Explore Chicago
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTourist Attraction
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrArrive early for best parking
Catch a White Sox Game - within walking distance or a really short Uber ride.
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Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StCatch a White Sox Game - within walking distance or a really short Uber ride.
The kids will enjoy this super interactive experience. Also, while there take in the breathtaking views from Navy Pier. (Fireworks Every Saturday evening)
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Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveThe kids will enjoy this super interactive experience. Also, while there take in the breathtaking views from Navy Pier. (Fireworks Every Saturday evening)
Great Art. Right down the street from Millennium Park.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat Art. Right down the street from Millennium Park.
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrFamily Fun & Learning!
Mini golf, Climbing Wall, Ice Skating (seasonal), Playground, Scooter Rental, Field house, Garden, Picnic Groves. tennis courts......and great views of Lake Michigan (right across Lake Shore Drive)
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StMini golf, Climbing Wall, Ice Skating (seasonal), Playground, Scooter Rental, Field house, Garden, Picnic Groves. tennis courts......and great views of Lake Michigan (right across Lake Shore Drive)
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrFamily Fun & Learning
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrBreathtaking Views, Dining & Fun!
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrFamily Fun & Learning
Pier 31 Restaurant
3101 S Lake Shore DrLive Music & Bar food. Great drinks & your are right on the beach.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of "Da Bears"!
But also a concert venue.....
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveFamily fun!
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StLocal Concert & Festival Venue. Great for a picnic.
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveHistoric Views
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs!
Great Food and Great Experiences from Architectural Boat tours, shopping, outdoor festivals in the beer garden, ect.
Do not forget to take a ride on the HUGE FERRIS WHEEL! Or play a little golf!
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Navy Pier Terminal station
600 E Grand AveGreat Food and Great Experiences from Architectural Boat tours, shopping, outdoor festivals in the beer garden, ect.
Do not forget to take a ride on the HUGE FERRIS WHEEL! Or play a little golf!
Blues Fan....? Check this historic hang out!
The historic Chess Records building Blues Heaven Foundation
2120 South Michigan AvenueBlues Fan....? Check this historic hang out!
Atrium at the United Center
1901 West Madison StreetHome of the Chicago BULLS! See RED!?!
Shopping
The absolute BEST Children's Book, Clothing & Toy boutique in Chicago! Super inclusive books and safe space for Families from ALL backgrounds.
Kido
1137 South Delano CourtThe absolute BEST Children's Book, Clothing & Toy boutique in Chicago! Super inclusive books and safe space for Families from ALL backgrounds.
Shopping & relaxation on the large grassy field that overlooks the city.
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Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt RdShopping & relaxation on the large grassy field that overlooks the city.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveShopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Shopping & Sightseeing
One Stop Shop.
Careful - Go in for ONE thing. Leave with a cart full.
Shop at your own risk!
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Target
1346 E 53rd StOne Stop Shop.
Careful - Go in for ONE thing. Leave with a cart full.
Shop at your own risk!
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdPharmacy & Minute Clinic
Local Family Fun - walking distance
Dunbar Park
300 E 31st StGreat play ground w/ water fountain and artificial turf field for family fun.
Tennis Court, Playground, Large Grassy Field surrounded by a walking/running track.
Anderson (Louis) Park
3748 South Prairie AvenueTennis Court, Playground, Large Grassy Field surrounded by a walking/running track.
Food scene
Our Local Favorite Grocery Store. Sip a little wine while you shop. Friday nights there is a live band.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveOur Local Favorite Grocery Store. Sip a little wine while you shop. Friday nights there is a live band.
Peach's Restaurant
4652 S King DrBreakfast & Soul Food
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King DrFried Chicken & Waffles
Truth Italian Restaurant
56 E Pershing RdDelicious Brunch!
Little Sandwich House
411 East Oakwood BoulevardGreat Coffee & Delicious Sandwiches within walking distance
Sip & Savor 43rd
528 E 43rd StSuper & Comfy Coffee House
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StQuick bite. American Menu. Chicago Favorite.
Harold's Chicken #88
124 E 35th StChicago Style Fried Chicken.
My order: Hot & Mild, Salt & Pepper Wings
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StChicago Style PIzza
The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
1312 East 53rd StreetCafe, Pizza & Sushi
The best sweet treats made to order! Walk up and order. Cute experience. ( Seasonal )
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Sugar Shack
630 W 26th StThe best sweet treats made to order! Walk up and order. Cute experience. ( Seasonal )
Great food & fancy drinks! Asian fusion - in a awesome location
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Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
1509 E 53rd StGreat food & fancy drinks! Asian fusion - in a awesome location
The expansive, curated experience features the highest-rated local restaurants and Chicago’s most-revered chefs. Together, they make up our 18 unique food concepts. The market comprises 50,000 square feet of hand-picked dining, so every amazing dish has been personally taste-tested and approved by local experts whose job is to find Chicago’s yummiest bites.
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Time Out Market Chicago
916 W Fulton MarketThe expansive, curated experience features the highest-rated local restaurants and Chicago’s most-revered chefs. Together, they make up our 18 unique food concepts. The market comprises 50,000 square feet of hand-picked dining, so every amazing dish has been personally taste-tested and approved by local experts whose job is to find Chicago’s yummiest bites.
Panini's, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, ect. Cute work space as well.
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Ain't She Sweet Cafe
526 E 43rd StPanini's, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, ect. Cute work space as well.
Dedicated entirely to Belgian fries, Friistyle serves up piles of crisp potatoes covered with decadent options, like chicken wings, roast lamb, jerk salmon filets, and Italian beef. Each is seasoned with special sauces, all made in house, to pack in extra flavors — enough to keep things interesting without going overboard.
Friistyle Chicago
5059 S Prairie AveDedicated entirely to Belgian fries, Friistyle serves up piles of crisp potatoes covered with decadent options, like chicken wings, roast lamb, jerk salmon filets, and Italian beef. Each is seasoned with special sauces, all made in house, to pack in extra flavors — enough to keep things interesting without going overboard.
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StObama's Favorite Restaurant
Momentum Coffee
2119 S State StCute coffee house. Small Business.
Neighborhoods
A culturally diverse area, Hyde Park in Chicago is known as the site for the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, as well as the home of former President Barack Obama, and the home for the renowned University of Chicago. Some of Chicago's most notable citizens have come from the Hyde Park area.
Great Restaurants, Festivals, Parks and shopping.
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Hyde Park
A culturally diverse area, Hyde Park in Chicago is known as the site for the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, as well as the home of former President Barack Obama, and the home for the renowned University of Chicago. Some of Chicago's most notable citizens have come from the Hyde Park area.
Great Restaurants, Festivals, Parks and shopping.
Rich in Latino culture, Pilsen is a neighborhood that overflows with music, art, culinary tradition, and nightlife. It’s home to award-winning restaurants, iconic music venues, and sensational murals as far as the eye can see. Maybe that’s why it was named one of the “12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World” by Forbes.
Pilsen is also a haven for offbeat boutiques, hip eateries, and cool music venues standing alongside bodegas, panaderias, and family-owned restaurants serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Don’t miss the National Museum of Mexican Art while you’re there. This free museum immerses visitors in Mexican culture through a stunning collection of textiles, folk art, prints, photos, and more.
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Pilsen
Rich in Latino culture, Pilsen is a neighborhood that overflows with music, art, culinary tradition, and nightlife. It’s home to award-winning restaurants, iconic music venues, and sensational murals as far as the eye can see. Maybe that’s why it was named one of the “12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World” by Forbes.
Pilsen is also a haven for offbeat boutiques, hip eateries, and cool music venues standing alongside bodegas, panaderias, and family-owned restaurants serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Don’t miss the National Museum of Mexican Art while you’re there. This free museum immerses visitors in Mexican culture through a stunning collection of textiles, folk art, prints, photos, and more.
The West Loop is a foodie mecca. An explosion of excellent eateries have taken over this former industrial area, turning the historic warehouses into some of the city’s hottest restaurants.
Randolph Street is known as Restaurant Row. This is where you’ll find many of the neighborhood’s most celebrated spots, from high-end tasting menus to hidden Ramen joints to fourth-generation sandwich shops.
The West Loop is also home to Greektown, a bustling enclave overflowing with traditional restaurant restaurants, bakeries, and delis, and the National Hellenic Museum — the second oldest American institution dedicated to Greek culture.
Nearby Fulton Market has a cool industrial vibe that bursts with activity, thanks to tons of trendy restaurants and bars that have taken over the old warehouse spaces. Between meals, you can explore the West Loops’s art galleries, cool shops, and boutique hotels. Check out the year-round Randolph Street Market for unusual vintage and antique finds. In the summer, the market heads outdoors with live music and pop-up bars.
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West Loop
The West Loop is a foodie mecca. An explosion of excellent eateries have taken over this former industrial area, turning the historic warehouses into some of the city’s hottest restaurants.
Randolph Street is known as Restaurant Row. This is where you’ll find many of the neighborhood’s most celebrated spots, from high-end tasting menus to hidden Ramen joints to fourth-generation sandwich shops.
The West Loop is also home to Greektown, a bustling enclave overflowing with traditional restaurant restaurants, bakeries, and delis, and the National Hellenic Museum — the second oldest American institution dedicated to Greek culture.
Nearby Fulton Market has a cool industrial vibe that bursts with activity, thanks to tons of trendy restaurants and bars that have taken over the old warehouse spaces. Between meals, you can explore the West Loops’s art galleries, cool shops, and boutique hotels. Check out the year-round Randolph Street Market for unusual vintage and antique finds. In the summer, the market heads outdoors with live music and pop-up bars.
These artsy neighborhoods always have something cool going on. Wicker Park and Bucktown are hives of activity that draw shoppers hunting for unique finds, foodies looking for the trendiest eats, and bar hoppers searching for late-night buzz.
Start your day at the vibrant Six Corners area where North, Milwaukee, and Damen Avenues intersect. This is the always-bustling heart of the neighborhood, where you’ll find vintage stores, record shops, noodle joints, award-winning eateries, cool coffee houses, bookstores, art galleries, and more.
And the lively vibe keeps going till late into the night. These adjoining neighborhoods are home to some of the city’s favorite indie music venues, late-night clubs, pubs, speakeasies, and neighborhood dive bars.
A good way to see the area is on the 606, a repurposed rail line that gives you an elevated view of four distinctive Chicago neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square. You’ll find walkers, joggers, bikers, public parks, art installations, overlooks, and more all along the 2.7-mile stretch.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveThese artsy neighborhoods always have something cool going on. Wicker Park and Bucktown are hives of activity that draw shoppers hunting for unique finds, foodies looking for the trendiest eats, and bar hoppers searching for late-night buzz.
Start your day at the vibrant Six Corners area where North, Milwaukee, and Damen Avenues intersect. This is the always-bustling heart of the neighborhood, where you’ll find vintage stores, record shops, noodle joints, award-winning eateries, cool coffee houses, bookstores, art galleries, and more.
And the lively vibe keeps going till late into the night. These adjoining neighborhoods are home to some of the city’s favorite indie music venues, late-night clubs, pubs, speakeasies, and neighborhood dive bars.
A good way to see the area is on the 606, a repurposed rail line that gives you an elevated view of four distinctive Chicago neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square. You’ll find walkers, joggers, bikers, public parks, art installations, overlooks, and more all along the 2.7-mile stretch.
It’s home to the lakefront Museum Campus, where you’ll find three of Chicago’s biggest museums. Also in the South Loop, you’ll find celebrated jazz clubs, a mix of crowd-pleasing restaurants, and vibrant historic areas like industrial Motor Row and charming the Prairie Avenue District.
It’s a little mind-blowing arriving on the site of Chicago’s Museum Campus. The three gorgeous neoclassical buildings that house the museums are set against the blue waters of Lake Michigan on one side and the soaring skyline on the other.
Take Shoreline Sightseeing Water Taxi’s Lake Route that lets you off right at Shedd Aquarium, home to more than 32,000 aquatic creatures from all over the plant. The Adler Planetarium — America’s first planetarium — is more than a museum; it’s a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the universe together. And the monumental Field Museum is home to Máximo the Titanosaur, SUE the T. rex, and more than 40 million other artifacts.
For a unique urban experience, venture to the Motor Row District along South Michigan Avenue, Chicago’s former automobile manufacturing hub. Now it’s home to a brewery, an immersive theatre, international restaurants, and more. In the nearby Prairie Avenue District, you can stroll “Millionaire’s Row,” lined with mansions that once belonged to Chicago’s elite, including the historic Glessner House Museum. The area is also home to Soldier Field, which means you’ll find plenty of Bears fans here in the fall and winter.
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South Loop
It’s home to the lakefront Museum Campus, where you’ll find three of Chicago’s biggest museums. Also in the South Loop, you’ll find celebrated jazz clubs, a mix of crowd-pleasing restaurants, and vibrant historic areas like industrial Motor Row and charming the Prairie Avenue District.
It’s a little mind-blowing arriving on the site of Chicago’s Museum Campus. The three gorgeous neoclassical buildings that house the museums are set against the blue waters of Lake Michigan on one side and the soaring skyline on the other.
Take Shoreline Sightseeing Water Taxi’s Lake Route that lets you off right at Shedd Aquarium, home to more than 32,000 aquatic creatures from all over the plant. The Adler Planetarium — America’s first planetarium — is more than a museum; it’s a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the universe together. And the monumental Field Museum is home to Máximo the Titanosaur, SUE the T. rex, and more than 40 million other artifacts.
For a unique urban experience, venture to the Motor Row District along South Michigan Avenue, Chicago’s former automobile manufacturing hub. Now it’s home to a brewery, an immersive theatre, international restaurants, and more. In the nearby Prairie Avenue District, you can stroll “Millionaire’s Row,” lined with mansions that once belonged to Chicago’s elite, including the historic Glessner House Museum. The area is also home to Soldier Field, which means you’ll find plenty of Bears fans here in the fall and winter.
The Loop is the heart of the city and it’s bursting with iconic Chicago attractions, including historic architecture, river cruises, Millennium Park, the Chicago Riverwalk, a vibrant theatre district, incredible dining, shopping along State Street…and that’s just for starters.
As Chicago’s official downtown area, the Loop is celebrated for its dynamic architecture and big city buzz. To get a grasp on the area’s architectural legacy, start your visit with one of the many great architecture river cruises, like the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises.
The Loop is also home to the award-winning Chicago Riverwalk, a pedestrian-only pathway lined with great waterfront restaurants, the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, and the mind-blowing digital art display Art on theMART.
On the lakefront side of the Loop, you’ll also find the Millennium Park Campus — home to iconic Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”), Crown Fountain, peaceful Lurie Garden, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion that hosts legendary music festivals like the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, and a free summer music series and film series. Right next door, you can rock climb, skate, and play at whimsical Maggie Daley Park.
Get your culture fix at the historic Art Institute of Chicago, one of the top museums in the world according to TripAdvisor. It’s also one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country, home to one of the most impressive collections of Impressionist art in the world.
Nearby, the Chicago Cultural Center is a stunning landmark filled with free exhibits, art, and performances. Gaze up at the largest Tiffany stained glass dome in the world while you’re there. And at Skydeck in Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), you can step out onto The Ledge — a glass box that extends outside the building, 1,353 feet up.
Last but not least, the Loop is where you’ll find Chicago’s celebrated Theatre District, buzzing with Tony Award-winning shows, world premieres, and glittering marquees at the likes of the Auditorium Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and the Nederlander Theatre.
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Chicago Loop
The Loop is the heart of the city and it’s bursting with iconic Chicago attractions, including historic architecture, river cruises, Millennium Park, the Chicago Riverwalk, a vibrant theatre district, incredible dining, shopping along State Street…and that’s just for starters.
As Chicago’s official downtown area, the Loop is celebrated for its dynamic architecture and big city buzz. To get a grasp on the area’s architectural legacy, start your visit with one of the many great architecture river cruises, like the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises.
The Loop is also home to the award-winning Chicago Riverwalk, a pedestrian-only pathway lined with great waterfront restaurants, the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, and the mind-blowing digital art display Art on theMART.
On the lakefront side of the Loop, you’ll also find the Millennium Park Campus — home to iconic Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”), Crown Fountain, peaceful Lurie Garden, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion that hosts legendary music festivals like the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, and a free summer music series and film series. Right next door, you can rock climb, skate, and play at whimsical Maggie Daley Park.
Get your culture fix at the historic Art Institute of Chicago, one of the top museums in the world according to TripAdvisor. It’s also one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country, home to one of the most impressive collections of Impressionist art in the world.
Nearby, the Chicago Cultural Center is a stunning landmark filled with free exhibits, art, and performances. Gaze up at the largest Tiffany stained glass dome in the world while you’re there. And at Skydeck in Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), you can step out onto The Ledge — a glass box that extends outside the building, 1,353 feet up.
Last but not least, the Loop is where you’ll find Chicago’s celebrated Theatre District, buzzing with Tony Award-winning shows, world premieres, and glittering marquees at the likes of the Auditorium Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and the Nederlander Theatre.
Chicago’s century-old Chinatown transports you straight to eastern Asia. As soon as you set foot in this historic neighborhood, you’re in for the best kind of sensory overload. Stroll through elaborately adorned streets filled with traditional specialty shops, ornate architecture, storefronts packed with colorful wares and souvenirs, and family-owned restaurants with dishes you’ll be craving long after you’re home.
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Chinatown
Chicago’s century-old Chinatown transports you straight to eastern Asia. As soon as you set foot in this historic neighborhood, you’re in for the best kind of sensory overload. Stroll through elaborately adorned streets filled with traditional specialty shops, ornate architecture, storefronts packed with colorful wares and souvenirs, and family-owned restaurants with dishes you’ll be craving long after you’re home.