Top 10 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die

By ET

Originally posted by hurryup@u-space
1.Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison, Chicago, IL
Sip an Old Style and cheer on the Cubbies from the lively bleacher seats of this historic ballpark.

2.Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Spend an afternoon at this famed Michigan Avenue museum and gaze at Seurats Sunday on La Grande Jatte.

3.Signature Lounge
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Settle into a window-side table 96 stories above the Magnificent Mile and drink in spectacular city views and sidecars.

4.Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Go to deep-dish heaven with a flaky-crusted, cheese-oozing pie from this pizza joint. FT thread on Chicago Pizza here.

5.Buddy Guys Legends
754 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Catch an authentic Chicago blues set by the clubs guitar-wailin owner during his annual stand each January.

6.The Wieners Circle
2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Get yelled at by the feisty late-night crew while ordering a Chicago dog at this legendary spot for red hots. FT thread on Best Chicago Hot Dog here.

7.Second City
1616 North Wells St., Chicago, IL
Glimpse tomorrows comedy superstars at the legendary club that helped launch Bill Murray, Mike Myers and many other famous jokesters. FT thread on Seco
nd City here.

8.Chicago from the Lake
435 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Take an architectural riverboat tour and find out who built the corncob-shaped Marina Towers.

9.Billy Goat Tavern
430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Dig into a double cheeseburger with chips (no fries!) at this divey lunch counter made famous by John Belushi on SNL.

10.Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Pl, Chicago, IL
Take a break from Mag Mile shopping with afternoon tea at this world-famous hotel.

  1. 1
    neatpeg Says:

    hmm. I lived in Chicago for two years. There are places I haven’t visited. BTW, nice website design!

  2. 2
    Gabe Jung Says:

    Candlestick bowling and Duckpin bowling are very fun unusual things to do in CHI town

  3. 3
    ET Says:

    That was what I posted before I have been to Chicago. I love the city! Partially because my friends Jill & Gordon were superb as the guides.

    I particularly liked the lake, never thought a lake can be as beautiful as the ocean. :-p

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