Things to do in Chicago

The Gage

Refined cuisine with a selection of beers, wine, and cocktails in a lively space with Millennium Park views.

The Great Escape Room Chicago

Labriola Ristorante - Chicago

Vast place with a counter-serve cafe, plus a dining room with Italian fare & a bar serving food.

River Roast

Vibrant social house for refined, modern American tavern fare like whole roasted chicken, fish & beef, plus scenic river views.

Museum of Illusions Chicago

Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.

Chicago Cultural Center

Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.

The Brickyard

Shopping mall offering big-box department stores, electronics & wireless resources & a food court.

Riverfront Plaza

Shopping center with large stores for apparel, electronics & home furnishings, plus casual dining.

Block 37

Modern mall with trendy shops & restaurants, plus indoor rock climbing & a movie theater.

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

Crown Fountain

Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.

Eataly

Bustling modern trattoria in an Italian marketplace for Neapolitan pizza & homemade, al dente pasta.

Cindy's Rooftop

Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.

Il Porcellino

Casual-chic, vibrant spot for housemade pastas, Italian specials, and wine.

Siena Tavern

Neapolitan pies, homemade pastas, and wine in an upscale space with a bar and lounge.

The Berghoff Restaurant

Institution since 1898 serving traditional German cuisine & steins of beer in an old-world setting.

Reggies Chicago

No-frills venue for hearing up-and-coming acts plus a wide pub grub menu & loads of beers.

Pete's Fresh Market #10 - Madison & Western

Family-owned grocery store featuring a full-service kitchen, bakery & deli, plus an on-site butcher.

Alla Vita

Traditional Italian specialties plated in a stylish, elegant restaurant with a whimsical vibe.

The Village

Opened in 1927, this romantic Italian restaurant serves classic dishes & has an extensive wine list.