Everything Else
Old Town
Great shops, plum market, bars, and restaurants.
Red Line 'L' that goes north to Wrigleyville or south to anywhere downtown.
67 locals recommend
Division & Clark station
Red Line 'L' that goes north to Wrigleyville or south to anywhere downtown.
Sightseeing
Oak Street Beach
Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach.
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
World famous shopping and people watching
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StSmall, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Food Scene
A rustic 2-leveled room sets the scene for renowned chef Art Smith's upscale Southern comfort food.
14 locals recommend
Table Fifty-Two
52 West Elm StreetA rustic 2-leveled room sets the scene for renowned chef Art Smith's upscale Southern comfort food.
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
23 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Old Town Coffeebar
1233 N Wells StHigh-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StFamily-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.
Upscale seafood restaurant in modern setting famous for its crab cakes, steaks & frogs' legs.
40 locals recommend
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush StUpscale seafood restaurant in modern setting famous for its crab cakes, steaks & frogs' legs.
Classic fare comes with a side of people-watching at the original location of the famous Chicago chophouse chain.
146 locals recommend
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StClassic fare comes with a side of people-watching at the original location of the famous Chicago chophouse chain.
Lively supper club, famous for its hearty portions of pasta, meat plates & other Italian dishes.
36 locals recommend
Carmine's
1043 N Rush StLively supper club, famous for its hearty portions of pasta, meat plates & other Italian dishes.
Sea-shanty-inspired space with quick-service international lobster rolls & other lobster-laden fare.
Da Lobsta
416 N Clark StSea-shanty-inspired space with quick-service international lobster rolls & other lobster-laden fare.
Upscale French-Vietnamese fare in a Gold Coast row house with balcony seating & an outdoor patio.
25 locals recommend
Le Colonial Chicago
57 E Oak StUpscale French-Vietnamese fare in a Gold Coast row house with balcony seating & an outdoor patio.
All kinds of hot dogs plus burgers & many sides in a no-frills counter-service locale hot dog stand.
Downtown Dogs
804 N Rush StAll kinds of hot dogs plus burgers & many sides in a no-frills counter-service locale hot dog stand.
Competition BBQ chef's house-smoked eats plus a full bar & bourbon flights in an upscale setting.
46 locals recommend
Chicago Q
1160 N Dearborn StCompetition BBQ chef's house-smoked eats plus a full bar & bourbon flights in an upscale setting.
Upscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
26 locals recommend
FIG & OLIVE
104 E Oak StUpscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
Funky farm-themed hangout with salvaged decor serving American comfort food, regional beers & wines.
32 locals recommend
Farmhouse Chicago
228 W Chicago AveFunky farm-themed hangout with salvaged decor serving American comfort food, regional beers & wines.
Acclaimed New American fare in a loftlike setting with an extensive wine list & a light bar menu.
8 locals recommend
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868 N Franklin StAcclaimed New American fare in a loftlike setting with an extensive wine list & a light bar menu.
New American menu & drinks served in a supper club atmosphere with a history of celebrity sightings.
49 locals recommend
Pump Room
1301 N State PkwyNew American menu & drinks served in a supper club atmosphere with a history of celebrity sightings.
Old-school tavern & barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 & once frequented by Frank Sinatra.
71 locals recommend
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetOld-school tavern & barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 & once frequented by Frank Sinatra.
Arts & Culture
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
241 locals recommend
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StPhotos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
Known for its many famous alums, this storied spot hosts popular sketch shows & improv classes.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveKnown for its many famous alums, this storied spot hosts popular sketch shows & improv classes.
Shopping
East Oak Street
East Oak StreetOak Street is Chicago's luxury shopping destination.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky arcade bar with loads of throwback video games plus craft beers & specialty cocktails.
40 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlFunky arcade bar with loads of throwback video games plus craft beers & specialty cocktails.