Downtown Chicago

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Downtown Chicago

Sightseeing

Chicago has an incredible 18-mile walking/biking trail along the lake, going north and south from downtown! Rent bikes or just walk to enjoy views of the lake, harbors, beaches, and skyline.
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
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Chicago has an incredible 18-mile walking/biking trail along the lake, going north and south from downtown! Rent bikes or just walk to enjoy views of the lake, harbors, beaches, and skyline.
The Chicago Architecture Center offers a ton of tours highlighting Chicago's history and important sites. Check out their website for details: https://www.architecture.org/
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Центр архитектуры Чикаго
111 E Wacker Dr
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The Chicago Architecture Center offers a ton of tours highlighting Chicago's history and important sites. Check out their website for details: https://www.architecture.org/
Millennium Park definitely lives up to the hype! Take pictures of your reflection in "The Bean" (Cloud Gate), walk through the gardens, play in the water of Crown Fountain, or catch a free movie or concert in the summer at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
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Парк тысячелетия
201 E Randolph St
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Millennium Park definitely lives up to the hype! Take pictures of your reflection in "The Bean" (Cloud Gate), walk through the gardens, play in the water of Crown Fountain, or catch a free movie or concert in the summer at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
This park has an AWESOME playground for kids, along with a put-put golf course, rock wall, and an ice skating ribbon in the summer.
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Парк Мэгги Дейли
337 E Randolph St
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This park has an AWESOME playground for kids, along with a put-put golf course, rock wall, and an ice skating ribbon in the summer.
Chicago has a beautiful riverwalk path through the heart of downtown. Walk the path from beginning to end to admire the art installations, floating gardens, fountains, and beautiful views of the river and skyscrapers. There are also a number of bars and restaurants that you can stop at along the way.
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Чикагский набережная
306-370 W Wacker Dr
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Chicago has a beautiful riverwalk path through the heart of downtown. Walk the path from beginning to end to admire the art installations, floating gardens, fountains, and beautiful views of the river and skyscrapers. There are also a number of bars and restaurants that you can stop at along the way.
Join a kayak tour or rent kayaks and paddle around on your own! This is a great way to experience downtown Chicago.
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Urban Kayaks on the Chicago River
435 E. Chicago Riverwalk
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Join a kayak tour or rent kayaks and paddle around on your own! This is a great way to experience downtown Chicago.

Food scene

A great alternative to paying $30 to go to the Willis (Sears) Tower skydeck. This restaurant is at the top of the Hancock Building and offers great panoramic views of the city.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
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A great alternative to paying $30 to go to the Willis (Sears) Tower skydeck. This restaurant is at the top of the Hancock Building and offers great panoramic views of the city.
If you're a fan of Starbucks, you'll love this 4-story experience! https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
646 N Michigan Ave
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If you're a fan of Starbucks, you'll love this 4-story experience! https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us
This lively rooftop bar and restaurant has great views of Millennium Park.
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Cindy's
12 S Michigan Ave
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This lively rooftop bar and restaurant has great views of Millennium Park.
This bar on the rooftop on the London House hotel has amazing views of the Chicago River and the heart of downtown.
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London House Rooftop Bar
85 E Wacker Dr
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This bar on the rooftop on the London House hotel has amazing views of the Chicago River and the heart of downtown.
The classic Chicago deep dish pizza experience! Keep in mind that deep dish pizzas take about 45 minutes to cook after you order, so plan your schedule around your hunger level accordingly.
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Gino's East
162 E Superior St
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The classic Chicago deep dish pizza experience! Keep in mind that deep dish pizzas take about 45 minutes to cook after you order, so plan your schedule around your hunger level accordingly.
A local favorite and great place to try a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich!
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St
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A local favorite and great place to try a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich!
If you have good weather, this outdoor restaurant is a great place to have a few drinks and enjoy views of the river. They even have outdoor games like bags/cornhole that you can play.
Island Party Hut
355 Chicago Riverwalk
If you have good weather, this outdoor restaurant is a great place to have a few drinks and enjoy views of the river. They even have outdoor games like bags/cornhole that you can play.
This historic German restaurant and brewery has been popular since it opened its doors in 1898.
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The Berghoff Restaurant
17 W Adams St
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This historic German restaurant and brewery has been popular since it opened its doors in 1898.
In addition to great food and cocktails, this place has an incredible location right on the river.
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Beatnik On The River
180 North Wacker Drive
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In addition to great food and cocktails, this place has an incredible location right on the river.
Treat yourself to a delicious snack or hot chocolate!
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BomboBar
832 W Randolph St
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Treat yourself to a delicious snack or hot chocolate!
A great experience if you're craving Italian!
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Quartino Ristorante
626 N State St
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A great experience if you're craving Italian!
Come for the cool warehouse-like venue, stay for the incredible barbeque!
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Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green St
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Come for the cool warehouse-like venue, stay for the incredible barbeque!
This cute, intimate place serves up classic Mexican dishes from Jalisco.
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La Josie
740 W Randolph St
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This cute, intimate place serves up classic Mexican dishes from Jalisco.
This Chicago favorite is owned by beloved chef Stephanie Izard and features a seasonal menu of creative dishes served small-plate-style.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
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This Chicago favorite is owned by beloved chef Stephanie Izard and features a seasonal menu of creative dishes served small-plate-style.
Lively ambiance, great pizza, and great drinks!
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Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green St
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Lively ambiance, great pizza, and great drinks!
This indoor Italian marketplace features a number of cafes, counters, and restaurants. Have a sit-down Italian dinner or buy ingredients to cook at home. Eataly also offers cooking classes, wine tastings, and other events. Check out what's going on at https://www.eataly.com/us_en/classes-and-events/
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St
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This indoor Italian marketplace features a number of cafes, counters, and restaurants. Have a sit-down Italian dinner or buy ingredients to cook at home. Eataly also offers cooking classes, wine tastings, and other events. Check out what's going on at https://www.eataly.com/us_en/classes-and-events/