Location: Old Town
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What to do and see in Old Town, Illinois (IL): The Best Things to do
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. Chicago Food Planet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,976 reviews
Rated 'Best Chicago Tour' by Lonely Planet and recommended on USA Today and Bon Appetit, Chicago Food Planet is the #1 reviewed Chicago Food Tour. These delicious 2 & 3-hour food tours focus exclusively in Chicago's historic neighborhoods including tours in Navy Pier, West Loop, River North, Streeterville, Gold Coast, Chinatown, Bucktown, Old Town and Wicker Park. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, each walking food experience provides a local's perspective, so you feel like a native Chicagoan. These guided Food Tours & Private Experiences include mouth-watering food samples, enough for a large lunch or dinner, from unique specialty food stores, local restaurants and ethnic eateries while providing a detailed insiders view of Chicago's rich histories, treasured architecture. Please note, Chicago Food Planet can accommodate vegetarians and alcohol-free dietary restrictions if possible at tasting locations, but cannot accommodate other allergies or restrictions.
2. Old Town Oil
3. The Spice House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By TampaTornado - Lithia, United States
We were turned onto The Spice House in Old Town on a food tour and were looking forward to revisiting this time while in Chicago. Unfortunately, while we were there (11/2-11/4) the main store was closed due to water damage from a fire in the bar next door. Fortunately we found they have a small store/kiosk at the Navy Pier. While not as good smelling (can't drop spices all over the floor) as the original store, the staff was great and still a good selection. They have the BEST spices - especially love Vietnamese cinnamon, Lakeshore, and Milwaukee. Stocked up. New containers are improvement. We will be back for sure. Love me some Spice House!!!!! Great place!
4. The Moody Church
5. House of Glunz
6. Red Orchid Theater
7. Up Down Cigar
8. Declans Irish Pub
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
9. The Old Town of Chicago
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, most of them dating to ethnic origins. One of the most iconic and historical of all is Old Town. Located on North Wells Street between Division Street and North Avenue on the Near North Side and Lincoln Park, it is home to many of Chicago's older, Victorian era buildings, including St. Michael's Church, one of only seven buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Today, it is home to one of the city's most active and vibrant entertainment/restaurant/bar areas. And it has changed dramatically in recent months, before and after the shutdown for the Coronavirus. It is home to Piper's Alley, Second City and Zanie's, some of the city's major entertainment destinations. It also is home to Fireplace Inn, Orso's and Topo Gigio, three outstanding restaurants. They are old-time favorites, along with the Fudge Pot and Old Town Ale House. But several restaurants have closed in recent years, only to be replaced by popular bars, pubs, coffee shops, boutiques and eateries aimed at a younger audience. Oh, there still is a McDonald's at North and Wells. Old Town was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1977 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
10. Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Chicago
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
The US premiere of the new Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit from creators of the blockbuster show in Paris seen by over 2 million visitors and still wowing crowds in Toronto, the US premiere of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will bring the art of Vincent to life in Chicago. Experience art like never before – lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of flawless projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre
