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The Loop
The downtown park with the mirrored sculpture everyone calls The Bean, plus the Pritzker Pavilion and Lurie Garden.
Early morning is the easiest time for photos.
PHOTOStreeterville
A lakefront pier with the Centennial Wheel, boat departures, restaurants and open walkways over Lake Michigan.
Good stop if you want the lake and food in one place.
The Loop
A pedestrian path along the south bank of the Chicago River, running below street level from Lake Street to the lake.
Walk it east toward the lake for the best skyline views.
Chicago River — Downtown
Guided boat tours along the river that explain the buildings downtown. Several operators run them from riverfront docks.
Check the operator's own site for schedules and tickets.
PHOTOMagnificent Mile
Observation deck on the 94th floor of 875 North Michigan Avenue, with views over the lake and the north side.
Faces the lakefront — a different view than Skydeck.
PHOTOThe Loop
The observation deck near the top of Willis Tower, known for The Ledge — glass boxes extending out from the building.
Clear days make the difference here.
Grant Park
One of the largest art museums in the United States, on Michigan Avenue behind the two bronze lions.
Plan at least half a day if you want to see it properly.
PHOTONear South Side — Lakefront
The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium grouped together on the lakefront, walkable between them.
The path behind the Adler has the classic skyline view.
PHOTOWrigleyville — Lakeview
Home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916, with the ivy outfield walls and a neighborhood of bars and restaurants around it.
The area is worth a walk even without a game.
Lincoln Park
A zoo inside Lincoln Park, next to the conservatory and the lakefront path, a short ride north of downtown.
Easy to combine with a walk along the lakefront.
PHOTOLincoln Park — Lakefront
Chicago’s high-energy lakefront beach, known for skyline views, a lively summer scene and its ship-inspired beach house.
Go near sunset for some of the best skyline photos.
Chinatown — South Side
A vibrant neighborhood just south of downtown, filled with Asian restaurants, specialty shops and deep cultural history.
Start near the Chinatown Gate and walk Wentworth Avenue.
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Chicago classics, famous burgers, standout desserts and one of the city’s hottest dining districts.
PHOTOMultiple locations
Deep dish pizza
Stuffed deep dish, one of the two names people argue about most.
PHOTOMultiple locations
Deep dish pizza
Buttercrust deep dish and the other half of that argument.
River North — and other locations
Italian beef & Chicago hot dogs
Both classics under one roof. The Ontario Street location is the busy one downtown.
Lincoln Park
Chicago-style hot dog
A Clark Street hot dog stand famous for its late-night crowd and its attitude.
Little Italy — and other locations
Italian beef
The Taylor Street original, where the sandwich made its name.
Michigan Avenue
Coffee
Five floors on the Magnificent Mile — one of the largest Starbucks locations in the world.
West Loop
Dining district
A former meatpacking district transformed into one of Chicago’s hottest areas for acclaimed restaurants, cocktail bars and boutique hotels.
West Loop
Gourmet cheeseburger
A cult-favorite diner known for its stacked cheeseburger, especially with thick-cut bacon and a fried egg.
Lakeview
Filipino-American cakes
Known for sky-high cake slices, especially Purple Velvet ube and Tres Leches, with late hours that make it a popular dessert stop.
A driver can take you and wait if you need it.
