Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Navy Pier is Chicago's number one tourist attraction boasting unique restaurants, shops, and other attractions. I-MAX theater located here as well.
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is Chicago's number one tourist attraction boasting unique restaurants, shops, and other attractions. I-MAX theater located here as well.
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
1243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Fountain in credits from "Married with Children". Must see at night when lit up!
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrAmong the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Fountain in credits from "Married with Children". Must see at night when lit up!
Formerly known as "Sears Tower" this is Chicago's iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck
324 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre Willis
233 S Wacker DrFormerly known as "Sears Tower" this is Chicago's iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck
Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink
295 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
875 Avenida Michigan Norte
875 N Michigan AveSkyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink
Luxury hotel with a highly regarded restaurant, spa & plush rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trump
401 N Wabash AveLuxury hotel with a highly regarded restaurant, spa & plush rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
Iconic field where the Chicago Cubs play... Need I say more?
1004 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StIconic field where the Chicago Cubs play... Need I say more?
Shopping
Shopping destination with glass elevator & over 100 retail stores, spas & restaurants
327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveShopping destination with glass elevator & over 100 retail stores, spas & restaurants
7 levels of luxury retailers, fashion boutiques & restaurants along Magnificent Mile.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
900 N Michigan Ave
900 Michigan Avenue7 levels of luxury retailers, fashion boutiques & restaurants along Magnificent Mile.
The Magnificent Mile includes 3,100,000 sq ft of retail space, 460 stores, 275 restaurants, 51 hotels, and a host of sightseeing and entertainment attractions to more than 22 million visitors annually
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Magnificent Mile includes 3,100,000 sq ft of retail space, 460 stores, 275 restaurants, 51 hotels, and a host of sightseeing and entertainment attractions to more than 22 million visitors annually
Arts & Culture
Entertainment complex with 21 screen AMC theater, restaurants, and bowling alley
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StEntertainment complex with 21 screen AMC theater, restaurants, and bowling alley
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
673 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrState-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers -- lakefront views are a bonus
393 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrInteractive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers -- lakefront views are a bonus
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
657 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrState-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of hands-on-exhibits, including many for young kids
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Infantil de Chicago
700 E Grand AveFamily museum on Navy Pier with lots of hands-on-exhibits, including many for young kids
Large-format IMAX 3D cinema featuring current popular movies & educational films.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC Navy Pier IMAX
600 E Grand AveLarge-format IMAX 3D cinema featuring current popular movies & educational films.
Food Scene
California-influenced, American menu spotlighting seasonal, locally-sourced produce and ingredients. The atmosphere will make you feel as if you just walked into a beach oasis.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StCalifornia-influenced, American menu spotlighting seasonal, locally-sourced produce and ingredients. The atmosphere will make you feel as if you just walked into a beach oasis.
Semi-upscale Irish pub food within two blocks walking distance.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
345 East Grand AvenueSemi-upscale Irish pub food within two blocks walking distance.
Locally sourced dining with European touches in modern environs with a more formal vibe at dinner
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local Root
601 N McClurg CtLocally sourced dining with European touches in modern environs with a more formal vibe at dinner
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Getting a reservation is difficult as they are always booked. However, the bar usually has open seating. Mostly smaller Italian influenced plates.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Siena Tavern
51 W Kinzie StOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Getting a reservation is difficult as they are always booked. However, the bar usually has open seating. Mostly smaller Italian influenced plates.
Sleek modern venue combines a New American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beatrix
519 N Clark StSleek modern venue combines a New American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe.
Striking, bi-level restaurant featuring an eclectic menu complemented by handcrafted cocktails. The patio is great when the weather cooperates.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dawson
730 W Grand AveStriking, bi-level restaurant featuring an eclectic menu complemented by handcrafted cocktails. The patio is great when the weather cooperates.
Dining room, bar & sports lounge by the water boasting floor-to-ceiling windows & outdoor seating
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quay
465 E Illinois StDining room, bar & sports lounge by the water boasting floor-to-ceiling windows & outdoor seating
The Rock N Roll McDonald's is a flagship McDonald's restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the most famous McDonald's locations in the world and was once the busiest in the US
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McDonald's
1951 N Western AveThe Rock N Roll McDonald's is a flagship McDonald's restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the most famous McDonald's locations in the world and was once the busiest in the US
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. "Home of the original Chicago style deep dish pizza."
513 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StFamily-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. "Home of the original Chicago style deep dish pizza."
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StChicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs
If you're looking for a snack Garrett Popcorn is handmade throughout the day in old-fashioned copper kettles using only the highest-quality ingredients. It is a Chicago favorite!
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveIf you're looking for a snack Garrett Popcorn is handmade throughout the day in old-fashioned copper kettles using only the highest-quality ingredients. It is a Chicago favorite!
Sleek coffee bar with floor-to-ceiling windows serves Metropolis java, sandwiches & pastries
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveSleek coffee bar with floor-to-ceiling windows serves Metropolis java, sandwiches & pastries
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlClosest Starbucks location
Favorite place to order pizza from. The thin crust is second to none. If you're looking for the true Chicago Deep-Dish theirs is pretty good as well!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago's Pizza
3114 N Lincoln AveFavorite place to order pizza from. The thin crust is second to none. If you're looking for the true Chicago Deep-Dish theirs is pretty good as well!
Essentials
Elevated local grocery chain with gourmet foods & spirits, plus a bakery, cafe, deli & pharmacy.
866 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveElevated local grocery chain with gourmet foods & spirits, plus a bakery, cafe, deli & pharmacy.
Everything Else
This popular Gold Coast/Streeterville neighborhood hotspot offers many amenities and a spectacular view of the city skyline.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oak Street Beach
This popular Gold Coast/Streeterville neighborhood hotspot offers many amenities and a spectacular view of the city skyline.
One of Chicago's most popular beaches, it features a unique beach house. This sleek, ocean liner-inspired building, decked out in a crisp blue and white, boasts one of the best views in the city.
338 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa North Avenue
One of Chicago's most popular beaches, it features a unique beach house. This sleek, ocean liner-inspired building, decked out in a crisp blue and white, boasts one of the best views in the city.
Closest Red Line Station for the CTA Train. The Red Line runs through the heart of Chicago all the way to the Northern and Southern bounds of the city.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand
521 N State StClosest Red Line Station for the CTA Train. The Red Line runs through the heart of Chicago all the way to the Northern and Southern bounds of the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large wood & brick bar with a country-Western theme & a menu of BBQ/American comfort food.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bub City
435 N Clark StLarge wood & brick bar with a country-Western theme & a menu of BBQ/American comfort food.
A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StA summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
The Boss Bar
420 N Clark StGreat "Dive" bar in River North