You might recognize this mural created for the filming of the original Blue Brothers movie, where Ray’s Music Exchange stood. It remains today as a testament to the blues’ Chicago roots. Read more.
Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the free admission conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display. Read more.
Creations, such as pizza made of tortillas topped with vegan cheese or pasta made from zucchini will please anyone. The cocktails and alcohol-free “elixirs,” take vegan dining up a notch. Read more.
We hope that Superman doesn't run into Lex Luthor at Daley Plaza, in the shadow of Picasso's untitled sculpture.
Did you know? Outside of housing recreational facilities the Pier has been the home to, at various points in its history, a university, an emergency hospital, Naval training facilities, and a library. Read more.
Browse the Art Institute’s galleries, then head to their bookshops, which offer a comprehensive range of art titles, as well as artistic stationary and gifts.
One of Chicago’s Always Free Attractions, the museum has a collection of treasures from the Middle East such as a 5,000 year old mummy, a 40-ton Assyrian sculpture & a 17-foot tall statue of King Tut. Read more.
A store specializing in everything robot related, this shop sells a variety of robot building kits, electronic components and hardware.
See the sculpture, Monument With Standing Beast, by Jean Dubuffet outside, then step inside to snap a photo of the Thompson Center's unusually shaped atrium.
Completed in 1897 it was dedicated as the city's original Chicago Public Library. This monument was inspired by the neo-classical style of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
In the Michael Jordan era, the Chicago Bulls won 6 championships in 8 years here. Bulls coach Phil Jackson won his 500th game & Bill Clinton was nominated for his 2nd White House term in this arena.
Chicago’s first airport, the Ashburn Flying Field, used to be located at 79th St. & Cicero Ave. It was superseded by the arrival of Midway International Airport in nearby Garfield Ridge. Read more.
Head to the 9th Floor of the city's central library to visit the Winter Garden, a spacious atrium with a terrazzo and marble floor and glass dome.
MB Financial Bike the Drive, Sunday May 27th 2012 in Grant Park, Chicago. Ride your bike on Lake Shore Drive and have a chance to support the ADA at this famous event! www.diabetes.org/tourdecure
Father of the Year Awards held at The Ritz on Thursday, June 14th 2012. Recognizing men for their outstanding strength, commitment and love they exhibit as fathers. http://bit.ly/vbCeuD
The cheese fries are made with real cheese - get them and you won't be sorry. If you're vegan, they make delicious vegan cheese fries too - get them and you won't be guilty.
The Chicago Diner is a haven of meatless dining. Truly tantalizing to the vegan sect are their non-dairy desserts like black forest, cookies and cream or lemon cakes. Read more.
Only Chicago could convince me that the New York hot dog was not, in fact, anywhere near the apex of the hot dog arts. (The Chicago Red Hot deserves that honor). – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
The Happiest Words Ever Written: fries cooked in duck fat at Hot Doug's. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
This place serves up Korean favorites like fermented crab. It's raw blue crab rubbed with chilies and salt. Think ammoniated seafood, but good and addictive. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.
LasikPlus offers guaranteed financing options and discounts with some of the leading health and vision plans. LASIK also is an eligible expense for health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Built in 1914, the "Friendly Confines" was host to Babe Ruth's alleged "called shot" during the 1932 World Series. Lights were added to the ballpark in 1988.
