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.
Food & Drink
The Wormhole Coffee
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
1462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Food & Drink
TNT Rooftop Restaurant
5405 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
Sports & Recreation
Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area
Park with a 9-hole golf course, driving range & cafe, plus a small lake for kayaking & fishing.
1200 E Lake Dr, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Nightlife
Upstairs at The Gwen
Swanky, seasonal spot for cocktails & New American sharing plates on a terrace with skyline views.
521 N Rush St 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Food & Drink
Vietfive Coffee - Chicago
Vietnamese snacks, pastries & ice creams are offered in this pared-down coffee shop.
1116 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Food & Drink
VU Rooftop
Massive spot with 3 bars, 2 patios & sweeping city views, New American fare & signature cocktails.
133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Outdoors
Washington Park
366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.
5531 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Outdoors
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking.
Northgate Rd, Darien, IL 60561, USA
Outdoors
Welles (Gideon) Park
A 15-acre green space featuring numerous ballfields, indoor pool & fitness center, & concert stage.
2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Outdoors
West Ridge Nature Park
Walking, bird-watching & fishing are popular in this lush, outdoor area with a large pond.
5801 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Outdoors
Winnemac Park
School park with a prairie garden, playground, trails, softball fields, soccer field, track & gym.
5100 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Nightlife
WNDR Museum
Multi-sensory, contemporary installations by artists including Yayoi Kusama.
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Nightlife
Z Bar
Posh lounge for creative cocktails & global tapas, plus a terrace providing scenic city views.
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA