This lively, hip nightspot features DJs spinning techno dance music, beer & cocktails.

An eclectic journey to fashion, urban awareness and organic chic paralleling with sensible style.

This funky record store with a clubby vibe stocks a selection of dance music & underground tunes.

Sleek nightlife hotspot where clubgoers dance to top DJs while enjoying 3 bars & a VIP room.

Thrift store selling clothing, furniture & books in support of the Howard Brown Health Center.

Wicker Park women's boutique showcasing clothing, accessories & jewelry by small designers.

Trendy retailer with a hip vibe offering women's brand-name apparel, accessories, shoes & jewelry.

Blues music club where live bands play until late on 2 stages & there's a full BBQ menu too.

Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park.

Low-key fried chicken & fish stop with hip tunes dishing up cocktails, salads, sandwiches & sushi.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islands in the Cook County Forest Preserves.

A jukebox, an indoor waterfall & craft beers are the hallmarks of this quirky late-night bar.

Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.

Classic circa-1948 drive-in where car hops deliver Chicago-style dogs, fries & milkshakes.

Hipster spot for coffee, craft beer & eclectic fare plus popular brunch offerings & live music.

Midsize live music venue with an on-site restaurant & bar.

Record store with hundreds of vinyl albums plus a museum of free-to-play vintage arcade games.

Storied, no-frills institution serving classic deli fare in a cafeteria-style setting.

Recording studio, audio preservation and performance space.

The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States.

Aragon Ballroom is a ballroom located at West Lawrence Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, approximately 5 miles north of downtown, in the Uptown neighborhood.

The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders.

Opened in 1920 in a landmark building on the Magnificent Mile, this upscale hotel is just off Chicago’s Gold Coast.

The Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler.

Constellation is a jazz club in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013 by Mike Reed, a Chicago-based drummer and composer.

Warehouse-like hangout inside the comedy club with specialty cocktails & a diverse array of nibbles.

Relaxed nook selling European & U.S. brands of casual apparel & accessories for men, women & kids.

Known for its many famous alums, this storied spot hosts popular sketch shows & improv classes.

Housed in an old Schlitz brewery, this bar showcases a diverse lineup of bands, from indie to jazz.

Historic sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe.

Lively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, a retail store & regular live music.

Cash-only hangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games & a rotating list of cocktails & beer.

Spiffy storefront stop for rare, new & used LPs & CDs from a wide range of genres, plus DVDs.

High-end store showcasing stylish home furniture & accents, as well as fashion accessories & gifts.

A variety of indie & alternative bands play at this popular, intimate concert venue.

Honky-tonk bar featuring live country-western music, line dancing & karaoke since 1973.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a Tony Award-winning Chicago theatre company founded in 1974 by Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, Jeff Perry, and H.E. Baccus.

Tiny, modern eatery with late-night hours serving an extensive menu of classic Chinese dishes.

Music club with a diverse lineup of up-and-coming acts & big-name bands in a somewhat small space.

5-story apparel store with modern fashions, vintage items, military wear, footwear & skating gear.

Gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub grub served in a relaxed urban-rustic bar with cozy nooks.

Cheerful storefront space stocking used LPs, CDs & DVDs, & hosting occasional events.

Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.

One of the nation's oldest zoos housing 1200 animals representing 230 species. Includes children's zoo, carousel and paddle boats.

Hip resource for vintage apparel & accessories, eco-friendly jewelry & an old-school barber shop.

An 8-minute walk from Millennium Park and the Cloud Gate, this boutique hotel in a restored Gothic-style building with Art Deco interiors, is also less than a mile from Willis Tower.

No-frills bar featuring a large whiskey & bourbon menu plus music from local & touring bands or DJs.

Cozy spot to dig through the racks for used clothing & housewares plus modern & retro furniture.

Patrons sip martinis & other cocktails at this Zebra-themed speakeasy with nightly live piano music.

Basic Mexican grocery store on a corner with an eatery serving tacos, fresh juices & aguas frescas.

Low-lit bar with retro rec-room furnishings plus arcade games, a jukebox & other entertainment.

Bright, cheerful Middle Eastern eatery specializing in homestyle Palestinian cooking.

Est. 1970, this local dive has been around for awhile, hosting Karaoke, trivia, game night, parties, and more. 

Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.

Funky boutique offering house-designed women's clothing & jewelry, plus fragrances & home goods.

Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.

Minimalist store specializing in sophisticated women's apparel, plus shoes & accessories.

Women's clothing, and accessories.