Things to do in Chicago NRA
Best place to eat
The Burger Point
All-natural burgers, wings & chili with gourmet garnishes ordered via iPads & made while you wait.
4,7 • $$
Do-Rights and Chicken
Southern seafood boils, cocktails & beer served in nautical surroundings with a backyard look.
4,5 • $$
RPM Steak
Chophouse with a modern menu of prime cuts, raw-bar items & more in a sleek setting with banquettes.
4,6 • $$$$
Cafe Ba-ba-reeba
Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
4,8 • $$
Wildberry Pancakes
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
4,6 • $$
Tanta Chicago
Inventive Peruvian fare served in a stylish Peru-inspired space; known for its pisco sour cocktail.
4,6 • $$$
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
Stylish spot serving refined, contemporary Italian fare such as fresh pastas, plus global wines.
4,7 • $$$
Boka
Creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio.
4,7 • $$$
BIG & little's Restaurant
Beyond fried fish & burgers, this simple, counter-service spot does po' boys, tacos & gourmet fries.
4,6 • $
Palace Grill
Classic diner serving up 3-egg omelets & black coffee (plus lunch & dinner) since 1938.
4,6 • $
Best bars
16th Street Bar & Coffee Lounge
Kerbside pickup, Takeaway, Dine-in, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Karaoke, Sport.
4,6 • $$
Bernice’s tavern
Down-to-earth watering hole offering simple pub eats, cocktails & a no-nonsense bar vibe.
4,6 • $
One city tap
Dine-in, Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Sport
4,7 • $
Fox Bar
Craft cocktails, beer & comfort food in a Soho House locale inspired by British sporting culture.
4,6 • $$
Holloway’s Bar
Sleek getaway in a hotel crafting light fare, sharing plates & cocktails in a contemporary space.
4,6
Best coffee shops
Metric Coffee
Industrial-chic spot featuring house-roasted beans brewed in hot or cold drinks.
4,8 • $
La Colombe Roaster
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
4,6 • $$
Best sightseeing
Grant Park
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
4,7
Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
4,8
Maggie Daley Park
Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.
4,7
Lurie Garden
5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
4,8
Adler Planetarium Skyline Walk
Popular with photographers, this lookout offers an unobstructed view of the Chicago city skyline.
4,9
Field Museum
About Field MuseumState-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
4,7
The Art Institute of Chicago
About The Art Institute of ChicagoRenowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
4,8
Wrigley Square
Tree-lined corner section of Millennium Park that features the Millennium Monument peristyle.
4,7
Chicago Riverwalk / the Jetty
4,8
Riverwalk — The Jetty
4,8
Vietnam Veterans Fountain
4,7
Navy Pier — Observation Deck
4,7
Chicago Cultural Center
CenterFree art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
4,7
875 North Michigan Avenue
4,7
