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Sandmeyer's Bookstore is one of Fun TDL.

1. Sandmeyer's Bookstore

8.3
714 S Dearborn St (at Polk), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Printer's Row · 15 tips and reviews
The Book Cellar is one of Fun TDL.

2. The Book Cellar

8.5
4736 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Lawrence Ave & W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Discover a unique 2-in-1 bookstore and cozy café serving coffee and wine in the heart of Lincoln Square, hosting events such as Essay Fiesta and Local Author Night.

57th Street Books is one of Fun TDL.

3. 57th Street Books

9.1
1101 E 57th St (at S Kimbark Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: A Michelle Obama favorite, this 26-year-old bookstore, part of the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Inc., is a visually colorful nook with a vast collection children’s and cook books

Quimby's is one of Fun TDL.

4. Quimby's

8.5
1854 W North Ave (at N Wolcott Av), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Bucktown · 32 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Quimby’s features one-of-a-kind publications such as small and independent press books, magazines, zines, and underground comics, like Chicago cartoonist Chris Ware's Quimby the Mouse.

Sandmeyer's Bookstore is one of Fun TDL.

5. Sandmeyer's Bookstore

8.3
714 S Dearborn St (at Polk), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Printer's Row · 15 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Family-owned and operated since 1982, Sandmeyer’s Bookstore has been an independent neighborhood institution in the historic Printing House Row District for over 25 years.

Myopic Books is one of Fun TDL.

6. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: With 3 floors of books stacked from floor to ceiling, Myopic is one of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores. They also have a curious piece of memorabilia: Charles Bukowski’s “last breath”.

Open Books is one of Fun TDL.

7. Open Books

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Near North Side · 23 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Shop for a great cause! Buy a book and help a child learn to read. Purchases from this colorful used bookstore benefit the non-profit organization’s literacy programs.

Barbara's Bookstore is one of Fun TDL.

8. Barbara's Bookstore

1218 South Halsted Stree (Halsted & Roosevelt), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · University Village - Little Italy · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In business since the 1960s, Barbara’s Bookstore has earned a reputation in Chicago for it’s personalized service, amazing author event schedule and great book selection.

Abraham Lincoln Book Shop is one of Fun TDL.

9. Abraham Lincoln Book Shop

375 W Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
Bookstore · River North · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Browse historic books, documents, photographs and artifacts related to the history of the U.S., particularly pertaining to Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and presidential and military history.

10. Chicago Community Yoga

637 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
Yoga Studio · Printer's Row · No tips or reviews
LA Fitness is one of Fun TDL.

11. LA Fitness

5.4
2828 N Clark St (at W Diversey Pkwy.), Chicago, IL
Gym · Lake View East · 55 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Fun TDL.

12. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of Fun TDL.

13. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Fun TDL.

14. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews
Lincoln Hall is one of Fun TDL.

15. Lincoln Hall

9.1
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of Fun TDL.

16. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum was incorporated in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago, but the name was changed in 1905 to Field Museum of Natural History to better reflect its focus on the natural sciences.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Fun TDL.

17. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

TLCTLC: FREE and fabulous -- you'll find everything from gorillas and lions to penguins and polar bears.

Ohio Street Beach is one of Fun TDL.

18. Ohio Street Beach

8.5
Ohio St (at Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Beach · Streeterville · 34 tips and reviews
Millennium Park is one of Fun TDL.

19. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: First planned in 1997 to create new parkland in Grant Park & transform unsightly railroad tracks & parking lots, the Park has evolved into one of the most significant millennium projects in the world.

Yolk is one of Fun TDL.

20. Yolk

8.4
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Fun TDL.

21. Giordano's

8.9
130 E Randolph St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 298 tips and reviews

22. Nikhar Beauty Salon

2410 W Devon Ave (at N Western Ave), Chicago, IL
Hair Salon · West Ridge · 3 tips and reviews
Shedd Aquarium is one of Fun TDL.

23. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews