@jennifermcelroy and I are heading to Chicago next summer. Please send us best recs!

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Yaymie Jamie · Answer

art.org: Intuit Art Museum: incredible museum of self-taught art for artists outside the mainstream. Bonus: Henry Darger: The Room Revealed!

eb · Answer

chicago: a decade and a half : here's my collection of chicago recs! happy to include some other, more specific spots if you have particular wants :)

Molly Hall · Answer

Lula Cafe!

D · Answer

chicago delights: This whole collection contains Chicago stuff, and most of it is chic in my opinion. See if there's anything you're into here? I can also add a few galleries/project spaces or other things if you're interested-- just let me know :)

Heather · Answer

The Chicago Architecture Center’s Boat Tour: Perfect way to see the city, learn some history, and enjoy the river! My #1 Chicago rec!

Emily · Answer

Lula Cafe (Chicago): The ideal neighborhood restaurant — a menu of old standbys plus a rotating seasonal situation. A Chicago institution for good reason.

Maryn · Answer

Mario's Italian Lemonade: Somehow just had this for the first time and, dare I say, it was life-changing. But be ready for a line!

Katie · Answer

gus’s sip and dip: Disclaimer - I have been to Chicago one time and it was last weekend so I have no idea if this rec is cool or overrated BUT what I do know is that I went here and had a martini and an grilled cheese and it was phenomenal & exhilarating.

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James Kylstra · Answer

Indienne Chicago: We went here last year under similar circumstances and it was insanely good.

James Kylstra · Answer

Pretty Cool Ice Cream: Get the peanut butter and potato chip bar

Maryn · Answer

architectural boat tour: A must!!