The trellis supports the sound system, which spans the 4,000 fixed seats and the Great Lawn, which accommodates an additional 7,000 people.
The Museum’s permanent exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America, explores the city’s economy, crises, innovation, neighborhoods & entertainment. Features include Abraham Lincoln’s death bed.
The "Historic Route 66" begins in Chicago at Grant Park on Adams Street in front of the Art Institute of Chicago. En savoir plus .
However, with a focus on local and organic farm-fresh ingredients, as well as craft beers and wines by the glass, Acre seems primed for a lengthy stay in the neighborhood. En savoir plus .
Boasting 22 screens & more than 50 beers, providing patrons with an upscale sports lounge spot that’s perfect for catching the game & checking out the local crowd. Full menu available on June 4. En savoir plus .
It’s one of the best places in Chicago to see a concert – great views of downtown and right next to Lake Michigan, this is the ultimate Chi-town experience. – Team Live Nation
Ever heard of akagai, sagoshi, kanburi? They’re all fish served up at this elegant Asian-inflected seafoodery. Don’t miss the house-made anchovy brioche or the delectable praline soufflé.
Red Square - Decorated more lavishly than a Czar’s dacha, they offer an expansive dinner menu that is decadent & creative. With the cold weather coming, grab some Siberian nachos & enjoy the meal. En savoir plus .
Chicago: Built in 1917 as a movie palace, "The Riv" now hosts some of Chicago's best live shows, including the famous Wilco residency in 2008. -IFC Staff
Look here: The portraits hanging in this bar are mostly of regulars (with a few politicians thrown in). En savoir plus .
Charter One Pavilion was the recording location of O.A.R.’s Live Album Rain or Shine and Jason Mraz’s Live CD/DVD Jason Mraz’s Beautiful Mess – Live on Earth. – Team Live Nation
In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000) Rob (John Cusack) reminisces about his ex-girlfriend Laura over drinks at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. En savoir plus .
One of Chicago's oldest and largest used bookstores, Myopic Books has three floors full of books, an amount totaling over 80,000 editions.
Chicago: 2 Thumbs Up! Enjoy the best of independent, international and classic cinema at the Gene Siskell Film Center with a side of great film exhibits and treats at the gallery and café. -IFC Viewer En savoir plus .
The comprehensive selection at this shop—more famous for its website, shopbop.com—is truly excellent. Our favorites include Tucker blouses, What Goes Around Comes Around dresses, and gold Gorjana neck En savoir plus .
This northwest corner storefront was dressed as Championship Vinyl for the movie "High Fidelity" (2000). This was Rob Gordon’s (John Cusack's) Wicker Park record store. En savoir plus .
Need a challenging golf course / Clearly they have more than 7 bridges. -Russ, The Arrangement
Actors John Belushi & Dan Ackroyd offered to donate $50,000 to charity in exchange for getting permission from then Mayor Jane Byrne, to crash their Bluesmobile through the Daley Center's lobby. En savoir plus .
Las Vegas: The history of striptease, through the eyes of Dixie Evans, "The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque." Be sure to call ahead to see when she's working. She gives guided tours! -IFC Viewer
Many fantastic local designers are on the roster at this new shop like Jules, Kate Boggiano, and Nora Del Busto. En savoir plus .
Krakow has amassed a following large enough for the MCA to feature his work during a month-long exhibit. Stop in this month to browse the exhibit, and check out live performances on Tuesday, May 11th. En savoir plus .
Drink this: Matchbox's excellent cocktails, such as its margaritas, come with powdered sugar. En savoir plus .
The Music Box is on Chicago's Southport Avenue corridor, a great place to do some shopping. For more information on Southport's boutiques and designers, visit www.chicagofashionresource.org En savoir plus .
Marina is open 6:30am-1 hr before sunset. Rent fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, comfort bikes. En savoir plus .
Visit http://www.transitchicago.com for help planning a trip on Chicago public transportation. En savoir plus .
Opened in 1934, the Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring over 2,000 animals. Brookfield Zoo featured the first Giant Panda exhibit in the United States.
