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Chi-Town
Metropolis Coffee Company is one of Chi-Town.

1. Metropolis Coffee Company

9.2
1039 W Granville Ave (at Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater Beach · 119 tips and reviews
The Wormhole Coffee is one of Chi-Town.

2. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 248 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chi-Town.

3. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
DMK Burger Bar is one of Chi-Town.

4. DMK Burger Bar

8.7
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chi-Town.

5. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chi-Town.

6. 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
Willis Tower is one of Chi-Town.

7. Willis Tower

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

8. Crown Fountain

8.9
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 63 tips and reviews
Hot Doug's is one of Chi-Town.

9. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chi-Town.

10. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of Chi-Town.

11. Chinatown

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 39 tips and reviews
360 CHICAGO is one of Chi-Town.

12. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chi-Town.

13. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 332 tips and reviews
Wow Bao is one of Chi-Town.

14. Wow Bao

7.6
1 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Lake), Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · The Loop · 144 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of Chi-Town.

15. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Nightwood Restaurant is one of Chi-Town.

16. Nightwood Restaurant

2119 S Halsted St (at 21st Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · East Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews
UNO Pizzeria & Grill is one of Chi-Town.

17. UNO Pizzeria & Grill

7.8
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews
875 North Michigan Avenue is one of Chi-Town.

18. 875 North Michigan Avenue

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 206 tips and reviews
Randolph Street Market is one of Chi-Town.

19. Randolph Street Market

7.7
1340 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL
Plaza · West Town · 16 tips and reviews
MingHin Cuisine is one of Chi-Town.

20. MingHin Cuisine

8.2
2168 S Archer Ave (at S Princeton Ave), Chicago, IL
Dim Sum Restaurant · Armour Square · 129 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chi-Town.

21. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.8
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews
The Oriental Institute is one of Chi-Town.

22. The Oriental Institute

9.3
1155 E 58th St (btwn Woodlawn Ave & University Ave), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Hyde Park · 25 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: One of Chicago’s Always Free Attractions, the museum has a collection of treasures from the Middle East such as a 5,000 year old mummy, a 40-ton Assyrian sculpture & a 17-foot tall statue of King Tut. Read more.

Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles is one of Chi-Town.

23. Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles

8.3
3947 S King Dr (at E Oakwood Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Grand Boulevard · 101 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Popular with locals and visitors, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles serves soul food up in a stylish dining room. Read more.

Lincoln Park is one of Chi-Town.

24. 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.

Epic Burger is one of Chi-Town.

25. Epic Burger

7.8
517 S State St (btwn E Congress Pkwy & E Harrison St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 105 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Burgers are cooked to a nice medium. Opt for aged cheddar, bacon and egg toppings, and be sure to add the rustic, skin-on fries. Try the Lemon Squeeze, a blend of fro-yo, strawberries and lemonade. Read more.

Shedd Aquarium is one of Chi-Town.

26. 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.

Ping Tom Memorial Park is one of Chi-Town.

27. Ping Tom Memorial Park

9.2
300 W 19th St (btwn Lumber St & Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Among the Park’s cool features are a pagoda-shaped pavilion, where you can catch a water taxi to downtown Chicago, and a unique railroad drawbridge. Read more.

Yolk is one of Chi-Town.

28. Yolk

8.5
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews

Roosevelt CollectionRoosevelt Collection: Our two recommendations: try the french toast and order the strawberry-orange juice. (Bring champagne if you want!)

Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chi-Town.

29. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Don't miss the U-505 Submarine exhibit, the first enemy warship apprehended by the US Navy since 1815. -- Green Guide Editor

Russian Tea Time is one of Chi-Town.

30. Russian Tea Time

7.4
77 E Adams St (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Russian Restaurant · The Loop · 69 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Try the delicately thin-skinned pelmini, Russian dumplings stuffed w/ a ground mix of beef & lots of onions. Or any of the Ukrainian vareniky, dumplings filled with pumpkin, asparagus or potato. Read more.

900 North Michigan Shops is one of Chi-Town.

31. 900 North Michigan Shops

7.7
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 42 tips and reviews

The Magnificent MileThe Magnificent Mile: Before you shop til you drop, pick up an Exclusively 900 Card at The 900 Shops with special offers, savings and discounts from retailers. Available at the concierge desk.

Forever Marilyn is one of Chi-Town.

32. Forever Marilyn

Pioneer Ct (btwn Illinois St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Streeterville · 21 tips and reviews

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: This is the only time looking up a woman's skirt is acceptable.

The Beginning of Route 66 is one of Chi-Town.

33. The Beginning of Route 66

7.9
Adams St. (Michigan Av.), Chicago, IL
Road · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of Chi-Town.

34. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews
Adagio Teas is one of Chi-Town.

35. Adagio Teas

617 N State St (btwn Ohio & Ontario), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Near North Side · 11 tips and reviews
Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of Chi-Town.

36. Peet's Coffee & Tea

8.6
400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Streeterville · 23 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Chi-Town.

37. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
La Colombe Torrefaction is one of Chi-Town.

38. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.9
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews
Del Seoul is one of Chi-Town.

39. Del Seoul

8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews
Lakefront Trail is one of Chi-Town.

40. Lakefront Trail

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

41. SunnyHills

9.0
(微熱山丘)
民生東路五段36巷4弄1號, 台北市
Pastry Shop · Sōngshān Qū · 83 tips and reviews