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Caribou Coffee is one of Chicago.

1. Caribou Coffee

20 N Michigan Ave (at W Madison St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Grant Park · 44 tips and reviews
Chicago French Market is one of Chicago.

2. Chicago French Market

8.5
131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Market · West Loop · 152 tips and reviews
Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago.

3. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

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
Chicago Cultural Center is one of Chicago.

5. Chicago Cultural Center

9.1
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews
Adler Planetarium is one of Chicago.

6. Adler Planetarium

8.6
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Planetarium · Museum Campus · 171 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

7. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews

8. Navy Pier

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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Read more.

Chicago Union Station is one of Chicago.

9. 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: Superman could test whether he is indeed "more powerful than a locamotive" on one of Union Station's 24 tracks, which the METRA electric suburban train system and Amtrak.

Lake Michigan is one of Chicago.

10. Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL
Lake · 81 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: when in town, try to stay at a hotel with views of the lake instead of back at the city – so serene. (and take a walk along it sometime!)

Sprinkles is one of Chicago.

11. Sprinkles

8.5
50 E Walton St (btwn Rush & Ernst), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Streeterville · 146 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: There’s no opening wide for these things—these are cupcakes that are, for once, of manageable size. That may convince you that you can eat more than one, which you probably can. Read more.

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise is one of Chicago.

12. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

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

L H.L Hess: This was a great tour — totally worth it. Not just for tourists, either; it's genuinely interesting and lovely.

Lurie Garden is one of Chicago.

13. Lurie Garden

8.9
Millennium Park (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Garden · Grant Park · 47 tips and reviews

Henry S.Henry S: A very tranquil oasis.

Crown Fountain is one of Chicago.

14. Crown Fountain

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Traveling with kids? Splash around in the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park before attending a free family lecture, workshop or tour. -- Green Guide Editor

The Beginning of Route 66 is one of Chicago.

15. The Beginning of Route 66

7.9
Adams St. (Michigan Av.), Chicago, IL
Road · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews
Macy's is one of Chicago.

16. Macy's

7.8
111 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Department Store · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Head to the 5th Floor for a view of the Tiffany Favrile glass ceiling, which was installed in 1907, and contains over 1.6 million pieces of glass.

Magnolia Bakery is one of Chicago.

17. Magnolia Bakery

8.0
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It's easy to see how the sweets here became a New York—and now international—addiction: It'd be healthier to mainline sugar than to eat one of these cupcakes. Read more.

Hash House A Go Go is one of Chicago.

18. Hash House A Go Go

1212 N State Pkwy (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 87 tips and reviews

Zach W.Zach Wright: Amazing stuffed burgers!!

Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago.

19. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Grahamwich is one of Chicago.

20. Grahamwich

615 N State St (btwn E Ohio St & E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Near North Side · 103 tips and reviews
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of Chicago.

21. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

7.4
190 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 60 tips and reviews
Chicago Chop House is one of Chicago.

22. Chicago Chop House

8.4
60 W Ontario St (at Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 41 tips and reviews

DesignkitchenDesignkitchen: They have steak down, stop messing around; sit at the bar to have a more engaging experience.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago.

23. Intelligentsia Coffee

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

Andrew T.Andrew Tripp: Probably the best cup of coffee in the city.

Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

24. Navy Pier

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

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Wandering around is free! The rides cost around $6 each. You can also find the Shakespeare Theater, the Children's Museum, and boat rides on the Pier.

Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago.

25. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: A great area for photos and people watching.

Sculpture Garden - Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

26. Sculpture Garden - Art Institute of Chicago

7.9
Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Grant Park · 9 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: If you don't want to splurge on entrance to the AI (where kids are always free) take the time to admire the Lions at the entrance, then head north to the free sculpture garden for a quiet respite.

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is one of Chicago.

27. State and Lake Chicago Tavern

6.6
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 91 tips and reviews

@nicoleyeary@nicoleyeary: You've made it to the right place, now get shopping!

Millennium Park Chiropractic is one of Chicago.

28. Millennium Park Chiropractic

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

29. Millennium Station

7.2
151 N Michigan Ave (at E Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Rail Station · The Loop · 43 tips and reviews
Chicago Water Tower is one of Chicago.

30. Chicago Water Tower

8.6
806 N Michigan Ave (btwn Pearson St & Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Streeterville · 40 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of Chicago.

31. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
Little Branch Cafe South Loop is one of Chicago.

32. Little Branch Cafe South Loop

7.7
1251 S Prairie Ave (at S. Indiana Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · South Loop · 44 tips and reviews
City of Chicago is one of Chicago.

33. City of Chicago

Illinois
City · 161 tips and reviews
Chicago River is one of Chicago.

34. Chicago River

Chicago River, Chicago, IL
River · The Loop · 29 tips and reviews
Downtown Chicago is one of Chicago.

35. Downtown Chicago

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews
Comfort Suites is one of Chicago.

36. Comfort Suites

320 N Michigan Ave (at Wacker), Chicago, IL
Motel · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews