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Chicago Badge Bender
Andersonville Swedish Dala Horse is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

1. Andersonville Swedish Dala Horse

8.0
Clark St. & Farragut Ave., Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Andersonville · 6 tips and reviews

2. Glenwood Avenue Arts District

8.5
6912 N Glenwood Ave (at W Morse Ave), Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · Rogers Park · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The cobblestone, mural-lined Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Rogers Park is home to award-winning theaters, art galleries, a seasonal farmers market, and cute cafes. Read more.

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

3. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.9
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This Chicago landmark presents jazz nightly, from traditional to experimental, amid a "speakeasyesque" décor. Read more.

4. Merz Apothecary

8.7
4716 N Lincoln Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pharmacy · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Around since 1875, this apothecary's original location is stacked floor-to-ceiling with every medicine, scent and homeopathic brand you can think of. It's one of Lincoln Square's many hip boutiques. Read more.

Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

5. Revolution Brewing

9.1
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.

The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue) is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

6. The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue)

8.5
United Center (Gate 4), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Near West Side · 31 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located outside the United Center’s east end, the sculpture, which can be seen without buying a ticket to a Bulls or Blackhawks game, celebrates one of Chicago’s most internationally known figures. Read more.

Ping Tom Memorial Park is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

7. Ping Tom Memorial Park

9.3
300 W 19th St (btwn Lumber St & Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Among the Park’s cool features are a pagoda-shaped pavilion, where you can catch a water taxi to downtown Chicago, and a unique railroad drawbridge. Read more.

8. Vida Simple Mural By Juan Angel Chávez

7.5
2010 S Damen Ave (at CTA - Damen/Cermak), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Heart of Chicago · 5 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located just outside the Damen Pink Line ‘L’ Stop,this mural focuses on the individuality of the people that created the heritage and cultural identity of the community. Read more.

Gino's East is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

9. Gino's East

9501 W Devon Ave (btwn Cumberland Ave & River Rd), Rosemont, IL
Pizzeria · 50 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: What’s my take on the age-old argument: New York thin crust versus Chicago deep dish? Let’s just say, I’m a Brooklyn guy, but Gino's tests my loyalty. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food

Gino's East is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

10. Gino's East

500 N La Salle Dr (at Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 130 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: What’s my take on the age-old argument: New York thin crust versus Chicago deep dish? Let’s just say, I’m a Brooklyn guy, but Gino's tests my loyalty. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.

Lucky's Sandwich Co. is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

11. Lucky's Sandwich Co.

7.9
3472 N Clark St (btwn W Cornelia Ave & W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food: Chicago, Adam Richman went to Lucky's to take on their overstuffed sandwich challenge - finish 3 of their overstuffed sandwiches in an hour

Al's Italian Beef is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

12. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.

Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chicago Badge Bender.

13. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.3
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 84 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.