Guidebook for Chicago
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Grant Park
337 E Randolph StGreat Chicago Park
One of Apples Flag ship stores. Has an amazing green roof off a conference room on the top floor. I worked as an Apple MacGenius in this store for 3 years.
20 locals recommend
Apple Michigan Avenue
401 N Michigan AveOne of Apples Flag ship stores. Has an amazing green roof off a conference room on the top floor. I worked as an Apple MacGenius in this store for 3 years.
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrChicago's largest convention center.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGreat sight seeing, entertainment, culture, monuments, art
Willis Tower (aka The Sears Tower). Good sight seeing. You can pay 20 bucks and go to one of the top floors and walk out on the glass platforms that extend out of the building, if you have the guts.
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrWillis Tower (aka The Sears Tower). Good sight seeing. You can pay 20 bucks and go to one of the top floors and walk out on the glass platforms that extend out of the building, if you have the guts.
Daley Plaza and the Picasso statue. They also host farmers markets every Thursday of the week in the summer. Fresh produce and lots of other goodies to be had here.
9 locals recommend
Daley Center
50 West Washington StreetDaley Plaza and the Picasso statue. They also host farmers markets every Thursday of the week in the summer. Fresh produce and lots of other goodies to be had here.
Arts & Culture
The School both Faith and I attended, and part of the museum.
36 locals recommend
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 S Wabash AveThe School both Faith and I attended, and part of the museum.
One of the top art museums in the world. Specially known for its expressionist works and modern wing. You have to go see this!
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the top art museums in the world. Specially known for its expressionist works and modern wing. You have to go see this!
You could spend a lifetime in this place and never see everything. Wonderful place to spend a day.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrYou could spend a lifetime in this place and never see everything. Wonderful place to spend a day.
AMC Navy Pier IMAX
600 E Grand AveiMax Theater
Food Scene
The best barbecue you will ever have. Line usually wraps around the building, but well worth the wait. BYOB.
112 locals recommend
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdThe best barbecue you will ever have. Line usually wraps around the building, but well worth the wait. BYOB.
Chicago Chop House
60 W Ontario StChicago Chop House! Great Steak
Umai
730 S Clark StGood sushi right down the street.
Hackney's Printers' Row
733 S Dearborn StAnother good bar and grill, good service and good food.
This place is immaculate and there food portions are large and in charge. Really good dining.
24 locals recommend
Grand Lux Cafe
600 N Michigan AveThis place is immaculate and there food portions are large and in charge. Really good dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Bar and Grill. We go here often for something quick and easy. Very friendly and good food. Outside seating in the summer.
Blackie's South Loop
755 S Clark StLocal Bar and Grill. We go here often for something quick and easy. Very friendly and good food. Outside seating in the summer.
Kasey's Tavern
701 S Dearborn StLocal watering hole.
Another good Bar and Grill. We use to go here more often but then they changed their menu on us. Still I would recommend it for the atmosphere and and a couple drinks.
10 locals recommend
Bar Louie - Printers Row
47 W Polk StAnother good Bar and Grill. We use to go here more often but then they changed their menu on us. Still I would recommend it for the atmosphere and and a couple drinks.
Shopping
Chinatown is well worth the visit, especially since you are so close. Wonderful place to shop and walk around and sight see. Beautiful lights, wonderful dining, great atmosphere and people.
217 locals recommend
Chinatown
Chinatown is well worth the visit, especially since you are so close. Wonderful place to shop and walk around and sight see. Beautiful lights, wonderful dining, great atmosphere and people.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGroceries
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGroceries