Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveFood Scene
Modern operation inside Chicago Athletic Hotel offering seasonal house cocktails & a refined menu.
13 locals recommend
Cherry Circle Room
12 S Michigan AveModern operation inside Chicago Athletic Hotel offering seasonal house cocktails & a refined menu.
Cozy counter-serve eatery serving sweet & savory varieties of pierogi plus other Polish fare.
Pierogi Heaven
169 N Wells StCozy counter-serve eatery serving sweet & savory varieties of pierogi plus other Polish fare.
Coffee bar in the morning, wine bar in the evening, both with light fare in the Virgin Hotel.
8 locals recommend
Two Zero Three Coffee & Wine Bar
203 N Wabash AveCoffee bar in the morning, wine bar in the evening, both with light fare in the Virgin Hotel.
Parks & Nature
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium. Filled with art and a great concert venue.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium. Filled with art and a great concert venue.
Entertainment & Activities
Navy Pier originally opened as a shipping and recreational facility in 1916. Located on Lake Michigan, it has served many purposes throughout its rich history and currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is the top leisure destination in the Midwest, drawing nearly nine million visitors annually.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier originally opened as a shipping and recreational facility in 1916. Located on Lake Michigan, it has served many purposes throughout its rich history and currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is the top leisure destination in the Midwest, drawing nearly nine million visitors annually.
Sightseeing
Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world.
219 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrBuckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world.
Shopping
The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue and know as one of the best streets for shopping!
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue and know as one of the best streets for shopping!