The city of broad shoulders is home to a huge garden, with 24 display gardens and native habitats spread over 385 acres. The gardens themselves are on islands surrounded by lakes. En savoir plus .
At 49 acres, this zoo is one of the last in the nation offering free admission. Guests look through modern glass enclosures for a nose-to-nose encounter with gorillas and chimpanzees. En savoir plus .
This charming town stood in for Punxsutawney, Pa., in the 1993 film Groundhog Day, in which curmudgeonly Phil Connors (Bill Murray) relives a day over and over. Take the walking tour. En savoir plus .
Unwind by the warm fireplace or the spacious rooftop. Live music is big here; the late Jeff Buckley was a regular performer, and tribute concerts are still played in his honor. En savoir plus .
The Chicago Diner is a haven of meatless dining. Truly tantalizing to the vegan sect are their non-dairy desserts like black forest, cookies and cream or lemon cakes. En savoir plus .
When it comes to Mexican food, Chicago is second to none. The proof is in this open-air market. You just don't find this at your typical Tex-Mex taco stand. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods En savoir plus .
What’s my take on the age-old argument: New York thin crust versus Chicago deep dish? Let’s just say, I’m a Brooklyn guy, but Gino's tests my loyalty. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food En savoir plus .
Eat this: Look out for weekly deals on BLTs and more Juicy favorites. En savoir plus .
Drink this: The mixologists here get all the attention, but the wine list is accomplished, too. En savoir plus .
Drink this: Order by the flight and taste 3-4 wines in two ounce portions for $13-$17. En savoir plus .
TheWit Hotel’s swank rooftop lounge sports a specialty cocktail menu, a well-curated wine list and Mediterranean small plates. En savoir plus .
Not only is the plush rooftop patio with a 40-foot bar, sharp sound system, sofas and stools perfect for a nightcap (or night-starter), it’s great for sashimi as well. En savoir plus .
The scalloped edges of their muffins, the notes of honey in their chocolate-chip cookies and of course, it always helps when a bakery also offers a bacon flight. En savoir plus .
Paul McGee, the bow-tied man behind the Whistler, is everyone’s favorite bartender: He’s patient. And not only are his cocktails delicious, they make anyplace charging more than $8 a drink seem greedy En savoir plus .
Thought you'd want to know: The Boiler Room has been nominated for Best New Bar in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! En savoir plus .
Thought you'd want to know: WaterShed has been nominated for Best New Bar in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! En savoir plus .
Thought you'd want to know: Sable Kitchen & Bar has been nominated for Best New Beverage Program in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! En savoir plus .
Thought you'd want to know: Metropolis has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! En savoir plus .
Thought you'd want to know: Flirty Cupcakes has been nominated for Best Dessert Truck in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! En savoir plus .
Thought you'd want to know: Sweet Ride has been nominated for Best Dessert Truck in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! En savoir plus .