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Chicago

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Created by Stacie Freasier • Updated On: September 25, 2016
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

1. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago.

2. 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
Dove's Luncheonette is one of Chicago.

3. Dove's Luncheonette

9.3
1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Wicker Park · 95 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

4. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews
Frontera Grill is one of Chicago.

5. Frontera Grill

8.8
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Topolobampo is one of Chicago.

6. Topolobampo

8.0
445 N Clark St (Illinois), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 29 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

7. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

8. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Buddy Guy's Legends is one of Chicago.

9. Buddy Guy's Legends

8.7
700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Wendella Boat Tours is one of Chicago.

10. Wendella Boat Tours

400 N Michigan Ave (on the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Boat or Ferry · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago.

11. 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.

12. Richard H. Driehaus Museum

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

13. Freehand Chicago

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

14. Chicago Cultural Center

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

15. Neo-Futurists

9.0
5153 N Ashland Ave (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Theater · Ravenswood · 38 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago.

16. The Signature Room at the 95th

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

17. Firecakes Donuts

9.1
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
Millennium Park is one of Chicago.

18. Millennium Park

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

19. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 331 tips and reviews
El Circo Cheapo is one of Chicago.

20. El Circo Cheapo

2041 W Carroll Ave
Entertainment Service · West Town · No tips or reviews
Andy's Jazz Club is one of Chicago.

21. Andy's Jazz Club

8.6
11 E Hubbard St (State and Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Near North Side · 91 tips and reviews
Underground Wonder Bar is one of Chicago.

22. Underground Wonder Bar

710 N Clark St (btwn Superior & Huron), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · River North · 32 tips and reviews
Blue Chicago is one of Chicago.

23. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 57 tips and reviews