Guidebook for Chicago
Entertainment & Activities
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveChicago's #1 Tourist Destination
Experience the 2016 World Series Champs in the 2nd oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the United States and live concerts in warmer weather .
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StExperience the 2016 World Series Champs in the 2nd oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the United States and live concerts in warmer weather .
Home to the 2005 World Series Champs and a 30-minute elevated train (red line) ride right to the park.
120 locals recommend
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StHome to the 2005 World Series Champs and a 30-minute elevated train (red line) ride right to the park.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome to the 1985 Super Bowl Champs...
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn StWorld-class theater in Chicago's Theater District.
Iconic theater on State Street that also offers backstage tours.
133 locals recommend
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StIconic theater on State Street that also offers backstage tours.
Arts & Culture
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StInteresting history of Swedes in America.
One of the best collections in the world featuring Monet, Picasso, Manet, Renoir, Grant Wood, Jackson Pollock, Matisse, Gauguin, Seurat and many more!
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the best collections in the world featuring Monet, Picasso, Manet, Renoir, Grant Wood, Jackson Pollock, Matisse, Gauguin, Seurat and many more!
What is it? A woman? Controversial Picasso sculpture located at Daley Plaza.
13 locals recommend
Untitled by Picasso
50 W Washington StWhat is it? A woman? Controversial Picasso sculpture located at Daley Plaza.
Sightseeing
The Bean, ice skating, restaurants, Maggie Daley Park, free live concerts.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe Bean, ice skating, restaurants, Maggie Daley Park, free live concerts.
3 fabulous museums within walking distance of each other...Field Museum of Natural History, John G. Shedd Aquarium and the Adler planetarium.
65 locals recommend
Museum Campus
3 fabulous museums within walking distance of each other...Field Museum of Natural History, John G. Shedd Aquarium and the Adler planetarium.
360-degree stunning views of the city and lakefront; awesome glass ledges for a unique viewing experience. Formerly the Sears Tower...formerly highest building in the world!
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
360-degree stunning views of the city and lakefront; awesome glass ledges for a unique viewing experience. Formerly the Sears Tower...formerly highest building in the world!
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveSerene atmosphere perfect for meditation.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrBest architectural boat tours on the Chicago River!
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
GREAT shopping along world-famous Michigan Avenue!
Live music, Buckingham Fountain (largest fountain in the WORLD), beautiful gardens...
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StLive music, Buckingham Fountain (largest fountain in the WORLD), beautiful gardens...
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StUnique sculpture celebrating the new millennium.
Within Navy Pier, this museum offers unique hands-on experiences for children of all ages.
58 locals recommend
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveWithin Navy Pier, this museum offers unique hands-on experiences for children of all ages.
The unique architectural design of this super-tall skyscraper, the Signature Room at the 95th and retail offerings make this a must-see.
157 locals recommend
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueThe unique architectural design of this super-tall skyscraper, the Signature Room at the 95th and retail offerings make this a must-see.
Great trail for biking, running, walking, skating only 4 blocks east of the apartment.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailGreat trail for biking, running, walking, skating only 4 blocks east of the apartment.
World-famous before-his-time architect's home and studio located only 30 minutes east. Many Wright-designed private homes in the neighborhood available to view on guided walking tours.
184 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveWorld-famous before-his-time architect's home and studio located only 30 minutes east. Many Wright-designed private homes in the neighborhood available to view on guided walking tours.
Iconic home of the city's favorite newspaper with international architectural artifacts embedded in the front facade.
15 locals recommend
Tribune Tower
Iconic home of the city's favorite newspaper with international architectural artifacts embedded in the front facade.
Segway Experience of Chicago
2 E 8th Sta unique way to tour the city...guided tours available.
Calder’s Flamingo
210 W Adams StStunning modern sculpture in the heart of the Loop.
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StOne of the nation's only remaining FREE zoos!
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StRock climbing, ice skating and botanic gardens...
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueOne of the newest city trails for running, walking and biking.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdWorld-class botanic garden just north of the city.
Shopping
High-rise upscale shopping mall featuring 2 live theaters and the American Girl doll experience.
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveHigh-rise upscale shopping mall featuring 2 live theaters and the American Girl doll experience.
Food Scene
Giordano's
5207 North Clark StreetVoted the best Chicago deep-dish pizza for years.
Recently ousted Giordanos as the best Chicago deep-dish pizza by the Chicago Tribune...my personal favorite and mush less crowded/touristy than Giordano's.
6 locals recommend
Tedino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
5335 N Sheridan RdRecently ousted Giordanos as the best Chicago deep-dish pizza by the Chicago Tribune...my personal favorite and mush less crowded/touristy than Giordano's.