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Chicago 2013
Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago 2013.

1. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Go early to avoid the crazy line... 9-9:30. No wait!

Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago 2013.

2. Garrett Popcorn Shops

9.0
625 N Michigan Ave (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Get the popcorn with the nuts!

The Magnificent Mile is one of Chicago 2013.

3. The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave (btwn E Oak St & Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Road · Streeterville · 90 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Take a nice walk before sunset by the river, great photo opp.

Hot Doug's is one of Chicago 2013.

4. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Gourmet hot dogs... foie gras + sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli!! The smoked pork + beef knockwurst was also good.

Willis Tower is one of Chicago 2013.

5. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Gorgeous building at night.

White Castle is one of Chicago 2013.

6. White Castle

Romeoville, IL
Home (private) · 1 tip

bunniebunnie: Overrated. A bum came by and knocked over my onion rings too. >:(

Bobby's Bike Hike is one of Chicago 2013.

7. Bobby's Bike Hike

8.9
540 N Lake Shore Dr (Entrance on Ohio Street), Chicago, IL
Bike Rental · Streeterville · 18 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Checkin on Yelp for 10% off! Bike along the Lakefront trail for an awesome scenic ride. Go south. :)

Uncork it is one of Chicago 2013.

8. Uncork it

7.5
393 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Streeterville · 10 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: They have Grapefruit Pellagrino!

Grant Park is one of Chicago 2013.

9. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Ride your bike here! Dunno why the lights to cross the street take so long though.

Soldier Field Museum Campus North Lot is one of Chicago 2013.

10. Soldier Field Museum Campus North Lot

436-440 E McFetridge Dr (at Museum Campus Dr.), Chicago, IL
Parking · 2 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Take a bike and ride along the campus, it's really beautiful.

Soldier Field is one of Chicago 2013.

11. Soldier Field

8.9
1410 S Museum Campus Dr (btwn McFetridge Dr & Waldron Dr), Chicago, IL
Football Stadium · Musuem Campus · 216 tips and reviews
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago 2013.

12. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 134 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: We got there right when the water display went on! It spouts every hour on the hour for 20 minutes, 150 feet into the air.

Chicago Public Library is one of Chicago 2013.

13. Chicago Public Library

8.9
400 S. State St. (btwn Van Buren & Congress), Chicago, IL
Library · The Loop · 79 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Gorgeous and massive library.

Cafecito is one of Chicago 2013.

14. Cafecito

8.9
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Cuban sandwiches. The spinach shrimp salad was also refreshing!

Navy Pier is one of Chicago 2013.

15. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Reminds me of Great America.

Fox & Obel is one of Chicago 2013.

16. Fox & Obel

401 E Illinois St (at McClurg Ct.), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Streeterville · 82 tips and reviews
The Wiener's Circle is one of Chicago 2013.

17. The Wiener's Circle

7.9
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Ask for a chocolate milkshake ($20). Hahaha

Wrigleyville is one of Chicago 2013.

18. Wrigleyville

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: A fun place to bar hop.

Fremont is one of Chicago 2013.

19. Fremont

6.7
15 W Illinois St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Awesome rooftop lounge! Had a few DJs spinning EDM.

Carnivale is one of Chicago 2013.

20. Carnivale

8.6
702 W Fulton Market (at Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 144 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: BEST MEAL EVER. Got lucky with a Travelzoo Deal for 4 people. 4 appetizers + 4 entrees + 4 drinks for $145. We enjoyed the appetizers the most, esp the squid and ceviche.

Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago 2013.

21. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 140 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Kinda smelly in some areas, but very beautiful.

Portillo's is one of Chicago 2013.

22. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Ordered a Chicago dog. Don't understand the hype.

Wow Bao is one of Chicago 2013.

23. Wow Bao

7.3
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · Streeterville · 70 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: The spicy pork bao!

Water Tower Place is one of Chicago 2013.

24. Water Tower Place

8.1
835 N Michigan Ave (E Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 158 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: STRONG AC.

The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Chicago 2013.

25. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Be a vulture, grab a table. Get an awesome view on the 96th floor by paying for a cocktail drink instead of paying $18 to go up the observatory on 92nd floor. Or go to the women's bathroom for free.

The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago 2013.

26. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: 95th floor is for lunch/dinner. 96th for drinks!

875 North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago 2013.

27. 875 North Michigan Avenue

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 206 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: One of the tallest buildings in Chicago!

More Cupcakes is one of Chicago 2013.

28. More Cupcakes

8.2
1 E Delaware Pl (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: The little girl who works with her mom at this cupcake shop is going to be an awesome boss someday. :) Yummy cupcakes.

Carson's is one of Chicago 2013.

29. Carson's

7.5
612 N Wells St (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · River North · 45 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Pulled pork. Didn't like.

Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chicago 2013.

30. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.3
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 84 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Didn't like, you can get this is the Bay Area.

Xoco is one of Chicago 2013.

31. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago 2013.

32. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 331 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago 2013.

33. The Doughnut Vault

8.9
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: yummy buttermilk donut!

The Merchandise Mart is one of Chicago 2013.

34. The Merchandise Mart

8.0
222 Merchandise Mart Plz (btwn Kinzie & Wells), Chicago, IL
Structure · River North · 72 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: The busts in front of the Merchandise Mart remind me of Game of Thrones.

35. Great Food Tours

Chicago, IL
Moving Target · Near North Side · 1 tip

bunniebunnie: DO NOT RECOMMEND. They took us to all these nice places but were super cheap with the food.

City of Chicago is one of Chicago 2013.

36. City of Chicago

Illinois
City · 161 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Would love to visit again, when it's less hot + humid!

Timothy O'Toole's Chicago is one of Chicago 2013.

37. Timothy O'Toole's Chicago

8.1
622 N Fairbanks Ct (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Streeterville · 137 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: They have pumpkin beer now! Fall is here. :)

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile is one of Chicago 2013.

38. Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile

7.8
633 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL
Hotel · 36 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Beautiful hotel, great staff, clean rooms.

Cloud Gate is one of Chicago 2013.

39. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
Millennium Park Chiropractic is one of Chicago 2013.

40. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago 2013.

41. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: MUSSELS. Get the mussels. Charcuterie plate is ok. Opens at 3:30pm.

Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago 2013.

42. Publican Quality Meats

9.5
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Great place to get a beer while you're waiting for The Publican to open.

Loop Juice is one of Chicago 2013.

43. Loop Juice

7.7
131 North Clinton Street (Randolph), Chicago, IL
Juice Bar · West Loop · 6 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Watermelon juice was really good. The green juice was not chilled, would be better if it were.

Chicago French Market is one of Chicago 2013.

44. Chicago French Market

8.5
131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Market · West Loop · 152 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Cute little place, reminds me of the Ferry Building in SF.

Glazed and Infused is one of Chicago 2013.

45. Glazed and Infused

813 W Fulton St (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Fulton Market · 61 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Maple bacon glazed donut. :O :O :O

Crown Fountain is one of Chicago 2013.

46. Crown Fountain

8.9
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 63 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Take your shoes off and go for a dip in the hot weather. :) The art is not working right now as it's under construction.

47. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

9.4
112 E Wacker Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Tour Provider · The Loop · 105 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Very informative tour, next time I come I will go on the evening tour to see the city lights. :)

Yolk is one of Chicago 2013.

48. Yolk

8.0
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews
Rock Bottom Rooftop Bar is one of Chicago 2013.

49. Rock Bottom Rooftop Bar

Rock Bottom Brewery & Restaurant, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 10 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Goose Island hefeweizen is yummy.

Watershed is one of Chicago 2013.

50. Watershed

8.5
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Italian Greyhound please! The Watershed Poutine was good too.

Argo Tea is one of Chicago 2013.

51. Argo Tea

435 N Michigan Ave (at Tribune Tower), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Streeterville · 58 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Love their bottles. I bought one just to take home.

The Purple Pig is one of Chicago 2013.

52. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews

bunniebunnie: Great meal, loved the bone marrow and salt and vinegar beef tendon chips. The other dishes were a bit salty.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is one of Chicago 2013.

53. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

5.8
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · Midway Airport · 1184 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago 2013.

54. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews