangs out.
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark StRick Bayless (Top Chef Masters Winner) Flagship Restaurant
One of the largest Natural History Museum's in the World. Make sure to see Sally the T-Rex
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrOne of the largest Natural History Museum's in the World. Make sure to see Sally the T-Rex
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrWillis Tower formerly Sears Tower - great for kids and adults!
Great for a stroll. Book an Architecture River Tour - best way to learn about the Chicago skyline
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrGreat for a stroll. Book an Architecture River Tour - best way to learn about the Chicago skyline
One of the premier Aquariums in the world. Home to more than 32,000 specimens from 1,500 different species of marine life.
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrOne of the premier Aquariums in the world. Home to more than 32,000 specimens from 1,500 different species of marine life.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrGreat Planetarium and kid friendly
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat Art Museum and within walking distance
Lesser known museum and bit of a trek, but well worth it.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrLesser known museum and bit of a trek, but well worth it.
Great Contemporary Art Museum with some iconic pieces - within walking distance.
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat Contemporary Art Museum with some iconic pieces - within walking distance.
Lake Michigan
Great for beaches or a long run!
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCatch a Cubbies game!
Great for a stroll especially when they have the winter lights up.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StGreat for a stroll especially when they have the winter lights up.
North Avenue Beach
Chicago's most iconic beach. Great a cocktail at Castaways.
Not as happening as a few years ago, but still one of the top night clubs.
29 locals recommend
Studio Paris Nightclub
59 W Hubbard StNot as happening as a few years ago, but still one of the top night clubs.
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveOne of Oprah's Favorites
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StMy personal favorite for Chicago Style Pizza
Food Scene
Try the classic Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Italian Beef, and Choclate Cake Shakes
270 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StTry the classic Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Italian Beef, and Choclate Cake Shakes
XOCO
65 N Clark StRick Bayless (Top Chef Masters Winner) Torta Shop
Alinea
1723 N Halsted St#9 Restaurant in the World, #2 Restaurant in the US
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland AveChef Michael Carlson is a genius - tough to get a reservation
Drinks & Nightlife
IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
127 W Huron StHottest Club in Chicago Right now with an amazing View
Great Tacos - ask for Anshul and show your booking reservation for a free round of drinks!
17 locals recommend
Takito Kitchen
2013 W Division StGreat Tacos - ask for Anshul and show your booking reservation for a free round of drinks!