Wonderful for family and friends! Low key or fancy picnics. Everything goes😊
This 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers. Read more.
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.
Great place to see a concert. Make sure you go downstairs to PunchHouse for some drinks!!!
Negronis on tap!
Best venue in Chicago and 2nd place isn't close.
Beautiful architecture and even better orchestral music
Come an hour early to hear some background about the pieces. Schmooze with your fellow socialites. You know you want to...
Beautiful architecture and concert hall. I saw movie master John Williams conduct here and it will be a memory I cherish forever. Dress up and bring a date, she'll love it.
Amazing museum. Not too big, you can probably see most of it in one day. It has many masterpieces of old masters. Totally worth a visit.
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
In "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" (1986), the little girl in the center of "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884" (1884–86) captivated the attention of Ferris' friend Cameron. Read more.
Beautiful Theatre! Not Plus Size Friendly Seats!
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) and his girlfriend Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) show up for a ballet performance in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre. Read more.
In "Save the Last Dance" (2001), Sara (Julia Stiles) auditions for a spot in the ballet company of her dreams, in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre. Read more.
gorgeous central fountain and views of the harbor. part of a great lakeside walk to Navy Pier and Millenium Park
Chicago: Any park that plays host to a Barack Obama victory speech and a Radiohead show in the same year deserves to be at the top of this list. -IFC Viewer
Buckingham Fountain is open for the 2013 season, daily from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain/
The ensemble is always amazing. I love everything about this theatre.
Call first thing when the box office opens for the 20 for 20 tickets, 20 tickets released at $20 each. Great deal but goes super fast.
Many of the silver screen’s preeminent names (John Malkovich; Joan Allen) have performed at this legendary theater, with three venues for plays, musicals, and other events.
Quite simply the best movie theater in Chicago. Great programming, even better atmosphere. The best place in Chicago for true movie lovers.
The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. Read more.
For old-time charm and movies that aren't the usual blockbusters, no place beats the Music Box.
I love this park. Trails, beach, zoo, and great food close by
Don’t bother looking for a mosh pit. You're here for the fresh air, not the band. #DontBlowIt
Throw a frisbee around. Maybe take a walk through the zoo, and spend a few introspective moments pondering what it means to be human.
This place is AWESOME!!! I Totally Recommend This Venue For Concerts... Not A Bad Seat Anywhere and The Sound Is GREAT!!!
Check out the free Monday evening shows.
Listen and watch the Chicago Symphony OrchestraRiccardo Muti makes his debut as CSO music director with a free show in the park. Read more.
Good spot to run/walk/bike. lots of dogs & frisbee playing on the great lawn. Perfect for a summer/autumn picnic. Several fire pits available. The field house is cozy for an intimate wedding too.
Don’t miss the view of the Loop! -- Green Guide Editor
Beautiful views of the lakefront and skyline.
Beautiful place for a picnic or bird feeding. Small playground for children and also a stop on the water taxi tour
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.
This 12-acre park was named after civic leader Ping Tom, who wanted to bring an outdoor gathering space to the Chinatown community. Read more.
Beautiful theatre. Courteous yet firm staff. Aladdin was colorful and dazzling.
Respect the theater, dress up!
so excited to see Wicked
The best science museum I've ever visited, very interactive and educating!
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Read more.
The U-505 is a Type IXC U-boat built by Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg in 1941. Captured on 4 June 44 by USN Task Force 22.3. Donated to the Museum in 1954 and moved to it's present location in 2004.
The gorillas are usually pretty active.
Staff really does a lot to provide environmental enrichment, but the silver back nevertheless looks incredibly bored.
Two words - baby gorillas!
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