Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel offering New American fare, booze & more
30 locals recommend
IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
127 W Huron St
30 locals recommend
Posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel offering New American fare, booze & more
Cellar lounge, 1st-floor bar & upstairs fine-dining restaurant with a menu of upscale American fare.
7 locals recommend
The Boarding House
720 North Wells Street
7 locals recommend
Cellar lounge, 1st-floor bar & upstairs fine-dining restaurant with a menu of upscale American fare.
This vast River North nightclub offers multiple bars & DJs spinning a mix of tunes.
22 locals recommend
Sound Bar
226 W Ontario St
22 locals recommend
This vast River North nightclub offers multiple bars & DJs spinning a mix of tunes.
Contemporary lounge with cocktails & light fare plus a swanky bar, bottle service & DJs.
Electric Hotel
Contemporary lounge with cocktails & light fare plus a swanky bar, bottle service & DJs.
A dress code, cover charge & emphasis on bottle service help set an upscale tone at this dance club. -
Y Bar
224 W Ontario St
A dress code, cover charge & emphasis on bottle service help set an upscale tone at this dance club. -
Tiki drinks (flaming options included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a retro Polynesian-island setting.
125 locals recommend
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St
125 locals recommend
Tiki drinks (flaming options included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a retro Polynesian-island setting.
Lounge on the 26th floor of the Dana Hotel & Spa, with year-round patio, DJs & impressive views.
30 locals recommend
Vertigo Sky Lounge
2 West Erie Street
30 locals recommend
Lounge on the 26th floor of the Dana Hotel & Spa, with year-round patio, DJs & impressive views.
Visit the Cerise, a downtown Chicago rooftop bar and nightclub where a panorama of delights flirts with a mix of crafty cocktail creations.
19 locals recommend
Virgin Hotels Chicago
203 N Wabash Ave
19 locals recommend
Visit the Cerise, a downtown Chicago rooftop bar and nightclub where a panorama of delights flirts with a mix of crafty cocktail creations.

Food Scene

Trendy, bustling restaurant with an upscale-urban vibe & a creative take on Japanese cuisine.
16 locals recommend
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
230 W Erie St
16 locals recommend
Trendy, bustling restaurant with an upscale-urban vibe & a creative take on Japanese cuisine.
Diners feast on modern Latin cuisine then dance to music from DJs & live bands (weekends only).
11 locals recommend
Nacional 27
325 W Huron St
11 locals recommend
Diners feast on modern Latin cuisine then dance to music from DJs & live bands (weekends only).
Bright, homey eatery serving healthy-leaning breakfasts all day plus lunch & dinner.
52 locals recommend
Meli Cafe
301 S Halsted St
52 locals recommend
Bright, homey eatery serving healthy-leaning breakfasts all day plus lunch & dinner.
Inventive Peruvian fare served in a stylish Peru-inspired space; known for its pisco sour cocktail. Great outdoor patio on the second floor.
33 locals recommend
Tanta Chicago
118 W Grand Ave
33 locals recommend
Inventive Peruvian fare served in a stylish Peru-inspired space; known for its pisco sour cocktail. Great outdoor patio on the second floor.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
213 locals recommend
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee Ave
213 locals recommend
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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 St
513 locals recommend
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.
Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.
44 locals recommend
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State St
44 locals recommend
Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.
Classic Italian dining in archway-enhanced environs with adjacent pizzeria offering thin-crust pies.
Osteria Via Stato
620 N State St
Classic Italian dining in archway-enhanced environs with adjacent pizzeria offering thin-crust pies.
Long-running watering hole featuring American fare & monthly improv in a comfy, vintage setting.
21 locals recommend
The Green Door Tavern
678 N Orleans St
21 locals recommend
Long-running watering hole featuring American fare & monthly improv in a comfy, vintage setting.
Seafood hot spot pairing inventive shared plates with creative cocktails in a buzzy, modern space.
24 locals recommend
GT Fish & Oyster
531 N Wells St
24 locals recommend
Seafood hot spot pairing inventive shared plates with creative cocktails in a buzzy, modern space.
Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic.
41 locals recommend
RPM Italian
52 W Illinois St
41 locals recommend
Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic.
Restaurant/lounge featuring creative American food & craft cocktails in space with a speakeasy vibe
49 locals recommend
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie St
49 locals recommend
Restaurant/lounge featuring creative American food & craft cocktails in space with a speakeasy vibe
Adventurous small plates plus house-cured meats & a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters.
99 locals recommend
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan Ave
99 locals recommend
Adventurous small plates plus house-cured meats & a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters.
Diverse eats from sushi to tacos to burgers in a trendy, hopping space with a downstairs club.
31 locals recommend
Hub 51
51 W Hubbard St
31 locals recommend
Diverse eats from sushi to tacos to burgers in a trendy, hopping space with a downstairs club.
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 locals recommend
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
Chef Mario Batali's sprawling, modern outpost featuring a range of Italian eateries & food markets.
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St
140 locals recommend
Chef Mario Batali's sprawling, modern outpost featuring a range of Italian eateries & food markets.
Tapas & other Spanish plates in a huge, group-friendly space with a buzzy vibe.
32 locals recommend
Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle Dr
32 locals recommend
Tapas & other Spanish plates in a huge, group-friendly space with a buzzy vibe.
Steakhouse fare, nightly DJs & outdoor seating define this lively, upscale restaurant.
85 locals recommend
Tavern On Rush
1031 N Rush St
85 locals recommend
Steakhouse fare, nightly DJs & outdoor seating define this lively, upscale restaurant.
Posh, white-tablecloth steakhouse & seafood eatery with a choice wine list & a martini lounge.
35 locals recommend
Maple & Ash
8 W Maple St
35 locals recommend
Posh, white-tablecloth steakhouse & seafood eatery with a choice wine list & a martini lounge.
Classic fare comes with a side of people-watching at the original location of the chophouse chain.
146 locals recommend
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush St
146 locals recommend
Classic fare comes with a side of people-watching at the original location of the chophouse chain.
Since 1971, this eatery has been serving classic Greek dishes in a traditionally decorated space.
50 locals recommend
Greek Islands
200 S Halsted St
50 locals recommend
Since 1971, this eatery has been serving classic Greek dishes in a traditionally decorated space.

Essentials

Trendy neighborhood shop offering high-end European & American dry goods as well as deli sandwiches.
10 locals recommend
Galleria Market
340 W Superior St
10 locals recommend
Trendy neighborhood shop offering high-end European & American dry goods as well as deli sandwiches.
180 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
550 N State St
180 locals recommend
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
360 locals recommend
River North CrossFit
330 W Ontario St

Sightseeing

The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 locals recommend
The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side.
Cocktails, panoramic views & light bites on the 96th floor of the John Hancock building.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 locals recommend
Cocktails, panoramic views & light bites on the 96th floor of the John Hancock building.
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 locals recommend
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
124 locals recommend
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr
124 locals recommend
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, and shops. Fireworks Every Wednesday (9:30pm) and Saturday (10:15pm) from May 28 through September 3, 2016.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
933 locals recommend
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, and shops. Fireworks Every Wednesday (9:30pm) and Saturday (10:15pm) from May 28 through September 3, 2016.

Shopping

Water Tower Place is a large urban, mixed-use development comprising a 758,000 sq ft shopping mall and 74 story skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The mall is located at 835 North Michigan Avenue, along the Magnificent Mile.
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place is a large urban, mixed-use development comprising a 758,000 sq ft shopping mall and 74 story skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The mall is located at 835 North Michigan Avenue, along the Magnificent Mile.

Arts & Culture

2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books, jewelry, decor & souvenirs.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 locals recommend
2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books, jewelry, decor & souvenirs.
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 locals recommend
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 locals recommend
State-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 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
393 locals recommend
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers -- lakefront views are a bonus.
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
133 locals recommend
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State St
133 locals recommend
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

Entertainment & Activities

Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Lakeside home to the Chicago Bears, this 1924 open-air stadium received a modern upgrade in 2003.
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
300 locals recommend
Lakeside home to the Chicago Bears, this 1924 open-air stadium received a modern upgrade in 2003.
The U.S.' largest arena hosts over 200 events annually, from Bulls & Hawks games to musical acts.
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 locals recommend
The U.S.' largest arena hosts over 200 events annually, from Bulls & Hawks games to musical acts.