Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. Tourists · Usually a wait · Great beer selection
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
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Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. Tourists · Usually a wait · Great beer selection
Upscale Steak house restaurant, nested in 1905 Chicago Landmark former Engine Company 104 building. Great culinary cocktails and well rounded wine list.
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
1401 South Michigan Avenue
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Upscale Steak house restaurant, nested in 1905 Chicago Landmark former Engine Company 104 building. Great culinary cocktails and well rounded wine list.
A hybrid of pub, pizzeria & Polish-American restaurant, with a casual industrial-style setting. Patio · Quick bite · Dine in · Great Atmosphere· Pork Wings Are A Must Try!
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Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash Ave
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A hybrid of pub, pizzeria & Polish-American restaurant, with a casual industrial-style setting. Patio · Quick bite · Dine in · Great Atmosphere· Pork Wings Are A Must Try!
Coffeehouse serving organic coffee, pastries & sandwiches with proceeds benefiting charities. Prepared foods · Coffee · Quick bite
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Overflow Coffee Bar
1449 S State St
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Coffeehouse serving organic coffee, pastries & sandwiches with proceeds benefiting charities. Prepared foods · Coffee · Quick bite
Vegetarian Friendly Cozy cafe serving American bistro fare from morning on in a rustic-chic space with a beer garden. Great space, Gem in city, Free WIFI
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Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th St
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Vegetarian Friendly Cozy cafe serving American bistro fare from morning on in a rustic-chic space with a beer garden. Great space, Gem in city, Free WIFI
Breakfast Shop Inventive American breakfast & lunch items, including pancakes, croissant sandwiches & salads. Great Food · Coffee · Usually a wait
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
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Breakfast Shop Inventive American breakfast & lunch items, including pancakes, croissant sandwiches & salads. Great Food · Coffee · Usually a wait
Brunch Restaurant Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere. Coffee · Usually a wait
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Yolk - South Loop
1120 S Michigan Ave
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Brunch Restaurant Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere. Coffee · Usually a wait
Asian Restaurant Innovative signature sushi & other Japanese-inspired creations in modern environs. Great cocktails · Great dessert · Great Sushi
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South Coast Sushi
1700 S Michigan Ave
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Asian Restaurant Innovative signature sushi & other Japanese-inspired creations in modern environs. Great cocktails · Great dessert · Great Sushi
American An airy, upscale restaurant serving seasonal New American dishes inspired by coastal Maine. Great cocktails · Great wine list · Great Food · Patio
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Acadia
1639 S Wabash Ave
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American An airy, upscale restaurant serving seasonal New American dishes inspired by coastal Maine. Great cocktails · Great wine list · Great Food · Patio

Sightseeing

This 24.5-acre park might be one of the most popular gathering spots in the city, known for its free concerts, famous public art installations and its proximity to the Loop. The centerpiece of Millennium Park is the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a flowing Frank Gehry-designed structure that hosts some of the city’s biggest outdoor festivals and concerts. You’ll also find the serene Lurie Garden, al fresco dining destination the Park Grill and pedestrian bridges that lead to the Art Institute and Maggie Daley Park. Welcome to the hub of Chicago’s front yard.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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This 24.5-acre park might be one of the most popular gathering spots in the city, known for its free concerts, famous public art installations and its proximity to the Loop. The centerpiece of Millennium Park is the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a flowing Frank Gehry-designed structure that hosts some of the city’s biggest outdoor festivals and concerts. You’ll also find the serene Lurie Garden, al fresco dining destination the Park Grill and pedestrian bridges that lead to the Art Institute and Maggie Daley Park. Welcome to the hub of Chicago’s front yard.
Anchoring the aquatic offerings at this Chicago institution are enduring favorites such as piranhas, frogs and snakes of the Amazon; rays, turtles and moray eel of the Caribbean; frightening predator sharks, mesmerizing jellies, adorable penguins and marine mammals like sea lions and otters.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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Anchoring the aquatic offerings at this Chicago institution are enduring favorites such as piranhas, frogs and snakes of the Amazon; rays, turtles and moray eel of the Caribbean; frightening predator sharks, mesmerizing jellies, adorable penguins and marine mammals like sea lions and otters.
This 1973 landmark put the city in an uproar when insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd acquired the Sears Tower naming rights in 2009. That doesn't change the fact that the building occupies two city blocks and stretches 1,454 feet high, making it the second tallest building in the U.S. Skydeck views from the 103rd floor allow you to see as far as 50 miles out. While you’re up there, learn about the city’s landmarks from a multilingual computer program and about its history from wall exhibits.
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Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr
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This 1973 landmark put the city in an uproar when insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd acquired the Sears Tower naming rights in 2009. That doesn't change the fact that the building occupies two city blocks and stretches 1,454 feet high, making it the second tallest building in the U.S. Skydeck views from the 103rd floor allow you to see as far as 50 miles out. While you’re up there, learn about the city’s landmarks from a multilingual computer program and about its history from wall exhibits.
This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours. Pier Park is home to a 200-foot-high Ferris wheel, a beer garden and public art exhibitions galore. You'll also find the Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and a rotating roster of live entertainment on the Family Pavilion Stage. Most offerings may not turn locals on, but the seasonal events, indoor activities and great people-watching provide plenty of entertainment, no matter what the weather.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours. Pier Park is home to a 200-foot-high Ferris wheel, a beer garden and public art exhibitions galore. You'll also find the Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and a rotating roster of live entertainment on the Family Pavilion Stage. Most offerings may not turn locals on, but the seasonal events, indoor activities and great people-watching provide plenty of entertainment, no matter what the weather.
If you're looking for breathtaking views of some of Chicago's most gorgeous architecture, take a stroll along the Riverwalk, which hugs the main branch of the Chicago River and provides a continuous walkway with restaurants, bars and urban attractions at every turn. Clever design features throughout offer areas to lounge around and enjoy the city from a stellar angle.
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
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If you're looking for breathtaking views of some of Chicago's most gorgeous architecture, take a stroll along the Riverwalk, which hugs the main branch of the Chicago River and provides a continuous walkway with restaurants, bars and urban attractions at every turn. Clever design features throughout offer areas to lounge around and enjoy the city from a stellar angle.
You’ll have to travel to the outermost tip of Museum Campus to visit the Adler Planetarium, but the journey seems appropriate considering this institution’s focus on out of this world experiences. Astronomy and astrophysics take the spotlight at the Adler, which features permanent exhibitions like “Mission Moon,” which documents the history of U.S. space exploration, and “The Universe: A Walk-Through Time,” which posits theories on how the galaxy was started. Visitors can also look through the telescope in the Doane Observatory or take in Chicago skyline views outside of the museum on Northerly Island.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
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You’ll have to travel to the outermost tip of Museum Campus to visit the Adler Planetarium, but the journey seems appropriate considering this institution’s focus on out of this world experiences. Astronomy and astrophysics take the spotlight at the Adler, which features permanent exhibitions like “Mission Moon,” which documents the history of U.S. space exploration, and “The Universe: A Walk-Through Time,” which posits theories on how the galaxy was started. Visitors can also look through the telescope in the Doane Observatory or take in Chicago skyline views outside of the museum on Northerly Island.
Get the Chicago CityPASS, the money-saving booklet that offers free access at Windy City’s top attractions, plus discounts on shopping and entertainment. If you’re looking to get more out of your trip to Chicago without breaking the bank, this bargain-friendly access book is a great option. Read more about Chicago CityPASS 2017 at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-CityPass/d673-2640CHI_TR?pub=vcps
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Chicago CityPASS
233 S Wacker Dr
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Get the Chicago CityPASS, the money-saving booklet that offers free access at Windy City’s top attractions, plus discounts on shopping and entertainment. If you’re looking to get more out of your trip to Chicago without breaking the bank, this bargain-friendly access book is a great option. Read more about Chicago CityPASS 2017 at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-CityPass/d673-2640CHI_TR?pub=vcps

Arts & Culture

Founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, this massive natural history museum is still one of Chicago’s most beloved institutions. With more than 350,000 square feet of permanent exhibitions to explore, you could spend several days immersed in the thousands of artifacts on display. Visitors can take a peek at ancient Egyptian mummies, get a closer look at a towering dinosaur skeleton or marvel at rare jewels in the Grainger Hall of Gems.
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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Founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, this massive natural history museum is still one of Chicago’s most beloved institutions. With more than 350,000 square feet of permanent exhibitions to explore, you could spend several days immersed in the thousands of artifacts on display. Visitors can take a peek at ancient Egyptian mummies, get a closer look at a towering dinosaur skeleton or marvel at rare jewels in the Grainger Hall of Gems.
Guarded by an iconic pair of bronze lions, the Art Institute of Chicago houses a permanent collection of more than 300,000 artworks, displayed in a sprawling complex of galleries and halls. You’ll find everything from Japanese prints to ancient Greek sculptures among the pieces housed in the museum’s central galleries, where classic paintings such as Edward Hopper's Nighthawks and Grant Wood's American Gothic are also located. For something a bit more contemporary, head for the Modern Wing—a Renzo Piano-designed addition that displays the museum’s architecture and design collection as well as 20th and 21st century art.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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Guarded by an iconic pair of bronze lions, the Art Institute of Chicago houses a permanent collection of more than 300,000 artworks, displayed in a sprawling complex of galleries and halls. You’ll find everything from Japanese prints to ancient Greek sculptures among the pieces housed in the museum’s central galleries, where classic paintings such as Edward Hopper's Nighthawks and Grant Wood's American Gothic are also located. For something a bit more contemporary, head for the Modern Wing—a Renzo Piano-designed addition that displays the museum’s architecture and design collection as well as 20th and 21st century art.

Entertainment & Activities

Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this 75-minute tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like the Aon Center, the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Riverwalk
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Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this 75-minute tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like the Aon Center, the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).