Poop Fountain was everything we expected and more! A special highlight for us was talking to the…read morewonderful lady next door. She was so neighborly, and we spoke for a solid thirty minutes about the artist who made the Fountain, her neighborhood, and other pieces of public art. She made us feel right at home and is a wonderful lady. It seems like some of the other reviews criticizing her behavior may not be telling the whole story. As I understand it, some visitors were disrespecting the public space by coming at odd hours and making large amounts of noise, or posing with the fountain in obscene ways. Calling her a Karen is a total misnomer-- everyone deserves peace and quiet, even if they live next to Shit Fountain. Come here for serenity, come for excellent and warm conversations, come with your heart open.

Pretty cool when you go out for a walk and you run into this makes your day and makes you giggleread more

The sister and I had a little time before heading to the airport and got the chance to stop here…read more The door can be easily missed but if you're on the lookout it'll be hard to miss. It really stands out on the sidewalk and such a cute local flavor. The door itself is massive and you could see a monster peeking out the window. It's really cute and I got a lot of cute photos with it. It's definitely something to visit if you're looking for something unique in the city.

Took a walk and they are closed ..... why is this even here to review. I believe this spot had…read morepotential and my son who's in the graphic design industry was curious.

It's the kind of place where you can catch incredible up-and-coming bands one night and seasoned…read moreindie legends the next. The sound quality is excellent for such an intimate space, and the atmosphere is pure rock-and-roll -- raw, unpolished, and full of energy. Drinks are affordable, the lighting sets the perfect underground vibe, and the crowd is always lively and diverse. It's a place that celebrates real music and creativity without the pretension, making every show feel like a genuine Chicago experience.

October-April. It is…read morethe second Saturday of the month. noon to 4:00 PM free to the public 21+ and parents with kids (same goes for sellers) Parking: Street Transit: #49 Western bus - http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=198 Transit Chicago - http://www.transitchicago.com Handmade Market is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. Featuring more than 30 amazing sellers at the market, selling jewelry, purses, knitted items, clothing, paper crafts, and more! The Empty Bottle starts serving at noon, so feel free to shop with mimosas in hand. (We do encourage relaxed shopping.) You can also grab brunch at the tasty Bite Café next door. Markets include funky jewelry, glass pendants, knitted items, handbags, clothing, paper crafts and more. Did you know that in the city there are many makers who create jewelry, clothing, scarves, handbags, journals, greeting cards, and more? Do you want your money to go directly to the people that make the things you buy? Here you can establish a personal connection, and our makers are even encouraged to demonstrate or make their products during the event. Sustainable crafterness this is a regular monthly event. We strive to create a crafter's market, with affordable handmade, mostly local items. There are a ton of crafters in the city, and we try to make this accessible to up and coming designers, jewelry makers, and others. Come out and help support your monthly crafter's market.

I wish I had more impossible printing projects, just to see how Ken could possibly figure them out…read more He somehow made an amazing 5'x7' poster from a Kodak camera 4"x6" photo. I thought I was dreaming when he showed it to me.

Highly recommended. The business made me static-cling vinyl race car number decals. They came out…read moreperfect, within the tight deadline I needed, at a very reasonable price, and pickup time was super flexible.

When we were in Chicago in June, we made sure we walked along the Magnificent Mile, which has the…read morefamous commercial and residential district running along Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River north to Oak Street. It is an amazing area that has designer stores like Dior, Tiffany, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Cartier, and the multi-story 900 North Michigan Shops! There are also more affordable stores like LEGO, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. You will also walk past famous buildings like the Chicago Tribune, the Wrigley building, 360 Building with Skydeck, and the Chicago Water Place. There are a total of 470 shops and 275 restaurants. Take some time and enjoy this fabulous 13 blocks of shopping and eating. We loved it!

If you're visiting Chicago and don't know where to start re: exploring, the magnificent mile is…read morewhat you're looking for. It's a long street that runs straight through the heart of downtown Chicago and is near to most of the cool visitor spots and shopping areas. The starbucks roastery is here, and the navy pier and park with the cloud gate statue are very nearby. The free Chicago zoo is on the north end of the mile as well; you could walk if you're in really good shape/like a long walk from the south part of downtown by the river, or you can take the bus etc. The river walk intersection with the MM is very busy, there are restaurants, bars, and lots of foot traffic in this area. Overall it's really nice! Overall, if you're new to Chicago, you definitely have to come to the MM at least once, even if just to go to a couple specific spots.

The Bean... All I…read moreknow is that I wanted to see it for myself...finally! Yes there is a reason for it being but call it whatever you want it was a fun experience especially to see it's glory in person with the group of friends from California as well gathered together and take different selfies and having me hold the bean and get right under it to see the various perspective was quite entertaining. As all of our various pics was fun my favorite was just taking the reflection of ourselves though doesn't even show the entire structure does give a hint of it and is definitely a conversation piece. Located in Millennium Park I could see a glimmer of it from across the street and was so excited you have no idea that had me know that I have arrived in Chicago. There there were other points of interest and events it was all that we had time for as this massive area is a lovely spot for whatever you choose to do was very much worth the visit and can't see myself not returning if ever in the area. Thank you!

It is "The Bean"? "Cloud Gate"? "Millennium Park", "Grainger Park"? Sheesh!…read more It doesn't matter what you call it, everyone will know and it is a place to go at least once when you're visiting Chicago. The locals visit this place as a picnic area; take the family, enjoy the view, enjoy the crowd, etc. The visitors go there because you have to go there at least once when you're in Chicago proper. Easy train and bus access. OK, here is the story- CLOUD GATE is the official name of this sculpture, nicknamed THE BEAN, and it is located in MILLENNIUM PARK, adjoining GRAINGER PARK.... so there! Go See! Go Enjoy! By the way, they have local eateries and fast food places there too; including a vendor who serves the infamous CHICAGO DOG So- Go there or be square!

We had a very fun experience, Rick is informative and entertaining. The property is such an oasis…read morein the city, the food was amazing and I highly recommend a tour.

Wonderful tour with Rick and his gardener. We had plenty of time to explore and ask questions and…read morethe margaritas were delicious. Highly recommended.

Logan Square is a little over six miles from downtown Chicago. It is a lovely neighborhood area to…read morestroll around in and to socialize. The square has some benches to relax in and people watch. There is also some green space around the square that is shaded. At one of the entrances to the square there is a sign that explains the Chicago boulevard system. The Illinois Centennial Monument sits in the center of Logan's Square. It is better known as the Logan Square Monument. The monument is rich in history. It was dedicated in 1918 after World War 1.

Logan Square is a continuously gentrifying area of Chicago. It's one of the "hip" neighborhoods in…read moretown. Lots of restaurants, some concert venues and the like. It's got several notable parks, such as Palmer Square Park, Unity Park, and Kosciuszko Park. What makes Logan Square special is that it's part of the boulevard system, and it has these beautiful wide boulevards which have large, park-like medians. I've seen people having gatherings, picnics, barbecues and the like here in the medians along Kedzie. I don't actually spend much time in Logan Square or its environs, but probably should. There's Emporium or Fireside Bowl if you're looking for fun (and I think Pink Squirrel is in the area, if you want to try duckpin bowling); more than one brewery, I think, though Revolution Brewing is the big one I think. Lots of great public art, from the Greetings from Chicago and Robin Williams murals to the most amazing mosaic commemorating L. Frank Baum and the land of Oz that you've ever seen (Oz Park can suck it). Worth a stroll, and get some Puerto Rican food.

Short Review: Had a short business trip to a Chicago-- immediately made this a must do before I…read moreleft. Arrived at the United Center, entered went though the security gift shop are, and right on the left was the statute of the GOAT! There was one other person there, so it made it perfect to get as many photos as I wanted. If you're a fan of #23, then you know this a must do.

There's really only so much I can say about a statue. But it's a very cool statue! As a kid who…read moregrew up during his prime, I was thrilled to get to see it. A great photo op for fans of the legend.

A Must-Visit for Fans of "You Are Beautiful"!…read more If you love spotting You Are Beautiful installations around Chicagoland, you have to check out their storefront/gallery! I stopped in today with limited time and was blown away by how many awesome things they have for sale--way more than I expected. From inspiring artwork to unique gifts, everything in the space radiates positivity. The staff working today were incredible--so friendly and welcoming. I only had time to grab a keychain (and a whole lot of excitement), but I'll definitely be back for more. Highly recommend visiting to learn more about the movement and bring a little extra beauty into your day!

What an AWESOME, unique, and inspiring store that brings to surface the artwork of The owner,…read moreMatthew's, works! The staff was beyond polite, and my time and art I purchased were unforgettable! If you Consider supporting a local artist, do it here!