Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

Buddy Guy's Legends isn't just a club; it's a living, breathing legend in its own right. Since its grand opening back in 1989, this place has seen more stars than a Hollywood red carpet. We're talking Otis Rush, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Willie Dixon, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and even the chameleon of rock, David Bowie, just to drop a few big names. Buddy Guy himself occasionally graces the stage – you know, the guy with more Grammys than you have socks. And just in case you doubted the awesomeness of this place, they've got a pair of Muhammad Ali's gloves, one of Eric Clapton's guitars (because why not?), and a scarf from the guitar-shredding legend himself, Jimi Hendrix. It's like a music museum, but with way better soundtracks.

The walls? Well, they're like a gallery of fame, covered in photos and records signed by the very artists who've set this place on fire. And if that wasn't enough, the sound system is so good that it'll make your eardrums dance a happy jig, and the sightlines are so clear that even your grandma could see the stage without her reading glasses.

During the week, you can catch local blues acts doing their thing, and on weekends, they bring in the big guns for larger-scale touring acts. And if all that rocking out makes you hungry, they've got you covered with a menu packed full of Cajun and Creole favorites.

Tip:
Get there early, grab a table, and chow down on some righteous food. You'll need the sustenance to keep up with all that legendary music.