Things to do in Chicago, no research required

The most-reviewed stop on Chicago’s map has nothing to do with deep dish or the skyline. It’s the Medieval Torture Museum, just off the Mag Mile, drawing a startling amount of attention for what it is. Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna is the deep dish locals actually send people to instead of the tourist-line places. Unabridged Bookstore and Katherine Anne Confections cover an afternoon of browsing and something sweet after. Afro Joes Coffee & Tea and Sip of Hope hold up a coffee crawl against a brunch scene that leads every category here. Bars, arts and culture and historic buildings are mapped too.