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
Oz Park
Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Outdoors
Palmisano (Henry) Park
27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.
2700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Food & Drink
Panchos Rooftop Cantina
Three-level venue with year-round rooftop, offering a massive menu of diner favorites.
327 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Arts & Culture
Park West
Midsize 1920s entertainment venue featuring performances by nationally known comedy & music acts.
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Outdoors
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Food & Drink
Provare Chicago
1523 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Food & Drink
Quartino Ristorante
Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.
626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Nightlife
RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar
Hip indoor/outdoor hotel lounge featuring craft cocktails, small plates & a deck with skyline views.
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Nightlife
Reggies Chicago
No-frills venue for hearing up-and-coming acts plus a wide pub grub menu & loads of beers.
2105 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Food & Drink
Remington's
Traditional steakhouse fare and seafood in a stylish, modern setting with booths and fireplaces.
20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Food & Drink
River Roast
Vibrant social house for refined, modern American tavern fare like whole roasted chicken, fish & beef, plus scenic river views.
315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Food & Drink
RL Restaurant
Upscale Ralph Lauren restaurant serving American classics in a sophisticated setting.
115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sports & Recreation
Robert A. Black Golf Club
This 9-hole golf course features a putting green, plus cart & GolfBoard rentals.
2045 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
Nightlife
ROOF on theWit
A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
201 N State St 27th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Sports & Recreation
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Contemporary golf club featuring a practice facility, a pro shop & a restaurant.
1 Pete Dye Dr, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
Family
Safari Land
62,000-sq.-ft. indoor family amusement center with bowling, an arcade, jumping, go-karts & rides.
701 W North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181, USA
Food & Drink
Sawada Coffee
Chill spot for creative & classic coffee drinks in cozy, rustic-chic digs with Ping-Pong.
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Sports & Recreation
Seven Bridges Golf Club
Public 18-hole golf course, practice area & clubhouse with a bar, grill, pro shop & veranda.
1 Mulligan Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
Family
Shedd Aquarium
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Food & Drink
Siena Tavern
Neapolitan pies, homemade pastas, and wine in an upscale space with a bar and lounge.
51 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Outdoors
Skokie Lagoons
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking.
N, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
Outdoors
Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Family
Sloomoo Institute - Chicago
820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Food & Drink
Somerset
Swanky restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel with a yacht-club feel, seasonal fare & cocktails.
1112 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA