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The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago
1. Escape Artistry - The Railcar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 917 reviews
Chicago's Original Escape Games are built by local artists and tell Chicago stories for all to enjoy. The Railcar is Escape Artistry's Flagship escape room game, built in 2015, it has garnered attention from across the world of escape game enthusiasts. Tucked into the maze of art that is the Flat Iron Arts Building, The Railcar itself is an art installation with a twist. Modeled after the EL cars you can see from the studio's windows, The Railcar is built out of recycled materials and is approximately 3/4 the size of a proper CTA train car. This puzzling adventure is a hit for corporate teams, families, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, and rainy days. Can your team escape in time?
Reviewed By jcooney711
Our group of four managed to escape the railcar with just over two minutes to spare! None of us were first-timers, and this is my favorite escape room I've tried so far. The train car is a pretty unique setting with a cool story and theme. Big shoutout to our "conductor" Scooter for being welcoming, funny, helpful, and generally a great host. We love you Scooter! The puzzles were interesting and there was a lot of variety between them. I really like that they provide a dry-erase marker so your group can take notes on the train windows. (They ask that you don't bring your phone into the railcar.) The space is smaller than escape rooms I've done in the past, and I feel like it may feel crowded with a group larger than ~8 people, although there are plenty of puzzles for everyone to work on and they're well-distributed around the train car. We would definitely try another one of Escape Artistry's rooms!
2. Bad Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 235 reviews
We are located in Chicago's West Loop. Local attractions include Navy Pier which overlooks the beautiful lakefront, the Magnificent Mile, and the United Center. Within walking distance is Fulton Market, which offers a vibrant night life with a variety of bars to visit before or after your axe throwing party. If you are visiting from the suburbs Bad Axe is conveniently located off of the I-290 Ashland exit or the I-90/94 Lake St exit.
Reviewed By joshuaj901 - Chicago, United States
Great for a group of friends, the instructors are friendly, patient, and a lot of fun. Our instructor, Cody, lead us through the basics, and then helped us to organize into teams to go axe-to-axe in several exciting competitions. Would recommend to anyone, and am going back this week myself!
3. Relo's Board Game & Dessert Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Relo's Board Game & Dessert Cafe is the largest board game cafe in Chicago. We're board games, desserts, coffee, all in one! Come join us for a fun day of board games with family and friends, and enjoy a wide variety of desserts including waffles, sundaes, cakes, and much more!
4. Art Room Events
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
5. Kid City
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
