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The Godfrey Hotel is one of Checagou.

1. The Godfrey Hotel

8.7
127 W Huron St (at LaSalle St.), Chicago, IL
Hotel · River North · 43 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Burke: The Godfrey is a new ultra modern hotel in the heart of everything. Comfort and style only second to that of the trump in river east. The urban roofscape and bar is a great addition.

Moto Restaurant is one of Checagou.

2. Moto Restaurant

945 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 43 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Heller: Moto is a MUST when you are in Chicago. It is unlike any experience anywhere!

360 CHICAGO is one of Checagou.

3. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Located on the 94th floor of the building 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, it's the city's only open-air skywalk. Here you'll see an incredible 360-degree view of Chicago, WI, IN & parts of IL.

4. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.

Adler Planetarium is one of Checagou.

5. Adler Planetarium

8.7
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Planetarium · Museum Campus · 171 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Enjoy the scenic sights & a dash of stimulating discourse at this month’s edition of Adler After Dark. Scenesters & cultural aficionados alike will be in attendance, mingling & flirting. Read more.

Nordstrom is one of Checagou.

6. Nordstrom

8.7
55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Department Store · Near North Side · 96 tips and reviews

Lindsey M.Lindsey Moss: All Nordstroms provide excellent shopping experiences from selection of clothes, bags and shoes to the friendliness/helpfulness of their employees but this is one of the best. Happy shopping.

Chicago Union Station is one of Checagou.

7. Chicago Union Station

7.3
225 S Canal St (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Rail Station · West Loop · 312 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Union Station’s south staircase is the setting for one of The Untouchables’ most memorable scenes, which depicts a baby carriage caught in a crossfire. This scene pays homage to Battleship Potemkin.

Monadnock Building is one of Checagou.

8. Monadnock Building

53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
Office · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Built in two phases during the late 1880s and early 1890s, the Monadnock reveals the change in modern architectural construction in the late nineteenth century. Check out the amazing staircase inside. Read more.

Millennium Park Chiropractic is one of Checagou.

9. Millennium Park Chiropractic

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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Did you know? Millennium Park is one of the world's largest green roofs. It's 24.5 acres of green space are built on top of a subterranean parking garage. Read more.

Bloomingdale's Medinah Home is one of Checagou.

10. Bloomingdale's Medinah Home

600 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Department Store · Near North Side · 14 tips and reviews

The Magnificent MileThe Magnificent Mile: Celebrate Labor Day weekend with In-Fashion cooking demos & culinary events at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture, Crate and Barrel, Macy's on State St. & The Shops at North Bridge. Read more.

Revolution Brewing is one of Checagou.

11. Revolution Brewing

9.2
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.

Apple North Michigan Avenue is one of Checagou.

12. Apple North Michigan Avenue

679 North Michigan Avenue (at E Huron St), Chicago, IL
Electronics Store · Streeterville · 92 tips and reviews

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: Keep your credit card tucked away - not just because of pickpockets but because you'll be tempted to buy one of everything. And, do take in a little mini class in the theater upstairs.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of Checagou.

13. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

9.1
2430 N Cannon Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · Lincoln Park · 37 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: The butterfly house is a winter haven. Kids will love the water play area and the kids area. The changing exhibits upstairs are usually great.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Checagou.

14. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

8.9
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The $50 porterhouse is impeccably seasoned & boasts warm layers of sumptuous fat running through full-flavored meat. The only problem is that for $50, it's kind of small. http://tmoutchi.us/10esgeQ Read more.

Chicago Center for Green Technology is one of Checagou.

15. Chicago Center for Green Technology

445 N Sacramento Blvd (at W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Office · East Garfield Park · 2 tips and reviews
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Checagou.

16. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.5
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 75 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the free admission conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display. Read more.

Portillo's is one of Checagou.

17. Portillo's

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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more.

Hoosier Mama Pie Co. is one of Checagou.

18. Hoosier Mama Pie Co.

9.0
1618 W Chicago Ave (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · East Ukrainian Village · 68 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Get the Fat Elvis Pie — graham cracker-peanut-pretzel crust filled with chocolate, peanut butter and bananas. Read more.

Giordano's is one of Checagou.

19. Giordano's

8.5
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews

B P.B P: Pizza is so worth the 45 minutes wait. Get some garlic parmesans fries to hold over on that wait ;)

Meli Cafe & Juice Bar is one of Checagou.

20. Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

8.2
540 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · River North · 85 tips and reviews

Kate S.Kate Schaffer: So many tasty and healthy options here. Make sure to order a juice!

Willis Tower is one of Checagou.

21. Willis Tower

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: The tallest building in the U.S. at 110 stories, the former Sears Tower was the tallest building in the world until 2008. – Green Guide Editor

Bike and Roll Chicago is one of Checagou.

22. Bike and Roll Chicago

6.7
239 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Bike Rental · Grant Park · 6 tips and reviews

Bahar V.Bahar Vaezi: Beautiful and free! There is a lovely bike path that goes from Millinume Park to Chicago Botanic Garden, and makes fa great day, enjoy lunch and a stroll through the gardens, and bike home.

Bow Truss Coffee is one of Checagou.

23. Bow Truss Coffee

406 N Wells St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · River North · 90 tips and reviews

FF: Get a seat by the window, drink a cappuccino and listen to the trains thunder by overhead.

24. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews

Dana J.Dana Jensen: The waiter made some great recommendations, the wort bread was delicious, the beer was reasonably priced for Chicago, and the space was really nice. Not the most exciting menu, but some great choices.

25. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews

Marsha K.Marsha K.: Great vegan donuts! (They're delicious, but crumble easily.)

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Checagou.

26. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews

Yaqoob A.Yaqoob Alobaidli: Beef benedicts were very good and wild berry pancakes were amazing

27. Whole Foods Market

30 West Huron St (btwn N Dearborn St & N State St), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Near North Side · 56 tips and reviews

Bonnie H.Bonnie H: Higher prices than Trader Joe's but much larger selection. I could spend hours in this store. The soups, salads, breads, etc, etc, etc are just terrific!

28. Macy's

835 N Michigan Ave Ste 100, Chicago, IL
Department Store · Streeterville · 45 tips and reviews

andre w.andre wright: Great place very relaxing I always stop by!

29. Sephora

520 N Michigan Ave, Ste 129 (Shops at North Bridge), Chicago, IL
Cosmetics Store · Streeterville · 8 tips and reviews

DirtyDi D.DirtyDi Di: They have about anything you need & are always helpful.

30. Garrett Popcorn Shops

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: A local favorite since 1949. The loyal clientele swear that the caramel, cheddar-cheese or old-fashioned butter popcorn is the best around. -- Green Guide Editor

31. The Spice House

8.8
1512 N Wells St (at W Burton Pl), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Old Town · 34 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Follow the aroma to this spice shop specializing in the highest quality & variety of hand-selected & hand-prepared spices and herbs, both expected & exotic. Ask about the Chicago Neighborhood blends.

32. Yolk

747 N Wells (at W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · River North · 134 tips and reviews

Sarah B.Sarah Birtwisle: Really yummy breakfast, large selection of choices too. Was packed so get there early.

33. La Fournette

8.4
1547 N Wells St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Old Town · 42 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Best breakfast place in Old Town

34. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: You can easily spend an entire day out of the cold enjoying the world-class collection here. The free tours of the collections give visitors an enriched view of some of the artworks. Read more.

35. Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

53 E Lake St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · The Loop · 83 tips and reviews

Tracey S.Tracey Swanson: Great sandwiches, be sure to get a punch card and get a free sandwich after your 10th.

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Checagou.

36. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews

Mohammed H.Mohammed Hassan-Ali: Totally worth the wait. Food was great, coffee was great and service was awesome. A must visit when in Chicago.

37. Giordano's

8.5
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews

ColleenColleen: 2 normal sized people can easily share an individual 4 smaller sized pieces of pizza. Not on the menu, but ask! You get the great taste with a reasonable portion and price.

38. The Signature Room at the 95th

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

StefanieStefanie: Super touristy and crowded (especially the lounge area). Cocktails, however, are seasonal and quite good.

39. 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

ChicagoistChicagoist: The classic chestnut glazed option is my favorite, a slight nutty sweetness that is the perfect side to a morning coffee to start your day Read more.

40. Intelligentsia Coffee

8.8
53 W Jackson Blvd (at S Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 102 tips and reviews

Ozge Y.Ozge Y: I guess this is the only independent coffee shop that you can find in the Loop.

41. Central Camera Company

7.1
230 S Wabash Ave (at Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Camera Store · The Loop · 18 tips and reviews

Johnny B.Johnny Bruder: Think film is dead? Come here. You'll find what you're looking for. They're still in business even though most of the companies that supply them aren't. How do they do it? Magic! The magic of film.