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Chicago To Do's
Millennium Park is one of Chicago To Do's.

1. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Chicago To Do's.

2. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Skipping the kimchi taco route that's so popular elsewhere, Kim takes a chance (and succeeds) with dishes like a clever spin on the clambake, Korean chili and calamari stuffed with chicken and pork.

DMK Burger Bar is one of Chicago To Do's.

3. DMK Burger Bar

8.7
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Le Bouchon is one of Chicago To Do's.

4. Le Bouchon

8.7
1958 N Damen Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Bucktown · 28 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Jean Claude Poilevey is a veteran of the restaurant industry and a savvy Chef. The food is simple, intelligent and well executed. The place is small, busy and very French. It feels like you are in Ly

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago To Do's.

5. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Not ordering dessert here is like going to Paris and not having a croissant. Must order: Thoughts on a Peanut Butter Cup. Read more.

NoMI is one of Chicago To Do's.

6. NoMI

8.8
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: For late night sushi and catching up with friends. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts

Naha is one of Chicago To Do's.

7. Naha

500 N Clark St (at W. Illinois St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 65 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Carrie, the owner and chef, is fabulous. Sit at the bar for the best bar menu in town! -Rick Bayless, Top Chef

Spiaggia is one of Chicago To Do's.

8. Spiaggia

980 N Michigan Ave (at Oak St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 69 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: A sister cafe to the impressive Italian fine-dining venue, the cafe boasts lake views and consistently delicious fare, such as the gnocchi tossed with green beans, potatoes, and pesto.

TRU is one of Chicago To Do's.

9. TRU

676 N Saint Clair St (at E Huron St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Streeterville · 30 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Modern meets Midwestern at this chic Chicago restaurant that marries French techniques to local ingredients.

The Second City is one of Chicago To Do's.

10. 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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The world famous Second City, launched the careers of numerous SNL alumni, such improv greats as John Belushi, Bill Murray, Steve Carell, and Tina Fey.

Quartino is one of Chicago To Do's.

11. Quartino

8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago To Do's.

12. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
Hyatt Regency Chicago is one of Chicago To Do's.

13. Hyatt Regency Chicago

8.5
151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 209 tips and reviews
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago To Do's.

14. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of Chicago To Do's.

15. Magnolia Bakery

8.0
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews
Macy's is one of Chicago To Do's.

16. Macy's

7.6
111 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Department Store · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago To Do's.

17. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Grand Lux Cafe is one of Chicago To Do's.

18. Grand Lux Cafe

600 N Michigan Ave (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 347 tips and reviews
Zara is one of Chicago To Do's.

19. Zara

7.0
1 W Randolph St. (at State St.), Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews
Anthropologie is one of Chicago To Do's.

20. Anthropologie

108 N State St (at W. Washington St.), Chicago, IL
Women's Store · The Loop · 10 tips and reviews
H&M is one of Chicago To Do's.

21. H&M

22 N State St, Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · The Loop · 29 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Szymanski: Definitely better prices and deals here than the Michigan Ave. Store and arguably a better mRNA department.

Urban Outfitters is one of Chicago To Do's.

22. Urban Outfitters

7.2
20 S State St, Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · The Loop · 14 tips and reviews

Colby M.Colby Markwell: Pretty interesting gifts and clothes. Not for those with a thin wallet though.

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is one of Chicago To Do's.

23. State and Lake Chicago Tavern

6.6
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 91 tips and reviews

@nicoleyeary@nicoleyeary: You've made it to the right place, now get shopping!

Nordstrom Rack is one of Chicago To Do's.

24. Nordstrom Rack

7.7
24 N State St, Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · The Loop · 45 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I love Nordstrom's and the girls at the Rail are the best. -John Somerville, Top Chef

Beard Papa's is one of Chicago To Do's.

25. Beard Papa's

108 N State St (at Block 37), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 28 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The brilliantly airy cocoons of choux pastry at this Japanese cream-puff chain (nestled in the Block 37 pedway) hide a copious amount of vanilla custard cream. Read more.

Pinkberry is one of Chicago To Do's.

26. Pinkberry

635 N State Street (at E Erie St), Chicago, IL
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Near North Side · 59 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago To Do's.

27. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.9
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 169 tips and reviews
SmallBar is one of Chicago To Do's.

28. SmallBar

2049 W Division St (btwn Hoyne Ave. & Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ukrainian Village · 63 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Craig Hiljus is taking his talents from The Exchange to Small Bar. Check out the new craft cocktail menu that just debuted. The "Jam" featuring Moon Mountain and "The Fritter" are 2 of my favorites.

Cloud Gate is one of Chicago To Do's.

29. 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 To Do's.

30. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Topshop is one of Chicago To Do's.

31. Topshop

830 N Michigan Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Streeterville · 37 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago To Do's.

32. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
Wendella Boat Tours is one of Chicago To Do's.

33. Wendella Boat Tours

400 N Michigan Ave (on the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Boat or Ferry · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews

Gaston V.Gaston Varrenti: Take the lake and the architectural combined trip, you won't regret.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago To Do's.

34. Lincoln Park Zoo

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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more.

Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago To Do's.

35. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews
Ann Sather is one of Chicago To Do's.

36. Ann Sather

8.6
3415 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lake View East · 57 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Famous for its authentic Swedish meatballs, Ann Sather is loved by locals (Scandinavian or not) for its desserts - gigantic cinnamon rolls and marzipan cream cakes.

The Bagel is one of Chicago To Do's.

37. The Bagel

8.5
3107 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lake View East · 76 tips and reviews

Steph S.Steph Sipe: Sausage, egg and cheese on an onion bagle is the perfect way to start a saturday. Their b-fast sammys are a staple for me and my friends!