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Wicker Park is one of Chicago.

1. Wicker Park

8.9
1425 N Damen Ave (btwn Wicker Park Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Park · Wicker Park · 36 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago.

2. The Doughnut Vault

8.9
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews
Mustard's Last Stand is one of Chicago.

3. Mustard's Last Stand

8.0
1613 Central St (at Ashland Ave), Evanston, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 20 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago.

4. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.

Giordano's is one of Chicago.

5. Giordano's

8.5
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
Millennium Park is one of Chicago.

6. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: First planned in 1997 to create new parkland in Grant Park & transform unsightly railroad tracks & parking lots, the Park has evolved into one of the most significant millennium projects in the world.

Frontera Grill is one of Chicago.

7. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Atop his pioneering casual Mexican place, chef Rick Bayless uses portable, self-watering containers to grow several varieties of tomatoes and chiles used in the "rooftop salsa.”

Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago.

8. 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.

Gold Coast Dogs is one of Chicago.

9. Gold Coast Dogs

159 N Wabash Ave (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · The Loop · 30 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog. Read more.

Willis Tower is one of Chicago.

10. Willis Tower

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

11. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Read more.

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago.

12. 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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This Chicago landmark presents jazz nightly, from traditional to experimental, amid a "speakeasyesque" décor. Read more.

Farmhouse Chicago is one of Chicago.

13. Farmhouse Chicago

228 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wells St & Franklin St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 139 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago.

14. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

15. Girl & The Goat

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

16. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
Gilt Bar is one of Chicago.

17. Gilt Bar

9.2
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews
Hubbard Inn is one of Chicago.

18. Hubbard Inn

7.0
110 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark St. & LaSalle Blvd.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 94 tips and reviews
Davanti Enoteca Chicago is one of Chicago.

19. Davanti Enoteca Chicago

1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews
Charlie Trotter's is one of Chicago.

20. Charlie Trotter's

816 W Armitage Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · North Side · 19 tips and reviews
Grape Street and Vine is one of Chicago.

21. Grape Street and Vine

226 E Ontario St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & McClurg Ct), Chicago, IL
Wine Store · Streeterville · 3 tips and reviews
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is one of Chicago.

22. McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

7.5
201 E Randolph St (at Millennium Park), Chicago, IL
Skating Rink · Grant Park · 36 tips and reviews
Mr. Beef is one of Chicago.

23. Mr. Beef

8.3
666 N Orleans St (at Huron St.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 46 tips and reviews
Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago.

24. Skydeck Chicago

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

25. Soupbox

2943 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Soup Spot · Lake View East · 48 tips and reviews
Medici on 57th is one of Chicago.

26. Medici on 57th

8.8
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago.

27. Yolk

8.0
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews
The Aviary is one of Chicago.

28. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago.

29. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

30. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
The Drawing Room is one of Chicago.

31. The Drawing Room

937 N Rush St (at E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 78 tips and reviews
The Redhead Piano Bar is one of Chicago.

32. The Redhead Piano Bar

6.7
16 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Piano Bar · Near North Side · 61 tips and reviews
Jilly's Piano Bar is one of Chicago.

33. Jilly's Piano Bar

1007 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 12 tips and reviews
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is one of Chicago.

34. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

8.5
41 E Superior St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near North Side · 215 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

35. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews