The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Baca selengkapnya.
FREE and fabulous -- you'll find everything from gorillas and lions to penguins and polar bears.
Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog. Baca selengkapnya.
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
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! Baca selengkapnya.
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
This Chicago landmark presents jazz nightly, from traditional to experimental, amid a "speakeasyesque" décor. Baca selengkapnya.
You might recognize this mural created for the filming of the original Blue Brothers movie, where Ray’s Music Exchange stood. It remains today as a testament to the blues’ Chicago roots. Baca selengkapnya.
Famous for training some of the sharpest minds in comedy today, iO Theater is a leader in improv comedy and hosts shows 7 nights a week. Plan on a fun–and surprising!–night out in Wrigleyville.
Superdawg, which has been in business since 1948, sports two curiously dressed, 12-foot winking weenies on its roof (named Maurie and Flaurie after the owners), and provides car-hop service. Baca selengkapnya.
This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.
This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.
Popular with locals and visitors, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles serves soul food up in a stylish dining room. Baca selengkapnya.
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. Baca selengkapnya.
Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Baca selengkapnya.
The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. Baca selengkapnya.
We hope that Superman doesn't run into Lex Luthor at Daley Plaza, in the shadow of Picasso's untitled sculpture.
Superman could test whether he is indeed "more powerful than a locamotive" on one of Union Station's 24 tracks, which the METRA electric suburban train system and Amtrak.
Superman can leap "the tallest building in a single bound", quite a feat at the Willis Tower, which is 1,450 feet (443 meters) high or 1,730 feet (520 meters) including the twin antenna towers.
1,127 feet tall. Rises 100 stories above the northern end of the Magnificent Mile. Did you know the building was a "brace tube"? Read more at http://trib.in/razwrg
1,389 feet tall, not counting the hair. Great story from the Tribune's Blair Kamin on Trump Tower. http://trib.in/oCe3oR
1,136 feet tall. 5th-tallest in the United States; formerly known as the Standard Oil Building. Learn more about Aon at http://trib.in/qzPAiS
1,451 feet tall. If you're brave enough, the skydeck is amazing. You literally feel like you're floating on top of the world. For more stories mentioning the Willis Tower, go to http://trib.in/ogoEOZ
961 feet tall. The top of the building is a 105-foot (32 m)-tall translucent cylinder, surrounded by four other smaller cylinders - and it was inspired by the Tribune Tower. http://trib.in/qcTP1w
Before you go to the store, go to the Website. It's awesome. Seriously fun. Baca selengkapnya.
"...what makes Owen & Engine worth a trip to its uncharming, edge-of-Logan-Square location is the craft that Burkhardt applies to everything..." --Phil Vettel, food critic, July 28, 2011 Baca selengkapnya.
"Desserts are pure fun." --Phil Vettel, food critic, Sept. 1, 2011. Baca selengkapnya.
"Michael Jordan's relentlessly friendly and attentive staff is exceptional even by steakhouse standards." --Phil Vettel, food critic, Oct. 5, 2011. Baca selengkapnya.
"... but you won't go hungry. And you won't find a better deal for food at this level." --Phil Vettel, food critic, Sept. 19, 2011 (in his lunch review). Baca selengkapnya.
Aiming to open next week, the Chicago Bagel Authority’s Lakeview branch is setting up shop next to one of the busiest L stops in town, offering on-the-go commuters specialty bagels Baca selengkapnya.
Thought you’d want to know: Lillie’s Q has been nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best New Barbecue in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Baca selengkapnya.
Featuring classically French dishes, Bistro Bordeaux’s three-course dinner ($33) includes escargot, French-style gnocchi and profiteroles with chocolate. Baca selengkapnya.
