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
Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N
This 18-mile-long route features separate lanes for walkers & cyclists, plus views of Lake Michigan.
Lakefront Trl, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Outdoors
Lakefront Trail - North Trailhead - Ardmore Ave - 5800 N
900 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Outdoors
Lakeshore East Park
4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Food & Drink
LH Rooftop
Three chic levels of hotel rooftop drinking & dining with indoor/outdoor seats & sweeping views.
85 E Wacker Dr 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Arts & Culture
Lincoln Hall
Midsize venue for live music performances along with an unpretentious on-site cocktail bar.
2424 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Outdoors
Lincoln Park
Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds.
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Outdoors
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Family
Lincoln Park Zoo
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Sports & Recreation
Links At Carillon Golf Course
21200 S Carillon Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA
Outdoors
Maggie Daley Park
Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Nightlife
Martyrs'
Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.
3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Nightlife
Metro
A variety of indie & alternative bands play at this popular, intimate concert venue.
3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Outdoors
Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Outdoors
Milton Lee Olive Park
Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains.
E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sports & Recreation
Mistwood Golf Club
Scottish-inspired, 18-hole course with a stately, old-world-style tavern serving craft beers.
1700 W Renwick Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA
Arts & Culture
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Arts & Culture
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
435 N Michigan Ave Ste G, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Arts & Culture
Museum of Illusions Chicago
Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Mexican Art
Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
3015 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Arts & Culture
Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Outdoors
North Park Village Nature Center
46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.
5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Outdoors
Northerly Island Park
91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts.
1521 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Food & Drink
Nutella Cafe Chicago
Cafe and coffee bar featuring the hazelnut-chocolate spread in French and Italian dishes both sweet and savory.
189 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA