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CHICAGO Bucket List Items

A hot dog topped with onions, pickles, and mustard is served with crispy fries in a rustic tray.

Yes Chef! Chicago. A Bear inspired Food Tour

If you’re a fan of The Bear on Hulu, don’t miss the chance to visit some of the Chicago restaurants and shops featured in the show. Follow in the footsteps of Carmi and his crew for the opportunity to experience some truly delicious spots! Hit the link for details!

A large crowd gathers outside Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.

Wrigley Field Tour

Get up close and personal with one of the most iconic ballparks in history, Wrigley Field! If you're a Cubs fan, you've got to do it! Guided game day and non-game day tours available (You'll see more on non-game days). Check out the list! 

  • Seating bowl
  • Bleachers
  • Outfield Ivy
  • Visiting Clubhouse
  • Press Box
  • Dug out
  • Field

It's an easy jump on the Red line from Acme to Wrigley and back! 

An ornate, theater with red velvet seats, curved balconies, and intricate ceiling designs. The warm lighting creates an elegant and inviting atmosphere.

Chicago Theatre Tours

Immerse yourself in the experience of the iconic Chicago theater. This 60 - 75 minute guided tour will take you center stage, back stage, front of house, and on an adventure of discovery about its storied past, its rich history, the shows and stars that graced its stage, and its huge architectural significance. This tour is perfect for not only theatre lovers, but for history and architecture lovers as well. Get a true behind-the-scenes glimpse of one of Chicago's most celebrated landmarks.

The Chicago Theatre is around the corner and over the bridge from ACME. It's an easy walk. 

Hands wearing black gloves arrange uncooked gnocchi on a black tray dusted with flour.

Cooking Classes at Eataly

Cooking can be a solo indulgence or one of those cherished and shared activities . . . Either way, taking a hands-on cooking class at Eataly is a one of a kind souvenir that you can take home and actually share with everyone you love. Host that dinner party featuring the Neapolitan pizza you learned to make in Chicago! 

Eataly is a global, high-end Italian food marketplace concept founded by Oscar Farinetti in 2007 and it happens to be two doors down from ACME!  From ravioli to pillowy gnocchi or authentic Neapolitan pizza, every day brings something new at Eataly’s cooking classes. They offer an array of equally delicious options to choose from - but you'll need to sign up early!