Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Chicago CityPASS
233 S Wacker Dr53% savings and VIP pass to 5 of the City's attractions.
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
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Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
The John Hancock Center is a 100-story, 1,128-foot supertall skyscraper. 360 Chicago. Second fastest elevator in the USA.
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John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueThe John Hancock Center is a 100-story, 1,128-foot supertall skyscraper. 360 Chicago. Second fastest elevator in the USA.
One of the most unique and interesting sculptures in decades in Millennium Park.
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StOne of the most unique and interesting sculptures in decades in Millennium Park.
Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world.
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrBuckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world.
Chinatown Market
2121 S Archer AveGreektown
Little Italy
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrGold Coast
First United Methodist Church
77 W Washington StHoly Name Cathedral
735 N Wabash AveThe University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
1200 W Harrison StBoystown
Untitled by Picasso
50 W Washington StEntertainment & Activities
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. You can't truly experience Chicago without a trip to Navy Pier. This 50-acre playground of entertainment, museums, activities, restaurants, and shops is the perfect place for some family fun time.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. You can't truly experience Chicago without a trip to Navy Pier. This 50-acre playground of entertainment, museums, activities, restaurants, and shops is the perfect place for some family fun time.
Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrShedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrA free 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it among the oldest of zoos in North America.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StA free 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it among the oldest of zoos in North America.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States.
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
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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, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
Among the museum's exhibits are a full-size replica coal mine, German submarine U-505 captured during World War II, a 3,500-square-foot (330 m2) model railroad, the first diesel-powered streamlined stainless-steel passenger train (Pioneer Zephyr), and the Apollo 8 spacecraft that carried the first humans to orbit the Moon.
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Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrAmong the museum's exhibits are a full-size replica coal mine, German submarine U-505 captured during World War II, a 3,500-square-foot (330 m2) model railroad, the first diesel-powered streamlined stainless-steel passenger train (Pioneer Zephyr), and the Apollo 8 spacecraft that carried the first humans to orbit the Moon.
Music concerts in the summer months evenings. Free exercise classes in the morning including outdoor yoga.
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StMusic concerts in the summer months evenings. Free exercise classes in the morning including outdoor yoga.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StGreat acoustics, great organization, comfy seats and great music.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveGreat acoustics, great organization, comfy seats and great music.
Parks & Nature
In Millennium Park, you'll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIn Millennium Park, you'll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city.
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StThe Chicago Lakefront Trail is a 18-mile-long share use foreshore-way for walking and cycling, located adjacent to the western shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois.
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe Chicago Lakefront Trail is a 18-mile-long share use foreshore-way for walking and cycling, located adjacent to the western shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrGarfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveOak Street Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrShopping
The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile contains a mixture of upscale department stores, restaurants, luxury retailers, residential and commercial buildings, financial services companies, and hotels, catering primarily to tourists and the affluent.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile contains a mixture of upscale department stores, restaurants, luxury retailers, residential and commercial buildings, financial services companies, and hotels, catering primarily to tourists and the affluent.
Sunday-only outdoor market featuring food & merchandise vendors, plus live performances & events.
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Maxwell Street Market
800 S Desplaines StSunday-only outdoor market featuring food & merchandise vendors, plus live performances & events.
White Palace Grill
1159 S Canal StMerchandise Mart
Food Scene
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StBest deep dish Pizza.
"King of breakfast", a "quintessential" "Chicago icon" since 1923 where "over sized" portions of "hearty", "high-quality" diner fare.
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Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson Blvd "King of breakfast", a "quintessential" "Chicago icon" since 1923 where "over sized" portions of "hearty", "high-quality" diner fare.
Gino's East
162 E Superior StPizza
Meli Cafe
301 S Halsted StEuropean-inspired indoor food market for grab-&-go meals, fresh produce & specialty kiosks.
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Chicago French Market
131 N Clinton St European-inspired indoor food market for grab-&-go meals, fresh produce & specialty kiosks.
The open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StThe open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StHot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
Since 1971, this eatery has been serving classic Greek dishes in a traditionally decorated space.
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Greek Islands
200 S Halsted StSince 1971, this eatery has been serving classic Greek dishes in a traditionally decorated space.
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
60 E Grand AveCash-only Cajun-Creole breakfast & lunch spot for spicy grub & cocktails
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Heaven on Seven
111 N Wabash AveCash-only Cajun-Creole breakfast & lunch spot for spicy grub & cocktails
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StSandwiches and chopped salads; specializes in serving Chicago-style food.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StSandwiches and chopped salads; specializes in serving Chicago-style food.
Institution since 1898 serving traditional German cuisine & steins of beer in an old-world setting.
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The Berghoff Restaurant
17 W Adams StInstitution since 1898 serving traditional German cuisine & steins of beer in an old-world setting.
Adventurous small plates plus house-cured meats & a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters.
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveAdventurous small plates plus house-cured meats & a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters.
Order-at-the-counter Afro-Portuguese chain serving grilled chicken marinated in spicy pepper sauce.
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Nando's PERi-PERi
670 W Diversey PkwyOrder-at-the-counter Afro-Portuguese chain serving grilled chicken marinated in spicy pepper sauce.
White-tablecloth eatery with traditional Indian cuisine & an all-you-can-eat set menu at lunchtime.
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Jaipur Restaurant
847 West Randolph Street White-tablecloth eatery with traditional Indian cuisine & an all-you-can-eat set menu at lunchtime.
Mastro's Steakhouse
520 N Dearborn StThe Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveLunch with great view!
Long-standing walk-up dessert stand serving a variety of Italian ice flavors during summer months. "Brain freezes are a necessary evil at Mario’s Italian Lemonade in University Village, the local favorite for Italian shaved ice treats."
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Mario's Italian Lemonade
1068 W Taylor StLong-standing walk-up dessert stand serving a variety of Italian ice flavors during summer months. "Brain freezes are a necessary evil at Mario’s Italian Lemonade in University Village, the local favorite for Italian shaved ice treats."
Latinicity
108 N State StDrinks & Nightlife
Retro cocktail lounge in Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with a bocce ball bay, billiards & more.
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The Gage
24 S Michigan AveRetro cocktail lounge in Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with a bocce ball bay, billiards & more.
Industrial-chic lounge features cocktails sourced from on-site stills & snazzy New American bites.
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CH Distillery
564 W Randolph StIndustrial-chic lounge features cocktails sourced from on-site stills & snazzy New American bites.