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Chicago
Chicago is a smorgasbord of interesting museums, captivating architecture, unrivalled music, gorgeous parks, award-winning newspapers and restaurants, elite universities, and die-hard sports fans that will have you wondering which way to let the wind blow you next. Diverse Chicago embraces America and proudly positions itself as the happening city of America’s heartland. With cutting edge design, fashion forward shopping, hip restaurants and bars, and edgy hotels, “The Windy City” is always whipping up a good time.
The Scoop
Below are the Girls' Guide community's top five rated restaurants, bars, hotels, spas, activities, and shops in Chicago. Click on the category icon to see all the venues that have been reviewed and to share your local knowledge.
Eat
- 10 Moto
- 9 C-House
- 9 Sepia
- 8.5 Keefer's Steakhouse
- 8.5 Mana Foodbar
- see all 9 restaurants >>
Shop
- 9 Grace
- 9 Maria Pinto
- 9 Simone’s
- 9 Tea Gschwendner
- 8.5 À Pied
- see all 6 shops >>
Where to go
Paramount Room
I went to the Paramount Room for a work function and had an absolute blast. It might have been that cocktails there were so strong, but whatever it was I l…
Cerise’s Terrace Herb Garden de Provence
Great place for an after work happy hour. The basil martini is my drink of choice here - give it a shot if you're in the neighborhood!
Cinners Chili Parlour & Cocktail Lounge
I'm not a big fan of chilli, but I have some friends who are so we went to Cinners to hang out one night. I loved it! Even if you don't want any chilli, t…
Manor
I agree with Madelyn, the Manor is a great place to go if you are out for the night and want to have some serious fun. It's quite unique, which I really li…
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