Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Millenium Park is an amazing green space located along Lake Michigan. Concerts, Bike Trails, Ice skating, you name it!
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillenium Park is an amazing green space located along Lake Michigan. Concerts, Bike Trails, Ice skating, you name it!
One of the highest views in the world! Formerly the Sears Tower, this is a great place to visit while sightseeing in Chicago.
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrOne of the highest views in the world! Formerly the Sears Tower, this is a great place to visit while sightseeing in Chicago.
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrCool view of the Chicago River, start of the Miracle Mile!
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrGreat place to take the kids!
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrMy favorite museum in Chicago!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great rooftop bar nearby, perfect spot for an amazing view, great food and drinks as well.
67 locals recommend
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StGreat rooftop bar nearby, perfect spot for an amazing view, great food and drinks as well.
This "Speakeasy" has one of the world's largest collections of whiskey and bourbon. Hot spot, amazing cocktails, and great food!
49 locals recommend
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StThis "Speakeasy" has one of the world's largest collections of whiskey and bourbon. Hot spot, amazing cocktails, and great food!
Monk's Pub
205 W Lake StGreat selection of craft beer and great appetizers!
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveLegendary Buddy Guy's amazing Jazz Bar.
Bar Louie
5500 S Shore DrSolid cocktails and nice happy hour spot.
Paris Club Bistro & Bar
59 W Hubbard StExclusive night club, good ambiance.
Food Scene
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N LaSalle DrGreat steakhouse a few blocks away.
Great food, great drinks, amazing ambiance in this new "speakeasy" in River North.
79 locals recommend
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StGreat food, great drinks, amazing ambiance in this new "speakeasy" in River North.
Keefer's Restaurant
20 West Kinzie StreetWhere the locals go to eat their steak.
Cool restaurant and tavern with an intriguing menu full of wild game and delicious unique items.
49 locals recommend
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveCool restaurant and tavern with an intriguing menu full of wild game and delicious unique items.
Great and tasty healthy food option. Most dishes incorporate quinoa (salads burritos and bowls.)
18 locals recommend
Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark StGreat and tasty healthy food option. Most dishes incorporate quinoa (salads burritos and bowls.)
Chicago's own Harry Caray, great food in a classic Chicago setting.
8 locals recommend
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
33 W Kinzie StChicago's own Harry Caray, great food in a classic Chicago setting.
Bub City
435 N Clark StGreat southern cooking, live music, and great crowd.
Siena Tavern
51 W Kinzie StA great scene for Chicago nightlife.
Best ramen noodles in downtown Chicago. Great japanese fusion menu.
15 locals recommend
Slurping Turtle
116 W Hubbard StBest ramen noodles in downtown Chicago. Great japanese fusion menu.
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StClassic Italian. One of my favorites. Amazing handmade pasta.
A Chicago institution. Classic Italian cooking and great steak. Since 1941.
22 locals recommend
Gene & Georgetti
500 N Franklin StA Chicago institution. Classic Italian cooking and great steak. Since 1941.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlGreat coffee right around the corner
Shopping
Merchandise Mart
Famous Merchandise Mart.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveGreat shopping on the the Miracle Mile Michigan Ave.
Arts & Culture
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrChicago Bears Stadium.
Historic Theatre in the loop, great musicals and concerts.
36 locals recommend
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph StHistoric Theatre in the loop, great musicals and concerts.
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn StGreat place to watch a musical or show.
Legendary theater featuring concerts, comedy shows and musicals.
133 locals recommend
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StLegendary theater featuring concerts, comedy shows and musicals.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W Randolph StGreat venue for plays and musicals.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker DrOne of the best opera houses in the country!
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveAmazing performances.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat art museum, world class.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to visit while touring Chicago, food, bars, and a Ferris Wheel looking over Lake Michigan and the Skyline of Chicago.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveGreat place to visit while touring Chicago, food, bars, and a Ferris Wheel looking over Lake Michigan and the Skyline of Chicago.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StGreat zoo in Chicago, see all your favorite animals!
Everything Else
Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StTrain Station, this is 8 blocks away from my apartment.
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StGreat park right on Lake Michigan!
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrVenue for many trade shows and conferences.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs.
Great beach in downtown Chicago, awesome views of the city and Lake Michigan.
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
Great beach in downtown Chicago, awesome views of the city and Lake Michigan.