This free admission beach is one of Chicago’s 33 sandy Lake Michigan beaches. Read more.
Burgers are cooked to a nice medium. Opt for aged cheddar, bacon and egg toppings, and be sure to add the rustic, skin-on fries. Try the Lemon Squeeze, a blend of fro-yo, strawberries and lemonade. Read more.
Popular with locals and visitors, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles serves soul food up in a stylish dining room. Read more.
The South Shore Cultural Center (formerly the South Shore Country Club) was recognized as a Chicago Landmark in 2004 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Read more.
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.