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Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago.

1. Chicago Riverwalk

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

2. Lavazza

7.5
162 E Ohio St (at N St. Clair St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Streeterville · 40 tips and reviews
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of Chicago.

3. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.2
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Velvet Taco is one of Chicago.

4. Velvet Taco

9.0
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of Chicago.

5. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.3
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews
Watershed is one of Chicago.

6. Watershed

8.5
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews
The Berkshire Room is one of Chicago.

7. The Berkshire Room

8.6
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 71 tips and reviews
Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago is one of Chicago.

8. Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

8.3
19 E Ohio St (State), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews
The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Chicago.

9. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago.

10. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
875 North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago.

11. 875 North Michigan Avenue

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 206 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago.

12. 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
Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

13. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

14. Cloud Gate

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

15. Wrigley Field

9.1
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Chicago.

16. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews
The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue) is one of Chicago.

17. 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
DuSable Bridge is one of Chicago.

18. DuSable Bridge

350 N Michigan Ave (at E Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Bridge · The Loop · 41 tips and reviews
United Center is one of Chicago.

19. United Center

9.3
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & S Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 467 tips and reviews
North Avenue Beach is one of Chicago.

20. North Avenue Beach

9.1
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 82 tips and reviews
Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago.

21. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago.

22. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews
The Drawing Room is one of Chicago.

23. The Drawing Room

937 N Rush St (at E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 78 tips and reviews
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago.

24. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews
The Loop is one of Chicago.

25. The Loop

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 45 tips and reviews
Crown Fountain is one of Chicago.

26. Crown Fountain

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

27. Miller's Pub

8.4
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 214 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: A classic Loop bar with a spruced-up beer list, a great chicken-potpie (until 4pm) and, often, a TOC editor at the bar.

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of Chicago.

28. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.0
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Mathias Imperial IPA from our 100 Best list!

Mercadito is one of Chicago.

29. Mercadito

8.4
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the estrellados y tampiqueña from our 100 Best list: We order steak and eggs, and we challenge you to find a better, more fairly priced version than this aggressively seasoned $12 skirt steak.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago.

30. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago.

31. Garrett Popcorn Shops

8.9
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

Argo Tea is one of Chicago.

32. Argo Tea

819 N Rush St (at Pearson St.), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Streeterville · 60 tips and reviews
Big Bowl is one of Chicago.

33. Big Bowl

7.6
60 E Ohio St (btwn Rush St & Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 125 tips and reviews

Deb O.Deb Oestreicher: Addictive Kung pao beef and great dumpling noodle soup.

West Egg Cafe is one of Chicago.

34. West Egg Cafe

7.4
620 N Fairbanks Ct (Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 126 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

35. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is one of Chicago.

36. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

8.4
41 E Superior St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near North Side · 215 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of Chicago.

37. Gino's East

8.1
162 E Superior St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 273 tips and reviews
360 CHICAGO is one of Chicago.

38. 360 CHICAGO

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

39. More Cupcakes

8.2
1 E Delaware Pl (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago.

40. The Signature Room at the 95th

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

41. Grahamwich

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

42. 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
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

43. Giordano's

8.6
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Chicago.

44. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews
M Burger is one of Chicago.

45. M Burger

5 W Ontario St (btwn N State St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 84 tips and reviews
Sushi Taiyo is one of Chicago.

46. Sushi Taiyo

58 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 46 tips and reviews
Wow Bao is one of Chicago.

47. Wow Bao

7.3
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · Streeterville · 70 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago.

48. Xoco

8.5
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 359 tips and reviews
Chicago Waffles is one of Chicago.

49. Chicago Waffles

6.7
1400 South Michigan Avenue (at E 14th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 91 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago.

50. Yolk

747 N Wells (at W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · River North · 134 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago.

51. Revolution Brewing

9.1
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
Orange is one of Chicago.

52. Orange

738 N Clark St (at W Superior St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Lagunitas Brewing Company is one of Chicago.

53. Lagunitas Brewing Company

2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Douglas Park · 87 tips and reviews
Half Acre Beer Company is one of Chicago.

54. Half Acre Beer Company

4257 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Cullom & Hutchinson), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Center · 119 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago.

55. Revolution Brewing

9.2
3340 N Kedzie Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Northwest Side · 54 tips and reviews
Goose Island Beer Co. is one of Chicago.

56. Goose Island Beer Co.

9.0
1800 W Fulton St (btwn Wolcott Ave & Wood St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · West Town · 30 tips and reviews
Raised Rooftop at Renaissance Hotel is one of Chicago.

57. Raised Rooftop at Renaissance Hotel

8.7
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Roof Deck · The Loop · 22 tips and reviews