Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Featured on Man Vs. Food, you're pretty much guaranteed leftovers. Great for brunch!
22 locals recommend
Hash House a Go Go
Featured on Man Vs. Food, you're pretty much guaranteed leftovers. Great for brunch!
This is a great option to enjoy a Chicago happy hour with a large selection of food and drink deals.
9 locals recommend
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
1139 North State StreetThis is a great option to enjoy a Chicago happy hour with a large selection of food and drink deals.
Stop by here for some Chicago deep dish pizza! Lou Malnati's is one of the oldest makers of the Chicago classic.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StStop by here for some Chicago deep dish pizza! Lou Malnati's is one of the oldest makers of the Chicago classic.
Trying to impress your travel companion? This is a new Chicago hot spot. Careful though- reservations fill up fast!
26 locals recommend
Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush StTrying to impress your travel companion? This is a new Chicago hot spot. Careful though- reservations fill up fast!
Come here to grab your morning coffee or to enjoy some of Starbuck's new menu offerings (wine and assorted appetizers) later in the day.
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlCome here to grab your morning coffee or to enjoy some of Starbuck's new menu offerings (wine and assorted appetizers) later in the day.
Argo Tea
871 N Wabash AveNice place to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee outside.
McCormick & Schmick's - CLOSED
41 E Chestnut StGreat happy hour location!
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveAnother great location to enjoy Chicago's famous deep dish pizza.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdQuick place for lunch or dinner.
Jimmy John's
51 W Division StAnother quick lunch or dinner spot.
Tempo Cafe
6 E Chestnut StThis diner is open 24 hours/day.
Einstein Bros Bagels
300 E Ohio StGood place to grab a morning bagel or breakfast sandwich.
Famous Chicago restaurant from former Bear's coach Mike Ditka.
7 locals recommend
Ditka's Restaurant Chicago
100 East Chestnut StreetFamous Chicago restaurant from former Bear's coach Mike Ditka.
Shopping
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveA close place to pick up anything you left at home.
A great place to get some shopping in, but also offers several quick food options.
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveA great place to get some shopping in, but also offers several quick food options.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveAnother close place to come if you left anything at home.
Banana Republic
917 W North AveEnjoy some Chicago shopping along Michigan Avenue!
Topshop Topman
830 N Michigan AveEnjoy some Chicago shopping along Michigan Avenue!
Macy's
111 North State StreetEnjoy some Chicago shopping along Michigan Avenue!
Enjoy some Chicago shopping along Michigan Avenue!
40 locals recommend
Nordstrom Wedding Suite - Michigan Avenue
Enjoy some Chicago shopping along Michigan Avenue!
Bloomingdale's
900 North Michigan AvenueEnjoy some Chicago shopping along Michigan Avenue!
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayA large grocery store with affordable pricing.
Vegan or Gluten-free? This is a great place to stop by for some snacks. There's also a cafe in the back area that offers fresh juices sandwiches gluten-free pita.
Chicago Health Foods
22 W Maple StVegan or Gluten-free? This is a great place to stop by for some snacks. There's also a cafe in the back area that offers fresh juices sandwiches gluten-free pita.
Arts & Culture
Just a block off of Michigan Avenue, this museum is home to some of Chicago's best contemporary art.
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveJust a block off of Michigan Avenue, this museum is home to some of Chicago's best contemporary art.
Sightseeing
This visitor center has all kinds of information about different sightseeing activities and also offers ticket sales for many attractions.
Water Works
163 E Pearson StThis visitor center has all kinds of information about different sightseeing activities and also offers ticket sales for many attractions.
One of Chicago's famous beaches- a great place to dip your toes into Lake Michigan!
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
One of Chicago's famous beaches- a great place to dip your toes into Lake Michigan!
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo to enjoy one of Chicago's large parks.
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StMore famously known as "The Bean"
Free music in the park is offered on Monday and Wednesday nights during the summer.
52 locals recommend
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StFree music in the park is offered on Monday and Wednesday nights during the summer.
Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
820 N Michigan AveEnjoy some Chicago art.
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a great patio to grab a drink and enjoy the Chicago summer? This is the place!
7 locals recommend
Cedar Hotel
1112 N State StLooking for a great patio to grab a drink and enjoy the Chicago summer? This is the place!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great place to get your chocolate fix, and also to find souvenirs to take home for friends.
Hershey's Chocolate World
This is a great place to get your chocolate fix, and also to find souvenirs to take home for friends.