The Ultimate Chicago Tourist Travel Guide

If you are interested in doing a bus tour skip the Ghost Tour and do the Gangster Tour. It's really cool and you will learn so much about Chicago history and famous Chicago gangsters

Skip the Sears/Willis Tower and head to The Hancock Building (better view, less expensive, and you can enjoy a drink in the Signature Lounge)

During the summer, the Riverwalk is a must and make sure to enjoy a glass of wine at City Winery, it's great people and boat watching

There are so many amazing rooftop bars in the city. But, if you want the best view you have to go to Cindy's at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

Skip the Nutella Cafè and enjoy a Nutella crepe at Eataly plus tons of other amazing Italian foods and restaurants

Unless you have children skip Navy Pier and instead enjoy explore, stroll, and picnic in Millennium Park

For the best deep dish pizza the only place you should go is Lou Malnati's or Pequods

Taking the Water Taxi to Chinatown is a must-do during the summer

Movies in the Park are so much fun but if you don't have time for both enjoy FREE music almost every night at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion which is really magical

If you want to see a Chicago sports team, the Cubs is a must! Enjoy a Chicago style hotdog (no ketchup) and sit in one of the oldest baseball stadiums in the U.S., Wrigley Field

If you are looking for amazing food and restaurants you must head to the West Loop to indulge in some of the best restaurants in the city.

If you want to enjoy the best steak in the city go to Mastros, get a filet Oscar style, a loaded baked potato or the lobster mac and save room for the butter cake

For a great place to take some photos of the skyline, lake, or beach head to Olive Park next to Navy Pier

For the best shopping experience you can't go wrong with Michigan Avenue anytime of the year

If you are looking for the best jazz in the city go to Andy's Jazz Club or The Green Mill

Don't go to Michael Jordan's Steakhouse on Michigan Avenue for dinner instead go underneath Michigan Avenue to Billy Goat Tavern for a famous Cheezborger

Walking the Lakefront is a must even during a winter's day

Lincoln Park and Lincoln Park Zoo are so beautiful and they are free!

All the museums in Chicago are wonderful but if you don't have much time the Shedd Aquarium and the Art Institute are a must

Don't go to Rock N' Roll McDonalds, go right across the street to Portillo's for a Chicago style hot dog and the best chocolate cake

If you are looking for a really nice place to get an evening cocktail head to The Langham during the winter and Shanghai Terrace during the summer

Garrett's Popcorn is ok but getting a donut at Stan's Donuts and Coffee is better

Skip the wait at Quartino's on State Street and go across the street to Osteria via Stato