Things to do in Chicago

Elephant & Castle

Chain with a British pub feel serving beers on tap & classic fare, such as fish ’n’ chips.

The Salt Shed

WhirlyBall

Lively amusement center featuring WhirlyBall, bowling & laser tag, plus a sports bar.

Roosevelt Collection Shops

Modern open-air mall with popular chain retailers, a movie theater & a park with a playground.

Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago

Mario's Italian Lemonade

Long-standing walk-up dessert stand serving a variety of Italian ice flavors during summer months.

Puttery

The Publican

A creative seafood & pork-focused menu plus global brews in a hip setting with communal tables.

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

Super Mall

Indoor marketplace with vendors selling clothing, crafts & unique items, plus casual dining areas.

Beatnik On The River

Creative global eats and tropical cocktails, served in a funky-ornate setting with riverfront seats.

Dan Ryan Woods

A 257-acre forest preserve with play fields, a popular sledding hill & a paved multi-use trail.

Whole Foods Market

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

Adler Planetarium

Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.

Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

All-day cafe with baked goods, plus breakfast items, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, beer & wine.

Gus' Sip & Dip

Polk Bros Park

This smaller park at the entrance to Navy Pier features a big fountain, promenade & rolling lawn.

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Designed by architect Frank Gehry, this bandshell in Millennium Park hosts various musical events.

Lucky Strike Chicago

Sprawling arcade bar featuring gastropub eats, cocktails & mini-golf in steampunk-themed digs.

Laugh Factory

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.