Top 10 Ways to Show Off Chicago

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From the archives: September 09, 2004

From Second City to the Art Institute, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Chicago.

On this page:The Top 10, More Spots to Impress.

The Top 10

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Goose Island Clybourn
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    1800 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.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Museum of Science and Industry
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    57th 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.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rosa's Lounge / Discovery Center
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    3420 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.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Frank Lloyd Wright Prsrvtn
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    951Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 (map)

    Wow guests with a tour of the personal residence and workspace of one of America's greatest architects.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average NoMI
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    800 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.

  6. 6 3 Star Rating: Average Gene & Georgetti
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    500 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.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Drake Hotel
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    140 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.

  8. 8 3 Star Rating: Average Carm's Beef & Italian Ice
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    1057 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.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Neo-Futurarium, The
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    5153 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.

More Spots to Impress

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Green Mill
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    4802 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Green Zebra
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    1460 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.