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The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Places.

1. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: See 160 works by Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein in a major retrospective May 22 - September 3. Chicago has the honor of being the first city to host the show: Read more.

Briar Street Theatre is one of Places.

2. Briar Street Theatre

8.6
3133 N Halsted St (at Briar Pl), Chicago, IL
Theater · Lake View East · 55 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In many cases, the Blue Man Group performers are available in the lobby after the show, if you’d like to get your photo taken with them.

Edgewater Antique Mall is one of Places.

3. Edgewater Antique Mall

8.0
6314 N Broadway St (at W Rosemont Ave), Chicago, IL
Antique Store · Edgewater · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Every era in the 20th century is represented by interesting, hand-selected antiques & vintage pieces here, in an ever-changing selection of furniture, accessories, adornments, decorative arts & more.

Galactic Force is one of Places.

4. Galactic Force

6.2
1121 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Lakeview · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This eclectic space is dedicated to providing a fun environment for gamers. Get some game play in on Xbox or Wii for $5 per hour, then browse through a broad range of core products from various games.

Toys Et Cetera is one of Places.

5. Toys Et Cetera

7.2
5311 N Clark St (btw Berwyn & Summerdale), Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Andersonville · 5 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Toys et Cetera is a store filled with fun for the whole family. Enter a world of hands-on creative play & find an enormous collection of children’s gifts ranging from birth through 10 years old.

Monster Island Toys is one of Places.

6. Monster Island Toys

750 W 35th St, Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Bridgeport · 4 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Find Godzilla-like merchandise at Chicago’s top Japanese specialty toystore featuring imported Japanese-made action figures and dragon paraphernalia.

Lillstreet Art Center is one of Places.

7. Lillstreet Art Center

9.1
4401 N Ravenswood Ave (Montrose), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Ravenswood · 17 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Besides its reputation for a wide range of class offerings in ceramics, painting, drawing, & photography, Lillstreet has an amazing gallery shop featuring original artwork & handcrafted gifts.

Project Onward is one of Places.

8. Project Onward

1200 W 35th St Fl 4, Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · The Loop · 2 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: For only $20, get a custom, one-of-a-kind work of art - have your portrait created by a talented artist and support this gallery/studio dedicated to the creative growth of artists with disabilities.

Inkling is one of Places.

9. Inkling

8.7
2917 1/2 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Home of the latest creations from artists, illustrators and crafters, Inkling hosts a wide selection of original art, greeting cards, art prints, jewelry and more.

Sacred Art is one of Places.

10. Sacred Art

8.5
4619 N Lincoln Ave (at Wilson), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Ravenswood · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This intimate gallery sells artwork from over 100 independent Chicago artisans ranging from one-of-kind paintings & photography prints to jewelry pieces & custom clothing.

Renegade Handmade is one of Places.

11. Renegade Handmade

1924 W Division St (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · Wicker Park · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Truly a one-stop shop for DIY goodies and the work of over 300 artists! An extension of the Renegade Craft Fair, the store serves as a permanent locale for people to buy & sell unique handmade items.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Places.

12. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Browse the Art Institute’s galleries, then head to their bookshops, which offer a comprehensive range of art titles, as well as artistic stationary and gifts.

Chicago Public Library is one of Places.

13. Chicago Public Library

8.9
400 S. State St. (btwn Van Buren & Congress), Chicago, IL
Library · The Loop · 78 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Head to the 9th Floor of the city's central library to visit the Winter Garden, a spacious atrium with a terrazzo and marble floor and glass dome.

Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons" is one of Places.

14. Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons"

8.0
70 W Madison St (at Chase Tower), Chicago, IL
Public Art · The Loop · 15 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Composed of thousands of inlaid chips in over 250 colors, Marc Chagall’s mosaic artwork The Four Seasons portrays six scenes of Chicago. Read more.

Daley Plaza Picasso is one of Places.

15. 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.