10 Things You Absolutely Shouldn’t Do In Chicago, Illinois

No-one is going to push you off the bleachers at Wrigley Field (although we can’t guarantee that), but they certainly will give a few looks. Just try the tomatoes, sans the ketchup.

By municipal code, unless you’re under 12 years old, keep your bike off the sidewalk. It’s funny to see this because it’s a dead giveaway that you’re not from Chicago. Divvy riders, we’re going to call you out.

Yes it’s pizza, but it’s at least an inch deep, so use a knife and fork, you savage.

This will not help you or anyone else. It’s smart to wait to the side of the doors as people need to get around you. Unless you move as slow as molasses, there will be plenty of time for you to get on – so take it easy, killer.

You’re not doing anyone a favor by saying, ‘No! Ew! Don’t do it! It’s so gross!’ It’s an experience, and it’s our specialty liquor, so they need to give it a try – the outcome is always going to be amusing.

This reminds us of the Mean Girls scene where Janis Ian and Damian take Cady Heron to her math class. When she gets there, she’s in for an entirely different surprise. All Chicago locals should take it upon themselves to treat their guests to a ‘chocolate milkshake.’ Don’t forget it’s cash only.

He will be making laps with his rickety cooler, but he is a legend, and everyone should eat these. If you are blessed enough to have him in your presence while you’re out and about, then whip out that cash because they’re a delicious game changer.

The Blommer Chocolate Factory in the Fulton Market area will have you salivating almost immediately.

If you’re going to be ridiculous enough to use this nickname for Chicago made popular by Kanye West, then please pronounce it as ‘shy town.’

While the new Ferris wheel is undergoing construction and is going to be a renewed phenomenon for Chicago, it’s not a must-see if you’re only in town visiting for a brief period of time. More cultural sightseeing includes The Cloud Gate or almost anything else.