Chicago Business Directory
Discover the best local businesses, restaurants, attractions, and services in Chicago, Illinois.
Attractions & Museums
Art Institute of Chicago
World-class art museum with iconic lion statues
Chicago Architecture Center
Exhibits celebrating Chicago's architectural heritage
Field Museum
Natural history museum with Sue the T. rex
Millennium Park
Home of The Bean and Crown Fountain
Museum of Science and Industry
Largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere
Navy Pier
Iconic lakefront pier with rides and entertainment
Shedd Aquarium
World-class aquarium on the lakefront
Willis Tower Skydeck
Glass-floor ledge 103 stories above the city
Coffee & Cafes
Dark Matter Coffee
Bold roasts with punk-rock attitude
Dollop Coffee
Local chain with multiple cozy locations
Intelligentsia Coffee
Pioneering third-wave coffee roaster born in Chicago
Metric Coffee Co.
Small-batch roaster in Fulton Market
Sawada Coffee
Military latte by a world-champion barista
Hotels & Lodging
Soho House Chicago
Members club and hotel in the West Loop
The Drake Hotel
Historic landmark overlooking Lake Michigan since 1920
The Langham Chicago
Luxury hotel in Mies van der Rohe's IBM Building
The Peninsula Chicago
Five-star luxury on the Magnificent Mile
The Robey
Boutique hotel in a Wicker Park Art Deco tower
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Modern lifestyle hotel in the Loop
Nightlife & Entertainment
Buddy Guy's Legends
Blues legend's own club in the South Loop
Chicago Theatre
Iconic movie palace turned live venue
Kingston Mines
Chicago's largest and longest-running blues club
The Green Mill
Prohibition-era jazz club in Uptown
The Second City
Legendary improv comedy theater since 1959
Outdoor & Recreation
Chicago Architecture Boat Tour
World-famous river cruise showcasing architecture
Chicago Riverwalk
Scenic walkway along the Chicago River
Garfield Park Conservatory
One of the largest botanical conservatories in the US
Lakefront Trail
18-mile trail along Lake Michigan
Lincoln Park Zoo
Free zoo in the heart of Lincoln Park
Restaurants & Dining
Alinea
Three Michelin-star molecular gastronomy
Au Cheval
Famous double cheeseburger in the West Loop
Frontera Grill
Rick Bayless's Mexican cuisine landmark
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Classic Chicago steakhouse on Rush Street
Girl & The Goat
Stephanie Izard's acclaimed West Loop restaurant
Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Premier seafood and steakhouse on Grand Avenue
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Iconic Chicago deep-dish pizza since 1971
Portillo's
Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, and more
Smyth
Two Michelin-star tasting menus in the West Loop
The Publican
Beer-hall vibe with pork and oysters in Fulton Market
Services & Transport
CTA
Chicago's L train and bus system
Chicago Water Taxi
Water taxi along the Chicago River
Choose Chicago
Official tourism and visitor info
Divvy Bikes
City bike share program
O'Hare International Airport
Major international airport hub
Shopping & Markets
Chicago French Market
Indoor European-style food market
Magnificent Mile
Premier shopping boulevard on North Michigan Avenue
Maxwell Street Market
Sunday open-air market with street food
Randolph Street Market
Monthly antiques and designer market
Water Tower Place
Vertical mall on the Magnificent Mile
Wicker Park/Bucktown
Trendy neighborhood with indie boutiques