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Created by Jenny • Updated On: March 20, 2019
Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago.

1. Shedd Aquarium

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

2. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago.

3. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

4. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

5. Cloud Gate

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

6. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews
Richard H. Driehaus Museum is one of Chicago.

7. Richard H. Driehaus Museum

9.0
40 E Erie St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Museum · Near North Side · 21 tips and reviews
DuSable Bridge is one of Chicago.

8. DuSable Bridge

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

9. Chicago Cultural Center

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

10. The Oriental Institute

9.3
1155 E 58th St (btwn Woodlawn Ave & University Ave), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Hyde Park · 25 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago.

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
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chicago.

12. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.5
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 75 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Conservatory is one of Chicago.

13. Lincoln Park Conservatory

9.2
2391 N Stockton Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Garden · Lincoln Park · 58 tips and reviews
Adagio Teas is one of Chicago.

14. Adagio Teas

617 N State St (btwn Ohio & Ontario), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Near North Side · 11 tips and reviews
Merz Apothecary is one of Chicago.

15. Merz Apothecary

29 E Monroe St (Palmer House Hilton), Chicago, IL
Cosmetics Store · The Loop · 13 tips and reviews
Architectural Artifacts, Inc. is one of Chicago.

16. Architectural Artifacts, Inc.

8.7
4325 N Ravenswood Ave (btwn Cullom & Montrose), Chicago, IL
Antique Store · South East Ravenswood · 11 tips and reviews
Myopic Books is one of Chicago.

17. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews
Woolly Mammoth is one of Chicago.

18. Woolly Mammoth

7.4
1513 W Foster Ave (btwn Clark & Ashland), Chicago, IL
Antique Store · Andersonville · 7 tips and reviews
Powell's Bookstore is one of Chicago.

19. Powell's Bookstore

8.5
1501 E 57th St (at Harper), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 20 tips and reviews
The House of Glunz is one of Chicago.

20. The House of Glunz

7.4
1206 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Wine Store · Old Town · 6 tips and reviews
Kooky is one of Chicago.

21. Kooky

520 N Michigan Ave (The Shops at Northbridge), Chicago, IL
Children's Clothing Store · Streeterville · 2 tips and reviews
The Magnificent Mile is one of Chicago.

22. The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave (btwn E Oak St & Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Road · Streeterville · 90 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago.

23. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago.

24. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews
Graceland Cemetery is one of Chicago.

25. Graceland Cemetery

4001 N Clark St (at Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Cemetery · Uptown · 18 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

26. Navy Pier

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

27. Wicker Park

8.9
1425 N Damen Ave (btwn Wicker Park Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Park · Wicker Park · 36 tips and reviews
Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Parish is one of Chicago.

28. Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Parish

3121 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
Church · East Garfield Park · 2 tips and reviews
Pilsen Art Walk is one of Chicago.

29. Pilsen Art Walk

S Halsted (18th), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · East Pilsen · 10 tips and reviews
Pilsen is one of Chicago.

30. Pilsen

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews
Chicago Temple is one of Chicago.

31. Chicago Temple

7.0
77 W Washington St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Temple · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews

32. Prairie Avenue Courts

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · No tips or reviews
Marquette Building is one of Chicago.

33. Marquette Building

140 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 5 tips and reviews
Historic Pullman Center is one of Chicago.

34. Historic Pullman Center

614 E 113th St, Chicago, IL
Event Space · Pullman · No tips or reviews
Chicago Pedway is one of Chicago.

35. Chicago Pedway

Underground in the Loop, Chicago, IL
Travel and Transportation · The Loop · 10 tips and reviews
Abraham Lincoln Monument is one of Chicago.

36. Abraham Lincoln Monument

7.3
2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Lincoln Park · 5 tips and reviews
The Merchandise Mart is one of Chicago.

37. The Merchandise Mart

8.0
222 Merchandise Mart Plz (btwn Kinzie & Wells), Chicago, IL
Structure · River North · 72 tips and reviews
Rosehill Cemetery is one of Chicago.

38. Rosehill Cemetery

5800 N Ravenswood Ave (at Rosehill Dr), Chicago, IL
Cemetery · Edgewater · 5 tips and reviews
Lorado Taft's "Fountain of Time" is one of Chicago.

39. Lorado Taft's "Fountain of Time"

7.9
5900 s Cottage Grove Ave (59th St), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Washington Park · 5 tips and reviews
Burnham Harbor is one of Chicago.

40. Burnham Harbor

1559 S Lake Shore Dr (at Waldron Dr.), Chicago, IL
Harbor or Marina · 17 tips and reviews
Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is one of Chicago.

41. Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows

600 E Grand Ave (at Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 16 tips and reviews
National Museum of Mexican Art is one of Chicago.

42. National Museum of Mexican Art

8.8
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL
Museum · Heart of Chicago · 32 tips and reviews
Smart Museum of Art is one of Chicago.

43. Smart Museum of Art

8.2
5550 S Greenwood Ave (at E. 56th St.), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Hyde Park · 11 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Photography is one of Chicago.

44. Museum of Contemporary Photography

7.4
600 S Michigan Ave (Harrison St.), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · South Loop · 17 tips and reviews
Bottle & Bottega is one of Chicago.

45. Bottle & Bottega

8.4
2900 N Lincoln Ave (at W George St), Chicago, IL
Event Space · Lakeview · 3 tips and reviews
Clarke House Museum is one of Chicago.

46. Clarke House Museum

6.7
1827 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
History Museum · Prairie District · 6 tips and reviews
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is one of Chicago.

47. Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

8.1
6500 S Pulaski Rd (65 St. & S. Pulaski Rd..), Chicago, IL
History Museum · West Lawn · 4 tips and reviews
National Shrine of St. Therese is one of Chicago.

48. National Shrine of St. Therese

8501 Bailey Rd, Darien, IL
Church · 1 tip
DePaul University Art Museum is one of Chicago.

49. DePaul University Art Museum

7.4
935 W Fullerton Ave (Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · North Side · 8 tips and reviews
Lakefront Trail is one of Chicago.

50. Lakefront Trail

9.5
Lake Michigan Lakefront (at N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of Chicago.

51. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is one of Chicago.

52. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

8.8
210 W Fullerton Ave (at Cannon Dr), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Lincoln Park · 18 tips and reviews
Lurie Garden is one of Chicago.

53. Lurie Garden

8.9
Millennium Park (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Garden · Grant Park · 47 tips and reviews
Milton L Olive III Park is one of Chicago.

54. Milton L Olive III Park

9.0
500 N Lake Shore Dr (at Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Park · Streeterville · 10 tips and reviews
Jackson Park is one of Chicago.

55. Jackson Park

8.1
6401 S Stony Island Ave (btwn 56th St & 67th St), Chicago, IL
Park · 19 tips and reviews
Millennium Monument in Wrigley Square is one of Chicago.

56. Millennium Monument in Wrigley Square

8.0
201 E Randolph St (Northwest corner of Millennium Park), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Grant Park · 5 tips and reviews
The Bento Box is one of Chicago.

57. The Bento Box

9.1
2246 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Bucktown · 21 tips and reviews
Hopewell Brewing Company is one of Chicago.

58. Hopewell Brewing Company

8.7
2760 N Milwaukee Ave (Milwaukee and Diversey), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 28 tips and reviews
Mitsuwa Marketplace is one of Chicago.

59. Mitsuwa Marketplace

9.1
100 E Algonquin Rd (at Arlington Heights Rd), Arlington Heights, IL
Supermarket · 130 tips and reviews
Ghareeb Nawaz is one of Chicago.

60. Ghareeb Nawaz

8.6
2032 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 60 tips and reviews
Montrose Beach is one of Chicago.

61. Montrose Beach

9.1
4400 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Lawrence Ave & Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · 55 tips and reviews
Happy Village is one of Chicago.

62. Happy Village

1059 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 50 tips and reviews
Little Lamb is one of Chicago.

63. Little Lamb

7.1
2201 S Wentworth Ave (Cermak And Wentworth), Chicago, IL
Hotpot Restaurant · Armour Square · 9 tips and reviews
Sze Chuan Cuisine is one of Chicago.

64. Sze Chuan Cuisine

7.1
2414 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews
The Agora is one of Chicago.

65. The Agora

8.8
1135 S Michigan Ave (at Michigan Ave & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Grant Park · 10 tips and reviews
Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago.

66. Garrett Popcorn Shops

8.2
4 E Madison St (South State Street), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · The Loop · 46 tips and reviews
Eataly is one of Chicago.

67. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
875 North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago.

68. 875 North Michigan Avenue

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

69. The Budlong

125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews
Revival Food Hall is one of Chicago.

70. Revival Food Hall

8.6
125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Food Court · The Loop · 54 tips and reviews
Café Integral is one of Chicago.

71. Café Integral

19 E Ohio St (at State St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Near North Side · 46 tips and reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago.

72. The Berghoff Restaurant

8.2
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 151 tips and reviews
Goddess and The Baker is one of Chicago.

73. Goddess and The Baker

8.6
33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · The Loop · 109 tips and reviews
Hannah's Bretzel is one of Chicago.

74. Hannah's Bretzel

131 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews
Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies is one of Chicago.

75. Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

8.6
400 S Michigan Ave (at W Van Buren St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · The Loop · 40 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Chicago.

76. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews
Vivi Bubble Tea is one of Chicago.

77. Vivi Bubble Tea

7.8
333 S State St (Van Buren St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bubble Tea Shop · The Loop · 13 tips and reviews
Argo Tea is one of Chicago.

78. Argo Tea

7.2
140 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · The Loop · 19 tips and reviews
Russian Tea Time is one of Chicago.

79. Russian Tea Time

7.4
77 E Adams St (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Russian Restaurant · The Loop · 69 tips and reviews
Nando's Peri-Peri is one of Chicago.

80. Nando's Peri-Peri

8.1
22 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · The Loop · 38 tips and reviews
Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons" is one of Chicago.

81. Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons"

7.9
70 W Madison St (at Chase Tower), Chicago, IL
Public Art · The Loop · 15 tips and reviews
Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture is one of Chicago.

82. Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture

7.7
230 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Public Art · The Loop · 25 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

83. 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
Crown Fountain is one of Chicago.

84. Crown Fountain

8.9
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 63 tips and reviews
Daley Plaza Picasso is one of Chicago.

85. Daley Plaza Picasso

8.5
at Daley Plaza, Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews
James M. Nederlander Theatre is one of Chicago.

86. James M. Nederlander Theatre

9.2
24 W Randolph St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 73 tips and reviews
Chagall's American Windows is one of Chicago.

87. Chagall's American Windows

8.0
Chicago, IL
Exhibit · Grant Park · 2 tips and reviews
Cherry Circle Room is one of Chicago.

88. Cherry Circle Room

8.8
12 S Michigan Ave (at E Madison St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 45 tips and reviews
Max's Take Out is one of Chicago.

89. Max's Take Out

20 E Adams St (at S Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · The Loop · 42 tips and reviews
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Chicago.

90. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

7.8
61 E Madison St (btwn S Wabash Ave. & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 181 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chicago.

91. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

92. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · The Loop · 7 tips and reviews
Exelon Plaza is one of Chicago.

93. Exelon Plaza

8.0
10 S Dearborn St (btwn W Madison St & W Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Plaza · The Loop · 4 tips and reviews
SEPHORA is one of Chicago.

94. SEPHORA

7.8
108 N State St Ste 134 (at E. Washington St.), Chicago, IL
Cosmetics Store · The Loop · 15 tips and reviews
Boeing Galleries is one of Chicago.

95. Boeing Galleries

8.4
Millennium Park (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Grant Park · 14 tips and reviews
Daley Plaza Farmer's Market is one of Chicago.

96. Daley Plaza Farmer's Market

8.5
50 W Washington St (at Dearborn St.), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · The Loop · 33 tips and reviews
Thorne Miniature Rooms is one of Chicago.

97. Thorne Miniature Rooms

8.7
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Museum · Grant Park · 2 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago.

98. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews
Union Squared is one of Chicago.

99. Union Squared

125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 5 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hew: Unbelievable red sauce. Crust is caramelized. Pan pizza done well. Highly recommend.

Luke's Lobster is one of Chicago.

100. Luke's Lobster

8.5
134 N La Salle St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 31 tips and reviews
Wow Bao is one of Chicago.

101. Wow Bao

7.6
1 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Lake), Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · The Loop · 144 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago.

102. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
Shaw's Crab House is one of Chicago.

103. Shaw's Crab House

9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of Chicago.

104. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews

105. Dylan's Candy Bar

8.0
445 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Candy Store · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: Old school candy and cocktails with a candy theme. As parents geek out over this, they tend to let their little kids run around unsupervised, so watch where you step.

Big Bowl is one of Chicago.

106. Big Bowl

7.6
60 E Ohio St (btwn Rush St & Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 125 tips and reviews
The Berkshire Room is one of Chicago.

107. The Berkshire Room

8.6
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 71 tips and reviews
Bunny Slope is one of Chicago.

108. Bunny Slope

15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 1 tip
Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago is one of Chicago.

109. Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

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

110. Freehand Chicago

7.6
19 E Ohio St (State), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews
2Q Nails is one of Chicago.

111. 2Q Nails

6.7
445 North State Street (at E Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Spa · Near North Side · 7 tips and reviews
LH Rooftop is one of Chicago.

112. LH Rooftop

8.7
85 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 24 tips and reviews