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To Do in Chicago
Reckless Records is one of To Do in Chicago.

1. Reckless Records

8.8
1379 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Record Store · Wicker Park · 11 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of To Do in Chicago.

2. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of To Do in Chicago.

3. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of To Do in Chicago.

4. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of To Do in Chicago.

5. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
Double Door is one of To Do in Chicago.

6. Double Door

1572 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & Honore St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wicker Park · 56 tips and reviews
Emporium Wicker Park is one of To Do in Chicago.

7. Emporium Wicker Park

8.4
1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 75 tips and reviews
Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of To Do in Chicago.

8. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.9
1560 N Damen Ave (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Wicker Park · 131 tips and reviews
Handlebar is one of To Do in Chicago.

9. Handlebar

9.1
2311 W North Ave (btwn Oakley & Claremont), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 128 tips and reviews
Myopic Books is one of To Do in Chicago.

10. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews
Reckless Records is one of To Do in Chicago.

11. Reckless Records

8.0
26 E Madison St (btwn N State St & N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Record Store · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews
Guthrie's Tavern is one of To Do in Chicago.

12. Guthrie's Tavern

8.9
1300 W Addison St (at Lakewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of To Do in Chicago.

13. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of To Do in Chicago.

14. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Annoyance Theatre & Bar is one of To Do in Chicago.

15. Annoyance Theatre & Bar

8.5
851 W Belmont Ave (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Theater · Lakeview · 22 tips and reviews
Glenn's Diner & Seafood House is one of To Do in Chicago.

16. Glenn's Diner & Seafood House

1820 W Montrose Ave (at Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Ravenswood · 113 tips and reviews
Margie's Candies is one of To Do in Chicago.

17. Margie's Candies

9.0
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews
Fountainhead is one of To Do in Chicago.

18. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews
Marmalade is one of To Do in Chicago.

19. Marmalade

1969 W Montrose Ave (at Damen), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · North Center · 45 tips and reviews
Koval Distillery is one of To Do in Chicago.

20. Koval Distillery

8.6
5121 N Ravenswood Ave (at Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Distillery · Ravenswood · 23 tips and reviews
The Long Room is one of To Do in Chicago.

21. The Long Room

8.9
1612 W Irving Park Rd (btwn Ashland Ave. & Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · South East Ravenswood · 43 tips and reviews
Architectural Artifacts, Inc. is one of To Do in Chicago.

22. Architectural Artifacts, Inc.

8.7
4325 N Ravenswood Ave (btwn Cullom & Montrose), Chicago, IL
Antique Store · South East Ravenswood · 11 tips and reviews
Bongo Room is one of To Do in Chicago.

23. Bongo Room

8.6
1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of To Do in Chicago.

24. Hopleaf Bar

9.0
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Neo-Futurists is one of To Do in Chicago.

25. Neo-Futurists

9.0
5153 N Ashland Ave (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Theater · Ravenswood · 38 tips and reviews
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar is one of To Do in Chicago.

26. Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar

9.1
960 W 31st St (at S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Bridgeport · 73 tips and reviews
Zhou B Art Center is one of To Do in Chicago.

27. Zhou B Art Center

8.0
1029 W 35th St (at Morgan), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Bridgeport · 12 tips and reviews
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is one of To Do in Chicago.

28. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

9.4
951 Chicago Ave (at Forest Ave), Oak Park, IL
Historic and Protected Site · 54 tips and reviews
Smart Museum of Art is one of To Do in Chicago.

29. Smart Museum of Art

8.5
5550 S Greenwood Ave (at E. 56th St.), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Hyde Park · 11 tips and reviews
Medici on 57th is one of To Do in Chicago.

30. Medici on 57th

8.7
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews
Zaleski & Horvath MarketCafe is one of To Do in Chicago.

31. Zaleski & Horvath MarketCafe

1323 E 57th St (btwn Kenwood & Kimbark), Chicago, IL
Deli · Hyde Park · 56 tips and reviews
Rajun Cajun is one of To Do in Chicago.

32. Rajun Cajun

7.9
1459 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Hyde Park · 22 tips and reviews
Harold's Chicken Shack is one of To Do in Chicago.

33. Harold's Chicken Shack

100 W 87th St, Chicago, IL
Wings Joint · West Chatham · 45 tips and reviews
Stella's Diner is one of To Do in Chicago.

34. Stella's Diner

8.1
3042 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lake View East · 69 tips and reviews
Foursided is one of To Do in Chicago.

35. Foursided

8.9
5061 N Clark St (at W. Carmen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Andersonville · 18 tips and reviews
Panes Bread Cafe is one of To Do in Chicago.

36. Panes Bread Cafe

8.5
3002 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Lakeview · 70 tips and reviews
The Chicago Diner is one of To Do in Chicago.

37. The Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 206 tips and reviews
Corcoran's Grill & Pub is one of To Do in Chicago.

38. Corcoran's Grill & Pub

7.6
1615 N Wells St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Old Town Triangle · 53 tips and reviews
Promontory Point Park is one of To Do in Chicago.

39. Promontory Point Park

9.2
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Park · East Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House is one of To Do in Chicago.

40. Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House

8.8
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL
History Museum · Hyde Park · 31 tips and reviews
57th Street Books is one of To Do in Chicago.

41. 57th Street Books

9.1
1101 E 57th St (at S Kimbark Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews
Merz Apothecary is one of To Do in Chicago.

42. Merz Apothecary

8.7
4716 N Lincoln Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pharmacy · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews
Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co. is one of To Do in Chicago.

43. Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co.

6.9
1276 Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · Wicker Park · 2 tips and reviews
Dusty Groove is one of To Do in Chicago.

44. Dusty Groove

8.9
1120 N Ashland Ave (btwn W Division St & W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Record Store · East Ukrainian Village · 12 tips and reviews
Fat Rice is one of To Do in Chicago.

45. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews
Crisp is one of To Do in Chicago.

46. Crisp

9.0
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 173 tips and reviews
Rotofugi Gallery is one of To Do in Chicago.

47. Rotofugi Gallery

8.7
2780 N Lincoln Ave (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · North Side · 22 tips and reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of To Do in Chicago.

48. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews
The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue) is one of To Do in Chicago.

49. 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
Co-Prosperity Sphere is one of To Do in Chicago.

50. Co-Prosperity Sphere

8.3
3219 S Morgan St (at 32nd St), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Bridgeport · 6 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of To Do in Chicago.

51. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
The Whistler is one of To Do in Chicago.

52. The Whistler

9.0
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews
MONEYGUN is one of To Do in Chicago.

53. MONEYGUN

9.0
660 W Lake (Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton River District · 38 tips and reviews

54. Bub City

7.5
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 134 tips and reviews

Emilio C.Emilio C: The Nashville hot chicken tenders are great! Awesome sauce and glaze.

55. Weber's Bakery

9.2
7055 W Archer Ave (at Nottingham Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 44 tips and reviews

Lauren A.Lauren Alexandra: Cake, cookies, everything!

Sunda is one of To Do in Chicago.

56. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of To Do in Chicago.

57. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

8.7
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 74 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of To Do in Chicago.

58. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This diner serves creative interpretations of comfort foods. We’re talking kimchi, bacon-and-eggs scallion pancakes and Fat Elvis waffles topped with peanut butter, banana and bacon maple syrup. Read more.

The Dawson is one of To Do in Chicago.

59. The Dawson

8.8
730 W Grand Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 96 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: There’s nothing like a frozen drink to cool you down, and at The Dawson in Chicago, the Frozen Mai-Thai will do just that, while also looking pretty cool itself. Read more.

Hutch American Bistro is one of To Do in Chicago.

60. Hutch American Bistro

3301 N Clark St (at W School St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lakeview · 46 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: Start with a Thyme After Thyme, try some sangria and end the day with a Basil Peach Smash or Watermelon Martini. Read more.

Bread & Wine is one of To Do in Chicago.

61. Bread & Wine

3732 W Irving Park Rd (at Ridgeway Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Irving Park · 35 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: There’s a whole lot more going on at Bread & Wine in Chicago than the name implies, including a list of interestingly named made with gin, tequila, vodka and rum to get the party started. Read more.

Taco El Jaliciense is one of To Do in Chicago.

62. Taco El Jaliciense

8.5
2859 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 13 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: This small, unassuming Humboldt Park taqueria makes the perfect grab-and-go meal: chorizo, scrambled eggs and a well-balanced salsa. The al pastor is another gem. Read more.