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Chicago what to do...

Chicago what to do...

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Created by Jeremy Jorgenson • Updated On: May 30, 2014

So, no list is enough to even crack Chicago's surface. That said, I humbly submit this one of things to do in Chicago. Some big, some small. Some obvious, some obscure. **work in progress**

Hagen's Fish Market is one of Chicago what to do....

1. Hagen's Fish Market

8.8
5635 W Montrose Ave (at N Parkside Ave), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · Portage Park · 24 tips and reviews
Navy Pier IMAX is one of Chicago what to do....

2. Navy Pier IMAX

700 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · Streeterville · 30 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago what to do....

3. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Yuki Hana is one of Chicago what to do....

4. Yuki Hana

2920 N Clark St (at Oakdale), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago what to do....

5. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
CTA - Jefferson Park is one of Chicago what to do....

6. CTA - Jefferson Park

4917 N Milwaukee Ave (at Kennedy Expy), Chicago, IL
Metro Station · Jefferson Park · 36 tips and reviews
AMC River East 21 is one of Chicago what to do....

7. AMC River East 21

8.4
322 E Illinois St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & McClurg Ct), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · Streeterville · 186 tips and reviews
Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier is one of Chicago what to do....

8. Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Attraction · Streeterville · 50 tips and reviews

9. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews
The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Chicago what to do....

10. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is one of Chicago what to do....

11. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

5.8
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · Midway Airport · 1185 tips and reviews
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago what to do....

12. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews
La Creperie is one of Chicago what to do....

13. La Creperie

8.4
2845 N Clark St (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Surf St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lake View East · 65 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago what to do....

14. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
Golden Wok is one of Chicago what to do....

15. Golden Wok

5731 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 4 tips and reviews
Himshikhar Restaurant is one of Chicago what to do....

16. Himshikhar Restaurant

7.4
6031 N Cicero Ave (Peterson), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Sauganash · 5 tips and reviews
Blue Line Lounge and Grill is one of Chicago what to do....

17. Blue Line Lounge and Grill

7.8
1548 N Damen Ave (at Milwaukee Ave.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews
The Wormhole Coffee is one of Chicago what to do....

18. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 249 tips and reviews
Guaranteed Rate Field is one of Chicago what to do....

19. Guaranteed Rate Field

8.6
333 W 35th St (at Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · 300 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of Chicago what to do....

20. Wrigley Field

9.1
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Argo Tea is one of Chicago what to do....

21. Argo Tea

435 N Michigan Ave (at Tribune Tower), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Streeterville · 58 tips and reviews
Tribune Tower is one of Chicago what to do....

22. Tribune Tower

435 N Michigan Ave (at E Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 55 tips and reviews
ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection is one of Chicago what to do....

23. ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection

8.3
1011 S Delano Ct E (at W Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · South Loop · 244 tips and reviews
Lobby Lounge at ICON is one of Chicago what to do....

24. Lobby Lounge at ICON

7.1
1011 S Delano Ct E, Chicago, IL
Lounge · South Loop · 43 tips and reviews
Daley Plaza Picasso is one of Chicago what to do....

25. Daley Plaza Picasso

8.5
at Daley Plaza, Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews
Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture is one of Chicago what to do....

26. 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
Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Chicago what to do....

27. Julius Meinl Coffee House

3601 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews
Music Box Theatre is one of Chicago what to do....

28. Music Box Theatre

9.4
3733 N Southport Ave (btwn Grace St & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · Lakeview · 88 tips and reviews
Daley Plaza is one of Chicago what to do....

29. Daley Plaza

7.9
50 W Washington St (btwn Clark St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Plaza · 50 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago what to do....

30. 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 what to do....

31. Crown Fountain

8.9
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 63 tips and reviews
Jay Pritzker Pavilion is one of Chicago what to do....

32. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

9.4
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Grant Park · 101 tips and reviews
The Wrigley Building is one of Chicago what to do....

33. The Wrigley Building

8.8
400-410 N Michigan Ave (E Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 14 tips and reviews
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill is one of Chicago what to do....

34. Emerald Loop Bar & Grill

7.7
216 N Wabash Ave (at Wacker Dr.), Chicago, IL
Irish Pub · The Loop · 109 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago what to do....

35. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Patio Theater is one of Chicago what to do....

36. Patio Theater

6.8
6008 W Irving Park Rd (at N Austin Ave), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · Portage Park · 16 tips and reviews
Bangers & Lace is one of Chicago what to do....

37. Bangers & Lace

8.6
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews
The Loop is one of Chicago what to do....

38. The Loop

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 45 tips and reviews
Columbia College Chicago is one of Chicago what to do....

39. Columbia College Chicago

623 S Wabash Ave (at E Harrison St), Chicago, IL
University · South Loop · 3 tips and reviews
DePaul University is one of Chicago what to do....

40. DePaul University

1 E Jackson Blvd (btwn State & Wabash), Chicago, IL
University · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews
The Magnificent Mile is one of Chicago what to do....

41. The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave (btwn E Oak St & Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Road · Streeterville · 90 tips and reviews
The Shops At North Bridge is one of Chicago what to do....

42. The Shops At North Bridge

8.1
520 N Michigan Ave (at Grand Ave.), Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 23 tips and reviews
Korean Consulate is one of Chicago what to do....

43. Korean Consulate

455 North City Plaza, Chicago, IL
Embassy or Consulate · Streeterville · 1 tip
Plaza of the Americas is one of Chicago what to do....

44. Plaza of the Americas

7.9
448 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Plaza · Streeterville · 5 tips and reviews
Carbide & Carbon Building is one of Chicago what to do....

45. Carbide & Carbon Building

230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Office · The Loop · 4 tips and reviews
Elephant & Castle is one of Chicago what to do....

46. Elephant & Castle

7.3
185 North Wabash Avenue (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 88 tips and reviews
Bronze Cow is one of Chicago what to do....

47. Bronze Cow

77 E Washington St (Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · The Loop · No tips or reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago what to do....

48. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 92 tips and reviews
Goodman Theatre is one of Chicago what to do....

49. Goodman Theatre

8.9
170 N Dearborn St (at Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 60 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago what to do....

50. Superdawg Drive-In

8.9
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
The Garage Bar & Sandwiches is one of Chicago what to do....

51. The Garage Bar & Sandwiches

8.6
6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · Norwood Park · 30 tips and reviews
Beijo de Chocolat is one of Chicago what to do....

52. Beijo de Chocolat

3334 W Foster Ave (Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Park · 5 tips and reviews
Regulus Coffee House Company is one of Chicago what to do....

53. Regulus Coffee House Company

6032 W Irving Park Rd (at N McVicker Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Portage Park · 18 tips and reviews
Chicago Public Library is one of Chicago what to do....

54. Chicago Public Library

8.9
400 S. State St. (btwn Van Buren & Congress), Chicago, IL
Library · The Loop · 78 tips and reviews
James R. Thompson Center is one of Chicago what to do....

55. James R. Thompson Center

100 W Randolph St. (btwn LaSalle & Clark St.), Chicago, IL
Government Building · The Loop · 32 tips and reviews
George's Ice Cream & Sweets is one of Chicago what to do....

56. George's Ice Cream & Sweets

5306 N Clark St (at W Berwyn Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Andersonville · 82 tips and reviews
Neo-Futurists is one of Chicago what to do....

57. Neo-Futurists

8.8
5153 N Ashland Ave (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Theater · Ravenswood · 38 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago what to do....

58. Hopleaf Bar

9.0
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Tre Kronor is one of Chicago what to do....

59. Tre Kronor

8.8
3258 W Foster Ave (at Spaulding Ave), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · North Park · 83 tips and reviews
Sweden Shop is one of Chicago what to do....

60. Sweden Shop

7.5
3304 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL
Gift Store · North Park · 6 tips and reviews
Rotofugi Gallery is one of Chicago what to do....

61. Rotofugi Gallery

9.0
2780 N Lincoln Ave (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · North Side · 22 tips and reviews
Delilah's is one of Chicago what to do....

62. Delilah's

8.9
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 107 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago what to do....

63. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Moe's Cantina is one of Chicago what to do....

64. Moe's Cantina

6.0
155 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle Blvd & N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 78 tips and reviews
Myopic Books is one of Chicago what to do....

65. Myopic Books

8.8
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews
Metro is one of Chicago what to do....

66. Metro

9.0
3730 N Clark St (btwn Racine & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wrigleyville · 90 tips and reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago what to do....

67. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.9
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews
Thong Thai is one of Chicago what to do....

68. Thong Thai

6247 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Wildwood · 1 tip
Siam Treasure is one of Chicago what to do....

69. Siam Treasure

7.8
7152 N Harlem Ave (Touhy), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Edison Park · 6 tips and reviews
Portage Grounds is one of Chicago what to do....

70. Portage Grounds

9.1
5501 W Irving Park Rd (at N Linder Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Portage Park · 30 tips and reviews
Essence of India is one of Chicago what to do....

71. Essence of India

8.0
4601 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Ravenswood · 19 tips and reviews
Flirty Cupcakes Dessert Garage is one of Chicago what to do....

72. Flirty Cupcakes Dessert Garage

4631 N Lincoln Ave (at W Eastwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Ravenswood · 9 tips and reviews
Umami Sushi is one of Chicago what to do....

73. Umami Sushi

8.3
4626 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Gale Street Inn is one of Chicago what to do....

74. Gale Street Inn

8.7
4914 N Milwaukee Ave (at Gale St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 57 tips and reviews
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Chicago what to do....

75. Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

5631 N Ashland Ave (at W Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Restaurant · Edgewater · 8 tips and reviews
Logan Theatre is one of Chicago what to do....

76. Logan Theatre

9.0
2646 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · Logan Square · 71 tips and reviews

77. Gene Siskel Film Center

8.8
164 N State St (btwn Lake & Randolph), Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · The Loop · 32 tips and reviews