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Daley Plaza Picasso is one of Chicago.

1. Daley Plaza Picasso

8.5
at Daley Plaza, Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Chicago Picasso, a gift from the artist to the people of Chicago, has become a beloved icon of the city and a source of civic pride.

Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture is one of Chicago.

2. Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture

7.7
230 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Public Art · The Loop · 25 tips and reviews

3. Macy's

7.7
111 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Department Store · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

4. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Pump Room is one of Chicago.

5. Pump Room

1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 94 tips and reviews
Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of Chicago.

6. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.2
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago.

7. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 176 tips and reviews
Shaw's Crab House is one of Chicago.

8. Shaw's Crab House

9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago.

9. The Berghoff Restaurant

8.2
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 151 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chicago.

10. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews
Johnnie's Beef is one of Chicago.

11. Johnnie's Beef

8.9
7500 W North Ave (at 75th Ave), Elmwood Park, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
SmallBar is one of Chicago.

12. SmallBar

2049 W Division St (btwn Hoyne Ave. & Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ukrainian Village · 63 tips and reviews
Butch McGuire's is one of Chicago.

13. Butch McGuire's

7.6
20 W Division St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Pub · Gold Coast · 57 tips and reviews
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Chicago.

14. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews
The Red Headed lounge is one of Chicago.

15. The Red Headed lounge

400 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · No tips or reviews
Water Tower Place is one of Chicago.

16. Water Tower Place

8.1
835 N Michigan Ave (E Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 158 tips and reviews
Millennium Park Chiropractic is one of Chicago.

17. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers. Read more.

Poag Mahone's is one of Chicago.

18. Poag Mahone's

333 S Wells St (at W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 32 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Irish bread pudding from our 100 Best list: These slices of moist bread pudding are griddled, giving the pudding crispy, caramelized edges—and giving you a reason go take a nap.

Balsan is one of Chicago.

19. Balsan

11 E Walton St (at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, 3rd Floor), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews
The Bedford is one of Chicago.

20. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews
Hearty is one of Chicago.

21. Hearty

3819 N Broadway St (btwn W Grace St & W Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lake View East · 42 tips and reviews
Toast is one of Chicago.

22. Toast

746 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lincoln Park · 80 tips and reviews
The Stretch Bar & Grill is one of Chicago.

23. The Stretch Bar & Grill

6.8
3485 N Clark St (btwn W Addison St & W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 51 tips and reviews
Clark Street Ale House is one of Chicago.

24. Clark Street Ale House

8.3
742 N Clark St (btwn W Superior St & W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 55 tips and reviews
The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue) is one of Chicago.

25. The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue)

8.5
United Center (Gate 4), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Near West Side · 31 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located outside the United Center’s east end, the sculpture, which can be seen without buying a ticket to a Bulls or Blackhawks game, celebrates one of Chicago’s most internationally known figures. Read more.

Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago.

26. Revolution Brewing

9.1
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.

Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

27. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In a suspenseful scene, which was shot at Navy Pier for "The Dark Knight", the Joker (Heath Ledger) pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens, one with prisoners, against each other. Read more.

Historic Site of Vee-Jay Records is one of Chicago.

28. Historic Site of Vee-Jay Records

8.0
1449 S Michigan Ave (bt E 14th & 16th Sts), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · South Loop · 7 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Situated on this stretch of the former ‘record row,’ Vee-Jay Records was the largest, most successful R&B label of its time, and recorded blues greats like Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and others. Read more.

Chicago Blues District is one of Chicago.

29. Chicago Blues District

8.4
708 E 47th St, Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Grand Boulevard · 11 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This used to be the landmark 708 Club, one of the birthplaces of the Chicago blues. It was here that the instruments and style that defined the highly-charged electrified blues really came together. Read more.

Blues Brothers Mural / Shelly's Loan & Jewelry Co. is one of Chicago.

30. Blues Brothers Mural / Shelly's Loan & Jewelry Co.

8.6
300 E 47th St (47th & Prairie), Chicago, IL
Plaza · Grand Boulevard · 7 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: You might recognize this mural created for the filming of the original Blue Brothers movie, where Ray’s Music Exchange stood. It remains today as a testament to the blues’ Chicago roots. Read more.

Blue Chicago is one of Chicago.

31. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 57 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Mark Blue Chicago on your map; comprising 2 clubs 2 blocks away from one another, Blue Chicago offers plenty of live music at a convenient downtown location.

CTA - Quincy/Wells is one of Chicago.

32. CTA - Quincy/Wells

220 S Wells St (at W Quincy St), Chicago, IL
Metro Station · The Loop · 29 tips and reviews

Dylan C.Dylan C: Coolest L station in the Loop! Historically renovated to look like it did when it opened in 1897. Make sure to check out the period advertisements while you wait on the platform.