CHICAGO LOCAL DO'S AND DONT'S

                                    CHICAGO 

                            Local Do's and Don'ts

Do eat a Chicago-style hot dog with all the fixings. Just look for that Vienna Beef

sign glowing in the window—and don’t dare ask for ketchup instead of mustard.

Do eat something besides brats, beer, and burgers. Chicago now has 25 restaurants with at least one Michelin star, including the three-star restaurants Alinea.

Don't limit yourself to touristy Michigan Avenue and the Navy Pier.

Do visit at least one of Chicago’s museums. The Art Institute of Chicago, The Field Museum, and the Museum of Science and Industry are just a few of the world-class highlights worth at least a few hours of your time.

Don't be afraid to swim in Lake Michigan. The water's fine, weather permitting, and Chicago has 27 beaches along the lake. You can even go paddleboarding.

Don't take the Seadog speedboat sightseeing tour from Navy Pier. Instead, hop the fascinating if tourist-packed Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise that plies the Chicago River with engaging commentary about the skyline and the city’s rise from frontier backwater to global hub.

Don't be afraid to visit the South Side, where the beautiful University of Chicago campus is worth a walk. Some of the city’s most interesting cafes (like Plein Air) and restaurants (like Nana) are here, too.