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Whitney's Saved Places
El Cid #2 is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

1. El Cid #2

7.9
2645 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Burrito Restaurant · Logan Square · 41 tips and reviews
La Cantina Grill is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

2. La Cantina Grill

8.8
1911 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Prairie District · 57 tips and reviews
Cafe Iberico is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

3. Cafe Iberico

739 N La Salle Dr (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · River North · 149 tips and reviews
Hyde Park is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

4. Hyde Park

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 25 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: This handsome neighborhood is home to the incredible Museum of Science and Industry; the man-made peninsula Promontory Point; Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House; and the University of Chicago. Read more.

Navy Pier is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

5. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 369 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Navy Pier is fun, especially for families. Everyone can fan out to shop in the mall, play minigolf in Pier Park in summer, see a movie at the IMAX Theatre, or explore the Chicago Children's Museum. Read more.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

6. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: At this urban enclave near Lake Michigan, you can face off with lions, watch about two dozen gorillas and chimpanzees, and see animals both slithery (pythons) and strange (sloths). Read more.

Kingston Mines is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

7. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Open since 1968, Kingston Mines is one of the city’s favorite blues clubs. Read more.

Logan Square is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

8. Logan Square

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: One of the city’s hippest corners is Logan Square, where you can have a fun night out eating and drinking at some of the neighborhood’s buzziest spots. Read more.

Oak Street Beach is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

9. Oak Street Beach

9.1
1000 N Lake Shore Dr (at Oak St), Chicago, IL
Beach · Gold Coast · 58 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: In case you didn’t already know, Chicago is fringed by miles and miles of beaches on Lake Michigan, and Oak Street Beach is one of the best and most popular among them. Read more.

Museum Campus is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

10. Museum Campus

9.2
Burnham Park (btwn Roosevelt Rd & 18th Dr), Chicago, IL
Other Great Outdoors · 29 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Three of Chicago’s most notable museums, all dedicated to the natural sciences, sit inside this 57-acre park on Lake Michigan. Read more.

The Second City is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

11. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: An institution since 1959, Second City has served as a launching pad for some of the hottest comedians around. Alumni include Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and the late John Belushi. Read more.

The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

12. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Skip the observatory and head to the 96th-floor bar on the 95th floor—you'll spend your money on an exorbitantly priced cocktail instead of the entrance fee and enjoy the same view. Read more.

Lakefront Trail is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

13. Lakefront Trail

9.5
Lake Michigan Lakefront (at N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: One of the best ways to navigate the city’s scenic lakefront (and many neighborhoods) is on a bicycle along the lakefront trail. Read more.

The Magnificent Mile is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

14. The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave (btwn E Oak St & Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Road · Streeterville · 90 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Originally designed by 19th-century architect Daniel Burnham, this famous section of Michigan Avenue is a potpourri of historic buildings, upscale boutiques, department stores, and posh hotels. Read more.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

15. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The Art Institute of Chicago has the country's best collection of Impressionist and Postimpressionist art, as well as the Renzo Piano–designed Modern Wing. Read more.

Chicago Theater District is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

16. Chicago Theater District

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 3 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: In Chicago’s downtown theater district, you’ll find at least one big-budget production musical or a show that’s bound for Broadway, but it would be a shame to miss the outstanding local theater scene. Read more.

Millenium Park is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

17. Millenium Park

7.8
Chicago, IL
Park · Gold Coast · 3 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: In Millennium Park, make a beeline for Frank Gehry’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, where an incredible sound system allows audiences to enjoy concert-hall sound in the great outdoors. Read more.

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

18. Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL
River · River North · 12 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: During the ride, a knowledgeable volunteer guide will give you the details on more than 50 buildings along the river, and explain how Chicago grew into the important metropolis it is today. Read more.

West Loop is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

19. West Loop

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: There’s great food all over the city, but you’ll find a high concentration of some of the city’s finest restaurants in both the West Loop and River North. Read more.

Pilsen is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

20. Pilsen

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Stop by Pilsen, a historically Mexican neighborhood, for the eye-catching Pilsen Murals, art galleries, authentic Mexican eats, and the famous Maxwell Street Market. Read more.

The Chopping Block is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

21. The Chopping Block

8.6
4747 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Voted Best Brunch Date by Bitches Who Brunch in 2015! Read more.

Lula Cafe is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

22. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Voted Best Overall Brunch in 2015 by Bitches Who Brunch. Read More! Read more.

Summer House Santa Monica is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

23. Summer House Santa Monica

8.7
1954 N Halsted St (btwn Armitage Ave & Willow St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · North Side · 134 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Voted Best Fancy Brunch by Bitches Who Brunch in 2015! Read more.

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

24. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Voted Best Winter Brunch by Bitches Who Brunch in 2015! Read more.

Takito Kitchen is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

25. Takito Kitchen

8.6
2013 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 55 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Voted Best International Brunch by Bitches who Brunch in 2015! Read more.

Starbucks is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

26. Starbucks

7.1
555 S Dearborn St (at Clark), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Printer's Row · 31 tips and reviews
Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of Whitney's Saved Places.

27. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

8.7
958 W Belmont Ave (at Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 170 tips and reviews