Top 10 Ways to Show Off Chicago
Updated: March 12, 2009
From Second City to the Art Institute, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Chicago.
On this page:More Spots to Impress, The Top 10.
More Spots to Impress
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Green Mill
Read Reviews4802 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)
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Green Zebra
Read Reviews1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)
Impress your vegetarian visitors with a meal at this upscale new meatless hot spot from acclaimed chef Shawn McClain.
The Top 10
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Museum of Science and Industry
Read Reviews57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637 (map)
This behemoth isn't on the museum campus, but its exhibits on everything from genetics to space exploration make it well worth visiting.
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NoMI
Read Reviews800 N Michigan Ave (Park Hyatt Hotel), Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
Sip cocktails at this stylish Park Hyatt restaurant, which boasts a perspective from seven stories up.
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Rosa's Lounge / Discovery Center
Read Reviews3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)
Already done Buddy Guy's, but still want the blues? Seek out this small family-run club for authentic local acts and visiting virtuosos.
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Carms Beef & Snack Shop
Read Reviews1057 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)
For a real taste of Chicago, make tracks to this Little Italy shop for a deliciously sloppy Italian beef sandwich.
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Drake Hotel-Chicago
Read Reviews140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
Life doesn't get much more civilized than afternoon tea at this elegant Michigan Avenue hotel, with finger sandwiches, scones and more.
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Neo-Futurarium
Read Reviews5153 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)
Second City isn't the only place for laughs--"Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" features 30 plays performed in a frantic 60 minutes.
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Goose Island Brewing Inc
Read Reviews1800 North Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
Thoroughly acquaint yourself with Chicago's popular local beer through a tour, a few pints and brew-infused food.
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Gene & Georgetti's Restaurant
Read Reviews500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
Want steak? Let tourists have those fancy Gold Coast joints--locals are happy with a slab of beef from this old-school hangout.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Prsrvtn
Read Reviews951Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 (map)
Wow guests with a tour of the personal residence and workspace of one of America's greatest architects.
