Top 10 Ways to Show Off Chicago
By Citysearch Editors, Chicago
From Second City to the Art Institute, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Chicago.
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NoMI
800 N Michigan Ave (Park Hyatt Hotel), Chicago, IL
Sip cocktails at this stylish Park Hyatt restaurant, which boasts a perspective from seven stories up. -
Chicago Lakefront Path
Chicago, IL
One of the city's crown jewels, this 15-mile trail along Lake Michigan offers incomparable skyline views and downtown access. -
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Already done Buddy Guy's, but still want the blues? Seek out this small family-run club for authentic local acts and visiting virtuosos. -
Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL
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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Gene & Georgetti's Restaurant
500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
Want steak? Let tourists have those fancy Gold Coast joints--locals are happy with a slab of beef from this old-school hangout. -
Museum of Science and Industry
57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
This behemoth isn't on the museum campus, but its exhibits on everything from genetics to space exploration make it well worth visiting. -
Goose Island - Clybourn
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL
Thoroughly acquaint yourself with Chicago's popular local beer through a tour, a few pints and brew-infused food. -
Neo-Futurarium
5153 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
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. -
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL
Wow guests with a tour of the personal residence and workspace of one of America's greatest architects. -
Carm's Beef & Snack Shop
1057 W Polk St, Chicago, IL
For a real taste of Chicago, make tracks to this Little Italy shop for a deliciously sloppy Italian beef sandwich.
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Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
4802 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Phenomenal home away from home for Chicago jazzheads. -
Green Zebra
1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Impress your vegetarian visitors with a meal at this upscale new meatless hot spot from acclaimed chef Shawn McClain.
