The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.
Open 'til 3am Thurs-Sat with slices, Baltimore's Bluebird Coffee, and individually sized Pocket Pies, DDP makes sure you always get a piece of something no matter how your night turns out. Read more.
In Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Ferris joins the German-American Von Steuben Day Parade on Dearborn near Madison, where he lip-syncs to "Danke Schoen" and The Beatles' "Twist and Shout". Read more.
Started with the butternut squash app and it was delicious. Had the grilled cheese of the day as my entree and the 3 cheeses combined really well. Great little lunch spot
In "The Lake House" (2006), A climatic scene between Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) was shot in Daley Plaza, under Picasso's untitled sculpture. Read more.
Tuesdays are the night to go for $2 beers. The seasonal drafts, as well as some of the high alcohol beers (like la fin du monde) are also not $2. Great selection and great deal tho! Read more.
Sculptor Pablo Picasso never named his sculpture – nor did he ever explain what it represents. Read more.
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. Read more.
Scenes from the movie "The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009) were shot in the Lion House at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Read more.
Play a game of spin the bottle – the electronic version – or use this bar’s bright touchscreens to finger your way through a possible 67k drink combos & send IM's to the lovely ladies at other tables Read more.
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. Read more.
In "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), Cameron and Sloan are seen standing in front of Alexander Calder's Flamingo sculpture. Read more.
This 30 seater presses fresh handmade tortillas for tacos like al pastor and beef tongue (topped w/ traditional onion/cilantro) and plates tortas like the "pork and wieners" El Compadre. Read more.
The uniquely shaped building was designed by architects John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, who were both students of Mies van der Rohe. Read more.
1/2 price wine Sunday-Thursday all the way through Labor Day at this hot spot in 12th floor lobby of the Ritz-Carlton. Read more.
Enjoy $3 tapas at the bar from 4–6 PM daily, as well as 10-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
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! Read more.
Completed in 1908, the station was the largest train station in the world at the time it was built. In fact, if put on its side, the Washington Monument could lay within the confines of the station.
The three International style federal buildings that form a plaza around Calder's Flamingo were designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe. Read more.
Have a "Sex with the Bartender" (drink!) at this cavernous DuPont lair. #thrillist Read more.
This choc-shop's got indulgent awesomeness like "Chocolate-enrobed Bacon" and "Strawberry Jammin", a white chocolate bar mixed with Pop Rocks. Read more.
