Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Ice skating during the winter, Cloudgate also known as "the bean", bags with awesome outdoor grill and lounge area during summer.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIce skating during the winter, Cloudgate also known as "the bean", bags with awesome outdoor grill and lounge area during summer.
Awesome tour resources and will point you to the best tours for free! No admission cost. Great place in its own right. Large Tiffany's Stained glass dome in huge atrium. Great free exhibits.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St Awesome tour resources and will point you to the best tours for free! No admission cost. Great place in its own right. Large Tiffany's Stained glass dome in huge atrium. Great free exhibits.
Arts & Culture
Amazing free concert series like Blues Fest, New Music Mondays ( iron and wine, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, etc), free concerts by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera House. Great Venue.
52 locals recommend
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StAmazing free concert series like Blues Fest, New Music Mondays ( iron and wine, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, etc), free concerts by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera House. Great Venue.
See indie films at this amazing film center. Maybe run into Roger Ebert or be surprised by a quick introduction to the film by the director followed by a Q & A session after. Great deals, great films.
22 locals recommend
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State StSee indie films at this amazing film center. Maybe run into Roger Ebert or be surprised by a quick introduction to the film by the director followed by a Q & A session after. Great deals, great films.
World famous collection of impressionist artists. Great new modern wing with strong Picasso collection. Decent American Artist collection ( American Gothic is here).
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave World famous collection of impressionist artists. Great new modern wing with strong Picasso collection. Decent American Artist collection ( American Gothic is here).
Food Scene
Henri
18 Michigan AveDelicious Steak Tartare and French Fare.
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveImpressive beer list and convenient location right off Millennium Park.
One of Chicago's oldest restaurants serving German food and microbrews.
14 locals recommend
The Berghoff Restaurant
17 W Adams StOne of Chicago's oldest restaurants serving German food and microbrews.
Magnolia Bakery
108 N State StGreat bakery to grab a cupcake or mini cheesecake.
Delicious Berry and marscarpone pancakes. Most things under $10. Affordable and delicious brunch!
75 locals recommend
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StDelicious Berry and marscarpone pancakes. Most things under $10. Affordable and delicious brunch!
Everything Else
Millennium Station
151 Michigan AveMetra station.