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Chicago bucket list
mk The Restaurant is one of Chicago bucket list.

1. mk The Restaurant

868 N Franklin St (btw Chestnut St & Locust St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 47 tips and reviews
Balena is one of Chicago bucket list.

2. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews
Owen & Engine is one of Chicago bucket list.

3. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Northwest Side · 147 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of Chicago bucket list.

4. Scofflaw

9.4
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago bucket list.

5. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
The Bristol is one of Chicago bucket list.

6. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews
Burt's Place is one of Chicago bucket list.

7. Burt's Place

7.7
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews
Charcoal Bar is one of Chicago bucket list.

8. Charcoal Bar

702 N Wells St (at W Huron St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 7 tips and reviews
Sumi Robata Bar is one of Chicago bucket list.

9. Sumi Robata Bar

702 N Wells St (Wells St. and Huron St.), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 41 tips and reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Chicago bucket list.

10. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago bucket list.

11. 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

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Shows are general admission, so arrive early and grab a seat at one of the tables in front of the stage or by the railing on the second level. Read more.

Willis Tower is one of Chicago bucket list.

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

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A series of magnificently scary glass boxes, collectively known as the Ledge, is attached to the venerable Skydeck, where you’ll feel like you’re standing unsupported 103 stories above the ground. Read more.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago bucket list.

13. 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
The Office is one of Chicago bucket list.

14. The Office

8.6
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Ice-cream sundae from our 100 Best list: Grant Achatz + whipped cream + Oreos + gummy bears + peanuts + unreal ice cream + maraschino cherries + a carafe of chocolate sauce = believe it.

Green City Market is one of Chicago bucket list.

15. Green City Market

9.4
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Fruits, veggies and more, oh my! A summer (and year-round) farmers' market staple in the city. Arrive early and bring an appetite for some of the unique market finds.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago bucket list.

16. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.7
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With musicians and dancers performing in the galleries, artists getting bigger shows, and young curators infusing fresh programming ideas, the MCA is doing the most to attract a new audience: you.

The Matchbox is one of Chicago bucket list.

17. The Matchbox

8.7
770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · River West · 73 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Gin gimlets, extra sugar, please.

Reckless Records is one of Chicago bucket list.

18. Reckless Records

1532 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Honore & North), Chicago, IL
Record Store · Wicker Park · 31 tips and reviews