Made entirely of Cor-Ten steel (which gives the sculpture and the Daley Center their unique rust color), Picasso's sculpture weighs a whopping 160 tons. That’s 320,000 pounds! Mehr erfahren.
For some particularly heartstopping fun, enter the Kentucky Derby (three eggs, three sausage patties, and two biscuits with sausage gravy Mehr erfahren.
This roaring 20s inspired "gastrolounge" is replete w/ plush red booths & murals of flirtatious flappers. Check-in from the back patio where you can select grub from the gut-busting shared plates menu Mehr erfahren.
In "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997), Julianne (Julia Robert) character goes to a White Sox Game with her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) because his fiancée's father owns the team. Mehr erfahren.
Take the brewing classes here to learn how to make everything from Belgian whites to porters to Mexican cervezas Mehr erfahren.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. Mehr erfahren.
The University boasts 85 Nobel Prize winners. Mingle with current & future prize winners at Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap (1172 E. 55th St.) or one of the Hyde Park's many coffee shops and bookstores. Mehr erfahren.
The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003) is the first and only dance company to appear on the cover of Time Magazine. Mehr erfahren.
Occupying a former gallery, the concrete-floor-clad space is a fitting backdrop for elegantly cool labels that are hard to find elsewhere. Mehr erfahren.
Are you standing at the corner of Maxwell and Halsted Street? Okay then walk east, toward the brick archway. This archway is just a small part of the historic Maxwell Street Market. Mehr erfahren.
Opened in 1881, Schaller's Pump (3714 S Halsted St) is the oldest continually running tavern in the city, a neighborhood gem, and a haven for White Sox fans. Mehr erfahren.
A modern Hollywood Regency look is a fitting setting for elegantly tailored picks (many of which are exclusive to the store) from designers like Sea and Adam. Mehr erfahren.
Want to see what 'L' cars looked back in the 1890's? The Chicago History Museum (1601 North Clark St) lets you climb on board an historic car. Mehr erfahren.
A mural on the NE corner of 47th & S. Prairie was created for scenes shot outside "Ray's Music Exchange", in which hundreds of "Blues Brothers" extras danced to Ray Charles' "Shake a Tail Feather". Mehr erfahren.
Get your picture taken with the statue of John Harvard, Harvard's first benefactor, and rub his left foot for good luck. Mehr erfahren.
Since 1882, this Harvard landmark has been a staple of Harvard Square. Browse for a new book or shop their wide array of official Harvard gear. Mehr erfahren.
Learn more about the history of the 'L' on the free http://www.chicagoforkids.org MP3 audio tour website. Mehr erfahren.