Built in 1903, this horseshoe-shaped stadium holds 30,323 sports fans, has 2,282 steps, and held concerts by Bob Marley and Janis Joplin. Leia mais.
The Newberry Library's website has detailed information on items in their collection that are mentioned in Niffenegger's best-selling novel "The Time Traveler's Wife": http://bit.ly/7x0Pfy Leia mais.
Although Picasso designed the sculpture in his home country, the Chicago Picasso was fabricated not too far from Chicago – at the U.S. Steel Company in Gary, Indiana. Leia mais.
The South Shore Cultural Center (formerly the South Shore Country Club) was recognized as a Chicago Landmark in 2004 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Leia mais.
Be sure to see over 3,000 glass flowers commissioned in 1886, representing more than 830 plant species. Leia mais.
Try the macaroons (only 75 cents!), soak up the European atmosphere, and above all, do not miss the hot chocolate--as rich as it comes. Leia mais.
Visit the Maya monument cast next to the Peabody Museum. Harvard made 100s of Maya casts for the 1893 World's Fair. More inside. Leia mais.
The nearby Hyde Park Arts Center, Oriental Institute, Smart Museum of Art, and Renaissance Society are all free! Info: http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Leia mais.
The Memorial Hall transept boasts a 2,600 square foot marble floor, a 60 foot high wooden gothic vault, and 2 stained glass windows spanning 708 square feet each. Leia mais.
In "While You Were Sleeping" (2006), Lucy (Sandra Bullock) is a lonely fare collector who develops a crush on a cute commuter. Scenes from the movie were shot at the Madison / Wabash 'L' station. Leia mais.
The Lei (Courvoisier VS, cream, apricot juice, simple syrup), which you'll hilariously ask the waitress for in a way that implies you're actually asking her to have sex!! Leia mais.
For about 10 years, the Fireside hosted popular all-ages punk and rock shows, before being converted back into a bowling alley. Leia mais.
Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. Leia mais.
Actually be superior to all others checking in here by getting the ragout of Burgundy snails served alongside whitefish from Lake Superior Leia mais.
While the exterior of Shelly's Loan and Jewelry got a makeover for "The Blues Brothers" (1980), the interior was recreated on a Hollywood Set. Leia mais.
In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. Leia mais.
While it isn't known exactly when he moved in, Winnie the Pooh has lived happily by the Science Center for as long as some people can remember. Leia mais.
Although British writer Nick Hornby originally set the novel "High Fidelity" in London, the film was set in Chicago at this and other locations. Leia mais.
The White Sox may be the only team in the league that's had to wear shorts as a part of their uniform: owner Bill Veeck introduced the shorts in 1976. Leia mais.
Chef Charlie Trotter makes a cameo appearance in the film "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997). Leia mais.