Guidebook for Chicago
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.