Completed in 1897 it was dedicated as the city's original Chicago Public Library. This monument was inspired by the neo-classical style of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
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. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.
Follow the aroma to this spice shop specializing in the highest quality & variety of hand-selected & hand-prepared spices and herbs, both expected & exotic. Ask about the Chicago Neighborhood blends.
With 75 dealers and over 25,000 square feet of showroom space, this ‘vintage department store’ has every antique imaginable, with an emphasis on mid-century modern furniture & art deco pieces.
A year-round “farmers market” stocking hundreds of products (many organic) from within 250 miles of Chicago, the Farmstand offers sustainably-grown fresh produce & edibles produced by local companies.
A quirky science & army surplus shop, American Science & Surplus has it all. From Russian-made microscopes to 1950s Geiger counters, it stocks loads of educational science kits, games & toys for kids.
A store specializing in everything robot related, this shop sells a variety of robot building kits, electronic components and hardware.
This eclectic space is dedicated to providing a fun environment for gamers. Get some game play in on Xbox or Wii for $5 per hour, then browse through a broad range of core products from various games.
The museum tells the stories of Greek immigrants through interactive exhibitions for kids and adults. Step onto the rooftop terrace of their newly opened building for awesome skyline views!
Catering to all tastes, Skinnie Piggy Cupcakes serves an assortment of vegan cupckaes along with a delicious variety of of regular cupcakes and bulk candy.
Threadless selects and prints hundreds of awesome new t-shirt designs by a talented community of artists. This locale gets the newest tees on Friday, three days before they're for sale on the website.
Home of the latest creations from artists, illustrators and crafters, Inkling hosts a wide selection of original art, greeting cards, art prints, jewelry and more.
Besides its reputation for a wide range of class offerings in ceramics, painting, drawing, & photography, Lillstreet has an amazing gallery shop featuring original artwork & handcrafted gifts.
Truly a one-stop shop for DIY goodies and the work of over 300 artists! An extension of the Renegade Craft Fair, the store serves as a permanent locale for people to buy & sell unique handmade items.
An artist-run space dedicated to the collaboration of ideas through exhibitions & printed matter, Golden Age is the place to discover amazing pieces from printed posters to high-end zines to clothing.
The Playground Theater is one of the country’s only not-for-profit improv theaters. It's a completely artist-led theater company and features all forms of improv on weeknights. Tickets are $5 & $10.
The Beat Kitchen hosts The Chicago Underground Comedy showcase each Tuesday with some of the city’s most talented and promising comedians. The showcase is every Tuesday at 9:30pm; tickets are $5.
Some say hipster dive...others say bohemian hideaway. We say pure awesome! Always a great scene at Rainbo
This is Chicago’s premier indie rock club, hosting cutting-edge bands from home and abroad. “Cheap Sundays” and free Mondays remove the financial risk from gambling on an unknown bill. -ASK อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Just off the Pink Line, the store specializes in clothing and accessories from the 1940s to ’80s ($10 and up), as well as travel bags ($14–$30) and vintage luggage ($18–$24). -KA อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Since pretty much everything tastes better with melted cheese, chef Cary Taylor isn’t short of options, topping his pasta with everything from smoked bacon and blue cheese to roasted mushrooms. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
With 3 floors of books stacked from floor to ceiling, Myopic is one of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores. They also have a curious piece of memorabilia: Charles Bukowski’s “last breath”.
