Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StContemporary eatery serving a creative menu of New American fare amid a warm & comfortable setting.
One North Kitchen & Bar
1 N Upper Wacker DrContemporary eatery serving a creative menu of New American fare amid a warm & comfortable setting.
Quaint neighborhood bar with a pub-grub menu in a cozy bi-level space with a dog-friendly patio.
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Jefferson Tap & Grille
325 N Jefferson StQuaint neighborhood bar with a pub-grub menu in a cozy bi-level space with a dog-friendly patio.
Weekday-only hangout offering pub eats, 24 beers on tap, golf memorabilia & a downstairs cigar bar.
Tradition Gastro Pub and Bar
160 N Franklin StWeekday-only hangout offering pub eats, 24 beers on tap, golf memorabilia & a downstairs cigar bar.
Cardozo's Pub
170 W Washington StDimly lit restaurant & bar serving American & Italian sandwiches & entrees.
Chain with a British pub feel serving fish 'n' chips, American classics & beers on tap.
Elephant & Castle
160 E Huron StChain with a British pub feel serving fish 'n' chips, American classics & beers on tap.
Casual weekdays-only saloon serving grass-fed burgers & other bar food plus craft beers & martinis.
Poag Mahone's
333 S Wells StCasual weekdays-only saloon serving grass-fed burgers & other bar food plus craft beers & martinis.
Chicago institution since 1935 serving up traditional American grub & craft brews in a warm space.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Miller's Pub
134 S Wabash AveChicago institution since 1935 serving up traditional American grub & craft brews in a warm space.
Long-standing bar filled with German & Old English antiques such as vintage books & wooden barrels.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Monk's Pub
205 W Lake StLong-standing bar filled with German & Old English antiques such as vintage books & wooden barrels.
Stocks & Blondes
40 N Wells StSightseeing
Willis Tower Skydeck
Shoreline Water Taxi
Chicago RiverwalkMercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline
112 E Wacker DrGo Chicago
111 N State StSegway Experience of Chicago
2 E 8th StArts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorld-class ballet organization performing classical & cutting-edge pieces at Auditorium Theatre.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
The Joffrey Ballet
10 E Randolph StWorld-class ballet organization performing classical & cutting-edge pieces at Auditorium Theatre.
Arts Alliance Illinois
200 E Lake StGrant Park Music Festival
337 E Randolph StShopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Block 37
108 N State StChristkindlmarket Chicago
50 W Washington StIndoor office-building plaza with 40+ shops, eateries & services from a nail salon to a steakhouse.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Atrium Mall
100 W Randolph StIndoor office-building plaza with 40+ shops, eateries & services from a nail salon to a steakhouse.
Chain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Sunglass Hut
108 N State StChain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.
Food Scene
Casual fast-food Mediterranean chain eatery serving pita sandwiches & build-your-own salads.
Roti Modern Mediterranean
310 West Adams StreetCasual fast-food Mediterranean chain eatery serving pita sandwiches & build-your-own salads.
Casual spot offering pick-your-own fillings, toppings & sauces for Greek plates, salads & wraps. -
Greek Kitchen
219 W Washington StCasual spot offering pick-your-own fillings, toppings & sauces for Greek plates, salads & wraps. -
Health-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark StHealth-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format.
Italian restaurant in a historic building, popular for pre-show fare & business lunches.
312 W Chicago Ave
312 West Chicago AvenueItalian restaurant in a historic building, popular for pre-show fare & business lunches.
Zoup!
177 W Washington StCounter-service chain featuring a diverse, changing menu of soups plus sandwiches & salads.
Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
Corner Bakery Cafe
56 W Randolph StCasual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
80 Einheimische empfehlen
Chipotle Mexican Grill
East 53rd StreetFast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
Modern Middle Eastern counter-serve chain dishing up shawarma & falafel on pitas, rice or salads
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Naf Naf Grill
10433 E Touhy AveModern Middle Eastern counter-serve chain dishing up shawarma & falafel on pitas, rice or salads
Coffeehouse specializing in pressed Cuban sandwiches plus salads, platters & more in modern digs.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafecito
7 N Wells StCoffeehouse specializing in pressed Cuban sandwiches plus salads, platters & more in modern digs.
American eatery offering a refined & spacious dining room plus Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired decor.
Lloyd's Chicago
American eatery offering a refined & spacious dining room plus Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired decor.
Parks & Nature
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
1243 Einheimische empfehlen
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Lake Shore East Park
450 E Benton Pl4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Lurie Garden
220 E Monroe St5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
Entertainment & Activities
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
133 Einheimische empfehlen
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StFrench Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
Modern theater featuring new films, a cocktail lounge with American fare & an adults-only area.
95 Einheimische empfehlen
ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtModern theater featuring new films, a cocktail lounge with American fare & an adults-only area.