A wonderful place for a concert, but it's even a lot of fun to just lay on the grass & read a book on your workday lunch hour.
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.
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 beautiful Grant Park Rose Garden is a popular location for weddings and also a peaceful place to enjoy the park's scenery.
Great sandwiches! The menu changes every so often. Communal seating, so if you don't want to sit next to strangers bring friends. FYI Return of the Gyro is awesome.
The arctic char tartine at Publican Quality Meats is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The delicious pork belly sandwich, topped with shaved apple, watercress, purple onions, yogurt and fresh mint, challenges you to find a better lunch in Chicago.
'Slashie' associated with the Lumpen organization. English pub atmosphere. Contemplative conversations. Studiously selected beers. Probably the best bar on the south side open to lay people.
Try the kimchi and sausages from our 100 Best list: It’s a Polish-Korean mash-up and the best of both worlds. (Look for the free grub to reappear occasionally over the winter.)
Still at Marias, the lights are on.
Modern Wing is amazing. Best collection of early conceptual work I've seen yet. Cartier-Bresson show is phenomenal too, this place is worth the 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.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s home is one of the most acoustically perfect venues in town and sounds pitch-perfect across a range of musical styles. Read more.
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.
Beautiful and iconic performance space. A must see. Seating in the balcony is better than floor seats in the back of the main level.
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.
The Italian sub is killer of course but for something lighter, try the Caprese with prosciutto and mild giardiniera
Best little Italian store with incredible Italian Subs!
Best Italian and Caprese subs!
Take in the gorgeous scenery and really take a few minutes or hours to appreciate the incredible architecture that creates the city and molds it into a wonderful place to live and visit.
Urban Kayaks are open for the season! Located at 270 E. Riverwalk South. Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (312) 965-0035 http://urbankayaks.com/
For the first 10 minutes of each hour during the day, Centennial Fountain at the east end shoots water in a great arc across the river. Read more.
The chef is killing the dim sum competition with his creamy egg-yolk buns, dumplings stuffed with shrimp and scallop, pumpkin congee and steamed rice-noodle crêpes paired with crunchy bits of celery. Read more.
Steamed creamy egg yolk buns are eggggcellent! Little salty, little sweet, a lotta yummy.
As much as we love meringue and aioli, this year all other eggy goodness faded in comparison to Cai’s egg-yolk buns. These Chinese breakfast bombs are sweet, creamy, and filled with sugary egg paste. Read more.
Really cool spot, kale mushroom pie delish. Byob always a plus.
Homey British food like individual pies filled with earthy kale and mushrooms and fried fish alongside crisp fries pair well with beer from Maria's Packaged Goods next door. Read more.
Try the mushroom and kale pie from our 100 Best list: This is one of our favorite openings of the year: It’s understated, authentic and charming, just like this individual savory pie.
Coalfire changed the way we think about thin crust. If you like it super crispy with a little bit of char, this is your new haunt.
Great pizza. Awesome staff. Highly recommended.
Coalfire changed the way we think about thin crust. If you like it super crispy with a little bit of char, this is your new haunt. [Eater 38 Member]
Such a great museum! Get the membership and split up your visit over a couple of days. There is so much to see, you'll be exhausted if you try to take it all in, in one day!
The museum was incorporated in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago, but the name was changed in 1905 to Field Museum of Natural History to better reflect its focus on the natural sciences.
See Sue. She's big. I mean really big.
Chorizo stuffed dates, focaccia and a bottle of wine are all you need to order here!
avec, a wine bar from the award-winning team behind Blackbird restaurant, opened in October 2003.
The chorizo-stuffed dates and wood-oven pork shoulder are worth the wait.
Every seat is a good one. The season ticket package is a great value.
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.
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