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Chi-things to do
The Fig Tree is one of Chi-things to do.

1. The Fig Tree

7.8
1037 W Madison St (Carpenter), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Near West Side · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Stop in to The Fig Tree to find the perfect gift for any occasion. Offering candles, baby items, jewelry, lotions, cards, and more, The Fig Tree is sure to have just what you need!

Barbara's Bookstore is one of Chi-things to do.

2. Barbara's Bookstore

1218 South Halsted Stree (Halsted & Roosevelt), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · University Village - Little Italy · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In business since the 1960s, Barbara’s Bookstore has earned a reputation in Chicago for it’s personalized service, amazing author event schedule and great book selection.

Jim's Original Hot Dog is one of Chi-things to do.

3. Jim's Original Hot Dog

8.6
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Except for a brief period when relocating to Union Avenue, Jim’s Original is the longest continuously operating hot dog stand to have once served the hungry patrons of Maxwell Street Market. Read more.

Chicago Public Library is one of Chi-things to do.

4. Chicago Public Library

9.0
400 S. State St. (btwn Van Buren & Congress), Chicago, IL
Library · The Loop · 79 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: 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.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chi-things to do.

5. 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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: 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.

The Chicago Diner is one of Chi-things to do.

6. The Chicago Diner

8.8
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 206 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: 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.

7. Tamale Spaceship

1341 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Food Truck · Bucktown · 17 tips and reviews