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By Citysearch Editors, Chicago

Have your camera ready: Wrigley Field, the Art Institute and world-class restaurants make Chicago a sightseer's dream.

Where to Eat

  1. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
    Whether you crave deep dish or thin crust, this comfortable, casual pizza joint serves up some of the best in town.

  2. Gene & Georgetti's Restaurant

    500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
    Old-school Chicago spot has been serving up inches-thick steaks and Italian classics to an old boys' club crowd since 1941.

  3. The Wiener's Circle

    2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
    Chaotic late-night favorite serves up one of the city's best hot dogs, along with a generous side of sass.

  4. Harry Caray's Restaurant

    33 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
    Nostalgic Italian restaurant pays homage to the dearly departed Cub announcer.

Where to Drink

  1. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

    4802 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
    Phenomenal home away from home for Chicago jazzheads.

  2. Crobar

    1543 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL
    Legendary Clybourn Corridor dance destination transforms from goth warehouse to posh party palace without losing its cool.

  3. Coq d'Or

    140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL
    Distinguished locals and visitors share swanky after-work sips at this Prohibition-era bar in the Drake Hotel.

  4. Matchbox

    770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
    Check any notion of personal space at the door--this West Town watering hole is Chicago's most intimate bar.

Where to Stay

  1. Drake Hotel

    140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL
    Guests in search of old-fashioned splendor find it in spades at this world-famous Magnificent Mile hotel.

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  2. Hotel Burnham

    1 W Washington St, Chicago, IL
    Vacationers and business travelers are drawn to the romantic touches and modern amenities of this historic Loop hotel.

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  3. The Peninsula Hotel

    108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL
    This high-caliber hotel blends elegant settings and top-notch service with high-tech amenities.

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  4. Hotel InterContinental

    505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
    After a hard day's shopping along bustling Michigan Avenue, wind down in this hotel's serene atmosphere.

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Where to Relax

  1. Spa Space

    161 N Canal St, Chicago, IL
    A convenient West Loop location makes it easy to get luxurious spa treatments during lunch.

  2. Spa Nordstrom - The Shops at North Bridge

    520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
    A peaceful haven amid the frenzy of the popular Mag Mile shopping destination.

  3. Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL
    This posh spa in one of the city's swankiest hotels offers limitless luxuries.

What to See

  1. The Art Institute of Chicago

    111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
    Beyond the famous feline sentinels flanking these steps resides one of the world's great art collections.

  2. Millennium Park

    55 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
    A multimillion-dollar crown jewel of the Chicago Park District features some of the city's most striking structures.

  3. Navy Pier

    600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
    This tourist-packed peninsula extends for more than half a mile into the swells of Lake Michigan.

  4. North Michigan Avenue

    Chicago, IL
    Chicago's version of Fifth Avenue.

  5. Sears Tower and Skydeck

    233 S Wacker Dr Ste 3530, Chicago, IL
    Get a bird's-eye view of the city--on a clear day, you can see 80 miles in any direction.

  6. Wrigley Field

    1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
    Known as the Friendly Confines, this classic ballpark is a monument to the national pastime.

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