Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Joy Yee
2139 S China PlExcellent variety, great portions, and very clean.
La Cantina
1911 S Michigan AveMexican eatery serving tacos & burritos with various house salsas plus margaritas.
26 locals recommend
Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill
810 N Marshfield AveMexican eatery serving tacos & burritos with various house salsas plus margaritas.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlPapa John's Pizza
80 E Cermak RdWindy City Bar
67 E Cermak RdJerk Villa Bar & Grill is an authentic Jamaican cuisine, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture. Order ahead, and leave room for 1 more.
9 locals recommend
Jerk Villa Bar & Grill
2216 S Michigan AveJerk Villa Bar & Grill is an authentic Jamaican cuisine, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture. Order ahead, and leave room for 1 more.
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Chinese fare in a striking space.
6 locals recommend
P.F. Chang's
530 N Wabash AveFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Chinese fare in a striking space.
American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
34 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
875 N Michigan AveAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
19 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
661 North La Salle DriveUpscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Concerts, basketball games, comic shows, special events, block party.
12 locals recommend
Wintrust Arena
200 E Cermak RdConcerts, basketball games, comic shows, special events, block party.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrDa Bears!
Convention center hosts multiple numerous global events, conventions and gatherings.
179 locals recommend
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrConvention center hosts multiple numerous global events, conventions and gatherings.
United Center is a multi-purpose arena located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The United Center is home to both the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison StUnited Center is a multi-purpose arena located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The United Center is home to both the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.
The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment
The Escape Game Chicago - Escape Room
42 E Ontario StThe Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment
Relax in luxury at The Spa at JW Chicago located at the JW Marriott Chicago. Our spa offers beautiful rooms and luxurious treatments to include massage, facials and couple services.
The Spa at JW Marriott Chicago
151 W Adams StRelax in luxury at The Spa at JW Chicago located at the JW Marriott Chicago. Our spa offers beautiful rooms and luxurious treatments to include massage, facials and couple services.
Getting Around
Hertz Car Rental
2828 N Clark StLocated inside McCormick place.
Train connects to all airports, and downtown.
11 locals recommend
Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station
Train connects to all airports, and downtown.
Shopping
Because...The vibrant, bustling area is home to upscale shops, luxe fashion outlets, cool restaurants and posh hotels. Landmarks include the historic Chicago Water Tower, the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the terracotta Wrigley Building skyscraper and the 100-story John Hancock Center, which has a rooftop observation deck with fine dining and panoramic city views.
597 locals recommend
Magnificent Mile
Because...The vibrant, bustling area is home to upscale shops, luxe fashion outlets, cool restaurants and posh hotels. Landmarks include the historic Chicago Water Tower, the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the terracotta Wrigley Building skyscraper and the 100-story John Hancock Center, which has a rooftop observation deck with fine dining and panoramic city views.
The Roosevelt Collection is an open-air shopping plaza in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood. Home to premium national and local retailers, a cutting-edge digital movie theater, a variety of delicious restaurants, and a kid-friendly central plaza, Roosevelt Collection offers an unparalleled entertainment experience.
48 locals recommend
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt RdThe Roosevelt Collection is an open-air shopping plaza in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood. Home to premium national and local retailers, a cutting-edge digital movie theater, a variety of delicious restaurants, and a kid-friendly central plaza, Roosevelt Collection offers an unparalleled entertainment experience.
Block 37, also known as 108 North State Street or Block Thirty Seven, is a development located in the Loop community area of downtown Chicago, Illinois
23 locals recommend
Block 37
108 N State StBlock 37, also known as 108 North State Street or Block Thirty Seven, is a development located in the Loop community area of downtown Chicago, Illinois
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveCD One Price Cleaners
2200 S Michigan Aveexcellent service
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.
394 locals recommend
Target
4466 N BroadwayRetail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.
Mercy is a Chicago based hospital that combines world-class medicine with compassion, convenience and an undeniable spirit that sets us apart.
7 locals recommend
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
2525 S Michigan AveMercy is a Chicago based hospital that combines world-class medicine with compassion, convenience and an undeniable spirit that sets us apart.
Sightseeing
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlThe Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as the Sears Tower, is a 110-story, 1,450-foot skyscraper in Chicago
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrThe Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as the Sears Tower, is a 110-story, 1,450-foot skyscraper in Chicago
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area.
Arts & Culture
The largest science center in the Western Hemisphere.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrThe largest science center in the Western Hemisphere.
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StCloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink.
Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930. The aquarium contains 32,000 animals, and was for some time the largest indoor aquarium in the world with 5,000,000 US gallons of water
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrShedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930. The aquarium contains 32,000 animals, and was for some time the largest indoor aquarium in the world with 5,000,000 US gallons of water
The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Recognized for its curatorial efforts and popularity among visitors, the museum hosts approximately 1.5 million guests annually.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Recognized for its curatorial efforts and popularity among visitors, the museum hosts approximately 1.5 million guests annually.
The Chicago Children's Museum is located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1982 by The Junior League of Chicago who were responding to programming cutbacks in the Chicago Public Schools
58 locals recommend
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveThe Chicago Children's Museum is located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1982 by The Junior League of Chicago who were responding to programming cutbacks in the Chicago Public Schools