Chicago, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Chicago
157 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Gompers (Samuel) Park
39-acre park on the Chicago River with an outdoor pool, playground, roller hockey rink & lagoon.
4222 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
Outdoors
Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
331 E. Randolph St N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Arts & Culture
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Food & Drink
Ground Up Coffee & Bites
Laid-back counter-serve outlet featuring specialty coffee drinks, plus wraps, baked goods & sweets.
900 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Sports & Recreation
Harborside International Golf Center
Golf center featuring 2 18-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant.
11001 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA
Food & Drink
Hexe Coffee Co.
Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.
2000 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Food & Drink
HIDE+SEEK
838 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Nightlife
House of Blues Chicago
Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Nightlife
Howl at the Moon Chicago
High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.
26 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Outdoors
Humboldt Park Beach
Small sandy patch popular for lake swimming, with lifeguards on duty & changing rooms nearby.
1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Sports & Recreation
Indian Boundary Golf Course
Popular golfing destination featuring 18 holes, cart rentals & other basic amenities.
8600 W Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
Outdoors
Indian Boundary Park
Boasting a Tudor-style fieldhouse, this park also features a lagoon, playground & tennis courts.
2500 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
Outdoors
Indiana Dunes State Park
Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites.
1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
Food & Drink
Intelligentsia
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.
53 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Nightlife
IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
Posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel offering New American fare, booze & more.
127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Outdoors
Jackson Park
540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.
6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Sports & Recreation
Jackson Park Golf Course
Golf course at Jackson Park offering 18 holes of play, a driving range & lessons.
6401 S Richards Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
Food & Drink
Kennedy Rooftop
Stylish rooftop eatery offering sharing plates & hearty pub fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
1551 W North Ave Ashland, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Wellness
King Spa & Sauna
Civic Center Plaza, 809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Nightlife
Kingston Mines
Live bands play until late on 2 stages at this rustic blues club with barbecue & other pub grub.
2548 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Wellness
Kohler Waters Spa at Burr Ridge
775 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, USA
Food & Drink
La Bella Trattoria on Rush
101 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Food & Drink
La Serre
307 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Outdoors
LaBagh Woods
This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.
West Foster Avenue, N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA