T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits
The Peninsula is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

1. The Peninsula

9.0
108 E Superior St, Chicago (at N Michigan Ave.), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Streeterville · 71 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The Peninsula Spa by ESPA on the 20th floor has an indoor pool, sundeck, eucalyptus steam room, and fireplace-equipped lounge—not to mention fabulous views of the Windy City. Mehr erfahren.

Ambassador Chicago is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

2. Ambassador Chicago

7.6
1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Gold Coast · 55 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Head to Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Pump Room for reasonably priced farm-to table fare. For dessert, get the salted-caramel ice cream sundae—it’s unbelievably delicious. Mehr erfahren.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

3. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

8.9
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhaus · Gold Coast · 282 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The portions are huge, so plan to share every course, including sides (the two-pound double baked potato is a signature) and desserts. Mehr erfahren.

House of Blues is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

4. House of Blues

8.8
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Musikhalle · Near North Side · 197 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Lines for Music Hall performances can be very long; avoid the wait by dining at the restaurant, where you can enjoy Southern favorites like buttermilk fried chicken and bourbon bread pudding. Mehr erfahren.

RL Restaurant is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

5. RL Restaurant

9.1
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amerikanisches Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Dine at the Chicago flagship, where you can enjoy the signature Steak Diane or the classic RL Burger.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

6. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Kunstmuseum · Grant Park · 685 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The spectacular Modern Wing, designed by Renzo Piano in limestone, glass, and steel was voted by T+L readers as one of the world’s top new landmarks in 2011. Mehr erfahren.

7. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropraktiker · The Loop · Keine Tipps oder Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Don’t miss The Gage, a popular gastropub just steps away from the park, for hearty menu items such as caramelized lobster and dry-aged Manhattan steak. Mehr erfahren.

Grant Park is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

8. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 131 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Head to the lakefront park during the summer, when it hosts two major events: Taste of Chicago, the world’s largest outdoor food festival, and Lollapalooza, the annual music festival. Mehr erfahren.

Willis Tower is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

9. Willis Tower

8.5
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bauwerk · The Loop · 311 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A series of magnificently scary glass boxes, collectively known as the Ledge, is attached to the venerable Skydeck, where you’ll feel like you’re standing unsupported 103 stories above the ground. Mehr erfahren.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

10. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.0
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 112 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: At the North Broadway flagship, enjoy free Wi-Fi and glam-rock tunes with your signature syrupy and sweet Black Cat Classic espresso. Mehr erfahren.

The Second City is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

11. The Second City

9.2
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Kabarett · Old Town Triangle · 151 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Shows are general admission, so arrive early and grab a seat at one of the tables in front of the stage or by the railing on the second level. Mehr erfahren.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

12. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Hop astride a Siberian tiger or giant panda on the Endangered Species Carousel, or paddle around the lagoon on a swan-shaped boat. Mehr erfahren.

Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

13. Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows

600 E Grand Ave (at Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Kunstmuseum · Streeterville · 16 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Most Thursday afternoons, visitors can take a free tour led by the museum curator, Rolf Achilles. Mehr erfahren.

Chicago Riverwalk is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

14. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Hafenviertel · The Loop · 139 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: For the first 10 minutes of each hour during the day, Centennial Fountain at the east end shoots water in a great arc across the river. Mehr erfahren.

Flughafen Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

15. Flughafen Chicago O'Hare (ORD)

6.1
(Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
Internationaler Flughafen · 3934 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Tortas Frontera, in Terminals 1 and 3, is an outpost of Chicago’s best Mexican restaurant, Frontera Grill. Order a fresh-shaken margarita and one of chef Rick Bayless’s griddle-baked tortas. Mehr erfahren.

T+L Tech Awards Pop Up at Thompson Chicago is one of T+L's Guide to Chicago's Greatest Hits.

16. T+L Tech Awards Pop Up at Thompson Chicago

21 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL
Sonstiges Geschäft · Near North Side · Keine Tipps oder Bewertungen