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Chi Town
The Magnificent Mile is one of Chi Town.

1. The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave (btwn E Oak St & Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Road · Streeterville · 90 tips and reviews
Karyn's Cooked is one of Chi Town.

2. Karyn's Cooked

738 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · River North · 55 tips and reviews
The Wrigley Building is one of Chi Town.

3. The Wrigley Building

8.8
400-410 N Michigan Ave (E Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 14 tips and reviews

4. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews
Chicago Diner is one of Chi Town.

5. Chicago Diner

8.7
2333 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Logan Square · 84 tips and reviews
Lutnia Continental Cafe is one of Chi Town.

6. Lutnia Continental Cafe

5532 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Eastern European Restaurant · Cragin · 1 tip
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is one of Chi Town.

7. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

9.4
951 Chicago Ave (at Forest Ave), Oak Park, IL
Historic and Protected Site · 54 tips and reviews
Pleasant House Bakery is one of Chi Town.

8. Pleasant House Bakery

964 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Bridgeport · 61 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the mushroom and kale pie from our 100 Best list: This is one of our favorite openings of the year: It’s understated, authentic and charming, just like this individual savory pie.

Rootstock is one of Chi Town.

9. Rootstock

9.1
954 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 58 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you're not serious about great wine, beer and locally sourced, seasonal small plates, this chill Humboldt Park spot will convert you. [Eater 38 Member]

10. The Agora

8.8
1135 S Michigan Ave (at Michigan Ave & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Grant Park · 10 tips and reviews

DANIELDANIEL: Mind all the chicken bones strewn about the premises - ESPECIALLY if you have dogs. The homeless can be such sloppy eaters...

Skydeck Chicago is one of Chi Town.

11. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Superman can leap "the tallest building in a single bound", quite a feat at the Willis Tower, which is 1,450 feet (443 meters) high or 1,730 feet (520 meters) including the twin antenna towers.

CTA - Quincy/Wells is one of Chi Town.

12. CTA - Quincy/Wells

220 S Wells St (at W Quincy St), Chicago, IL
Metro Station · The Loop · 29 tips and reviews

Dylan C.Dylan C: Coolest L station in the Loop! Historically renovated to look like it did when it opened in 1897. Make sure to check out the period advertisements while you wait on the platform.

Shedd Aquarium is one of Chi Town.

13. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It's the world's largest indoor aquarium with over 8,000 aquatic animals representing over 700 species. The Marine Mammal Presentation features staff interacting with whales & dolphins as they dive.

Grant Park is one of Chi Town.

14. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Chicago: Any park that plays host to a Barack Obama victory speech and a Radiohead show in the same year deserves to be at the top of this list. -IFC Viewer

Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chi Town.

15. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Bungalows By Bus Tour features the Chicago bungalows built between 1910-1940, & the Frank Lloyd Wright Bus Tour shows samples of his unique architecture in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chi Town.

16. 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

HISTORYHISTORY: The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.

Daley Plaza Picasso is one of Chi Town.

17. 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.

BP Bridge is one of Chi Town.

18. BP Bridge

201 E Randolph St (In Millennium Park), Chicago, IL
Bridge · Grant Park · 7 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park is one of Chi Town.

19. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The park stretches along the lakeshore and contains the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Lincoln Park Cultural Center.

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chi Town.

20. Garfield Park Conservatory

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

21. California Clipper

1002 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Humboldt Park · 48 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The Clipper is a photo booth away from exhibiting the same shabby hipster cool as Goldstar. Slide into one of the gorgeous old booths on a Friday or Saturday for no-cover live rockabilly groups.

Myopic Books is one of Chi Town.

22. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Local poet Larry Sawyer has booked one of the best free poetry series in the Midwest here for years, and in Myopic’s new third-floor space, the readings are even sunnier.

Hot Doug's is one of Chi Town.

23. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Doug has veggie dogs for vegetarians, bagel dogs for kids and specialities for the highbrow hot doggers. But his famous duck-fat fries are only for customers who come out on Fridays and Saturdays.

Landmark Century Centre Cinema is one of Chi Town.

24. Landmark Century Centre Cinema

8.1
2828 N Clark St (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · Lake View East · 75 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Along with a great selection of hard-to-find and independent films, the theatre's concessions counter is one of the best in the city, with vegan cookies and a popcorn seasoning bar on offer.

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chi Town.

25. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This jazz institution is legendary for three things: it was once a Capone hangout, it’s haunted, and the no-nonsense staff will shush you and the friends who dragged you in during jazz sets.

Uncommon Ground is one of Chi Town.

26. Uncommon Ground

7.8
1401 W Devon Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Edgewater · 78 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: For anybody who suffers from restaurant fatigue, the notion of a cocktail on a specials menu is irresistible, even more so when it’s described as a blend of pear-infused vodka, plum wine and sake.

Pick Me Up Café is one of Chi Town.

27. Pick Me Up Café

3408 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 140 tips and reviews
Amitabul is one of Chi Town.

28. Amitabul

8.5
6207 N Milwaukee Ave (Huntington), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Norwood Park · 17 tips and reviews
Heartland Café is one of Chi Town.

29. Heartland Café

7000 N Glenwood Ave (at W Lunt Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Rogers Park · 81 tips and reviews
Handlebar is one of Chi Town.

30. Handlebar

9.1
2311 W North Ave (btwn Oakley & Claremont), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 128 tips and reviews
Balbo Monument is one of Chi Town.

31. Balbo Monument

Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · 1 tip
Logan Square - IL Centennial Monument is one of Chi Town.

32. Logan Square - IL Centennial Monument

8.7
N Kedzie Blvd (at Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Plaza · Logan Square · 10 tips and reviews
Chicago Water Tower is one of Chi Town.

33. 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
Lincoln Park is one of Chi Town.

34. Lincoln Park

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

35. Old Town

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 5 tips and reviews
Logan Square is one of Chi Town.

36. Logan Square

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chi Town.

37. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chi Town.

38. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Western ave is one of Chi Town.

39. Western ave

10600 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Uncategorized · Beverly · No tips or reviews
Urban Outfitters is one of Chi Town.

40. Urban Outfitters

6.9
2352 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House is one of Chi Town.

41. Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House

8.8
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL
History Museum · Hyde Park · 31 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of Chi Town.

42. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
Little Branch Cafe South Loop is one of Chi Town.

43. Little Branch Cafe South Loop

7.7
1251 S Prairie Ave (at S. Indiana Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · South Loop · 44 tips and reviews