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.
Union Station’s south staircase is the setting for one of The Untouchables’ most memorable scenes, which depicts a baby carriage caught in a crossfire. This scene pays homage to Battleship Potemkin.
This time-travel-themed (it has a DeLorean in the front) coffee shop has a small selection of baked goods from Fritz Pastry, Cheerios and other assorted cereals; and talented baristas.
In 2009, the Trump Tower became the second-tallest building in the United States after Chicago's Willis Tower. Read more.
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), scenes of the Wayne Enterprises boardroom were shot in 330 N Wabash, formerly the IBM building. Read more.
Opening scenes in "The Dark Knight" (2008), which depict the Joker (Heath Ledger) and his clown henchmen robbing Gotham National Bank, were shot in the Old Chicago Post Office. Read more.
The Chicago Board of Trade Building was built in 1930. It was listed as a National Historic Landmark on June 2, 1978, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1978. Read more.
Pizzeria Uno invented the deep-dish, and there is no arguing with fans that it's still number 1. – Camille Ford, Food Wars 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.
They have steak down, stop messing around; sit at the bar to have a more engaging experience.
In a city of summits, Chef Joho elevates the flavors of his native Alsace with stunning success at this art deco jewel box. - Inspector
The source for the idea of the SNL skit Olympia Cafe and the curse that haunts the Cubs to this day, stop in here to get away from the shopping on upper Michigan Ave and enjoy a real piece of Chicago
You may recognize this hotel from the big screen. Movies filmed here include Mission: Impossible, Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding and What Women Want.
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Read more.
Daley Plaza does its yearly transformation into holiday central, with staples like mask decorating, a costume contest and a farmers’ market. Read more.
FREE and fabulous -- you'll find everything from gorillas and lions to penguins and polar bears.
Chicago: Any park that plays host to a Barack Obama victory speech and a Radiohead show in the same year deserves to be at the top of this list. -IFC Viewer
