Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Get the cheap tickets in the outfield and enjoy the game with the locals!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGet the cheap tickets in the outfield and enjoy the game with the locals!
If it's not raining and at least 60 degrees, the beach will be packed.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
If it's not raining and at least 60 degrees, the beach will be packed.
Essentials
Stop in for a quick bite to eat at the Whole Foods Marketplace. You will find this on the South end of the building.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StStop in for a quick bite to eat at the Whole Foods Marketplace. You will find this on the South end of the building.
Food Scene
Starbucks
210 W North AveThis Starbucks has seating.
Starbucks
210 W North AveNo seating available. To go orders only.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StGreat food, Great Atmosphere
Make reservations in advance for this one, unless you want to wait three hours.
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StMake reservations in advance for this one, unless you want to wait three hours.
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State StItalian Tapas. Get the Veal Meatballs!
Scooter's Frozen Custard
1658 W Belmont AveI would walk here in the winter. It is that good.
Everything Else
Chicago Transit Authority Red Line Stop.
Howard will take you North and 95th/Dan Ryan will take you South towards downtown.
18 locals recommend
North/Clybourn station
Chicago Transit Authority Red Line Stop.
Howard will take you North and 95th/Dan Ryan will take you South towards downtown.
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree!
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Great shopping on Michigan Avenue!
Take a trip to Millennium Park and take your picture in front of Cloud Gate, or as the tourists call it, The Bean.
There will be hecklers there trying to take your photo for a few bucks.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StTake a trip to Millennium Park and take your picture in front of Cloud Gate, or as the tourists call it, The Bean.
There will be hecklers there trying to take your photo for a few bucks.
Free Fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday evening at 930p from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveFree Fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday evening at 930p from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Don't pay to go to the Observatory! Go to the bar on the top floor and enjoy the sights for free with a drink purchase. You'll save 50%!
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveDon't pay to go to the Observatory! Go to the bar on the top floor and enjoy the sights for free with a drink purchase. You'll save 50%!