Chicago Guidebook
Food scene
Beef-centric Argentinean menu with pastas & empanadas in a rustic candlelit setting with a full bar.
63 locals recommend
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StBeef-centric Argentinean menu with pastas & empanadas in a rustic candlelit setting with a full bar.
Offbeat eatery serving creative sushi rolls, robata dishes & more in a manga-themed setting.
111 locals recommend
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveOffbeat eatery serving creative sushi rolls, robata dishes & more in a manga-themed setting.
Centered around a wood-fired hearth, we create sophisticated yet familiar dishes using expert cooking techniques. With a frequently updated menu of wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, and farm fresh salads, etta is a celebration of rustic cuisine that is thoughtful of the season.
43 locals recommend
etta
1840 W North AveCentered around a wood-fired hearth, we create sophisticated yet familiar dishes using expert cooking techniques. With a frequently updated menu of wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, and farm fresh salads, etta is a celebration of rustic cuisine that is thoughtful of the season.
German classics get a Southern spin from an open kitchen in a stylized beer-hall setting.
16 locals recommend
Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago AveGerman classics get a Southern spin from an open kitchen in a stylized beer-hall setting.
Warm, inviting sunshine, sea-kissed beaches, abundant farmlands, and a rich, long-standing food culture, infused with the unique and special tastes and fragrances only found on this beloved Italian island.
Osteria Rusticana
2114 W Division StWarm, inviting sunshine, sea-kissed beaches, abundant farmlands, and a rich, long-standing food culture, infused with the unique and special tastes and fragrances only found on this beloved Italian island.
Bars & Cocktails
A posh space filled with globe-trotting decor is the setting for New American fare & cocktails.
78 locals recommend
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago AveA posh space filled with globe-trotting decor is the setting for New American fare & cocktails.
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
100 locals recommend
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StElevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
Industrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
87 locals recommend
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveIndustrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
Sightseeing
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up.
111 locals recommend
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveObservatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up.
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
124 locals recommend
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
Cantigny is a 500-acre park in Wheaton, Illinois, 30 miles west of Chicago. It is the former estate of Joseph Medill and his grandson Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publishers of the Chicago Tribune, and is open to the public.
40 locals recommend
Cantigny Park
151 S 151 Winfield RoadCantigny is a 500-acre park in Wheaton, Illinois, 30 miles west of Chicago. It is the former estate of Joseph Medill and his grandson Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publishers of the Chicago Tribune, and is open to the public.
Protected natural area with 2 miles of trails, a picnic area & an 1890s living history farm.
Great Western Trail
Great Western TrailProtected natural area with 2 miles of trails, a picnic area & an 1890s living history farm.
The Chicago History Museum is located in Old Town on the Near North Side. One of the best museums in the city, it has over 20 million artifacts and is worth at least a half day of exploration. It was founded in 1856.
241 locals recommend
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StThe Chicago History Museum is located in Old Town on the Near North Side. One of the best museums in the city, it has over 20 million artifacts and is worth at least a half day of exploration. It was founded in 1856.
The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, Illinois, United States, is a public garden, and outdoor museum with a library, herbarium, and program in tree research including the Center for Tree Science.
51 locals recommend
The Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, Illinois, United States, is a public garden, and outdoor museum with a library, herbarium, and program in tree research including the Center for Tree Science.
Fun Activities & Entertainment
Bowling, Laser Tag & More. Enjoy activities like bowling, laser tag, billiards and more with the fam.
Main Event Entertainment
28248 Diehl RdBowling, Laser Tag & More. Enjoy activities like bowling, laser tag, billiards and more with the fam.
Outdoor enclosed water park features slides, a large water playground, a sandy area & a lap pool.
Turtle Splash Water Park
129 W National StOutdoor enclosed water park features slides, a large water playground, a sandy area & a lap pool.
Family-run farm offering a pumpkin patch, a market store & pony rides, plus hands-on animal feeding.
Sonny Acres Farm
29W310 North AvenueFamily-run farm offering a pumpkin patch, a market store & pony rides, plus hands-on animal feeding.
Step back in time to experience life on a working farm in the 1890s at Kline Creek Farm at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Stroll through restored farmstead structures and meet the historically costumed interpreters operating this living history farm using the tools and techniques of the past. Activities and events at the farm re-create the seasonal rhythms that have governed farm life for centuries. For the safety of the farm animals, pets are not allowed at the site.
8 locals recommend
Kline Creek Farm (living history museum)
1N600 County Farm RdStep back in time to experience life on a working farm in the 1890s at Kline Creek Farm at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Stroll through restored farmstead structures and meet the historically costumed interpreters operating this living history farm using the tools and techniques of the past. Activities and events at the farm re-create the seasonal rhythms that have governed farm life for centuries. For the safety of the farm animals, pets are not allowed at the site.
Located at the heart of Reed Keppler, one of West Chicago's most beautiful parks, the ARC Center opened its doors in the fall of 2014.
The ARC Center features a fitness center, locker rooms, 3-court gymnasium, Treehouse play area, walking/running track, multipurpose gym, party room, dance studio, spin room, fitness studio and meeting rooms.
Come for a tour or check out some of the areas and programs the ARC Center has for you and your family.
ARC Center
201 W National StLocated at the heart of Reed Keppler, one of West Chicago's most beautiful parks, the ARC Center opened its doors in the fall of 2014.
The ARC Center features a fitness center, locker rooms, 3-court gymnasium, Treehouse play area, walking/running track, multipurpose gym, party room, dance studio, spin room, fitness studio and meeting rooms.
Come for a tour or check out some of the areas and programs the ARC Center has for you and your family.
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago, operated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago, operated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district. 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.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district. 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.
Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago operated by the Chicago Park District. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park where Daley Bicentennial Plaza previously stood.
175 locals recommend
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StMaggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago operated by the Chicago Park District. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park where Daley Bicentennial Plaza previously stood.
Established in 1914, Wrigley Field is the centerpiece and namesake of this former working-class neighborhood. The area is now a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets. The iconic Metro has hosted shows by bands such as R.E.M. and Nirvana.
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
Established in 1914, Wrigley Field is the centerpiece and namesake of this former working-class neighborhood. The area is now a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets. The iconic Metro has hosted shows by bands such as R.E.M. and Nirvana.
Soldier Field is a multi-purpose stadium on the Near South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1924, the stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League since 1971, as well as the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2005 and since 2020.
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrSoldier Field is a multi-purpose stadium on the Near South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1924, the stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League since 1971, as well as the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2005 and since 2020.
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
Shopping Malls
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveHot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Transportation & Tours
Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison St
West Suburban Limousine
27W291 Geneva Road
Signature Transportation Group
2300 Hamilton RoadHospital
Rush University Medical Center
1620 W Harrison St