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Chicago - My Favorite Places
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

1. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews

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Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

2. Shedd Aquarium

8.9
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: One of my favorite things to do in Chicago -- take the water taxi to/from Navy Pier!

Brookfield Zoo is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

3. Brookfield Zoo

9.1
3300 Golf Rd (at 31st St), Brookfield, IL
Zoo · 156 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: Summer time at the zoo is great, but I love going in the winter -- especially around Christmas!

Blue Chicago is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

4. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 57 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: Local hang-out and I always brought my out-of-town guests here - the live bands are awesome and good drinks at reasonable prices!

UNO Pizzeria & Grill is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

5. UNO Pizzeria & Grill

8.0
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: LOVE THIS PLACE! Great pizza and good service :)

Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

6. Garrett Popcorn Shops

9.0
625 N Michigan Ave (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: THE ULTIMATE SNACK in Chicago! Order the Caramel Corn - it's always served warm - DELICIOUS! The long lines go quick -- the wait is worth it!!! Highly recommend.

Fadó Irish Pub is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

7. Fadó Irish Pub

8.0
100 W Grand Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Irish Pub · River North · 112 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: Great fun!

Gino's East is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

8. Gino's East

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

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: Great pizza, reasonable prices, fun atmosphere - I love writing "I was here" on the wall (bring black/white/silver markers) .... A must do when visiting the Windy City!

9. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is one of Chicago - My Favorite Places.

10. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

1 W Grand Ave (at N State St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews