Guidebook for Chicago
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StWalking distance from home. Beautiful views of the city. Play beach volleyball, run on a trail or a picnic on the new grass addition. Grab a drink and enjoy some music and party scene from two beach bars/ restaurants. Walk along the beach all the way into the city.
13 locals recommend
North Lake Shore Drive
North Lake Shore DriveWalking distance from home. Beautiful views of the city. Play beach volleyball, run on a trail or a picnic on the new grass addition. Grab a drink and enjoy some music and party scene from two beach bars/ restaurants. Walk along the beach all the way into the city.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyFresh produce & fair prices.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWalmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdWalgreens Pharmacy
1200 N Dearborn StSt Joseph Hospital
Shopping
Inkling
2917 1/2 N BroadwayLocally sourced/ produced trinkets & accessories. Great for Chicago inspired souvenirs.
Entertainment & Activities
The Second City
230 W North AveExcellent comedy club
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrFood Scene
The VIG Chicago
1527 N Wells Stgreat patio for people watching
upscale sports bar
good food
Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage Avebakery
Mortar and Pestle
3108 N BroadwaySmall, walking distance, breakfast only
Kamehachi
1531 N Wells StSushi
Unique concept. Restaurant and coffee shop within 3 story refurbished building housing a furniture showroom. Must see, great for brunch
20 locals recommend
Restoration Hardware
1300 N Dearborn StUnique concept. Restaurant and coffee shop within 3 story refurbished building housing a furniture showroom. Must see, great for brunch
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StGood italian spot, also great for people watching.
Beatrix
519 N Clark StBrunch and people watching
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StGreat food. Steaks. Excellent scene
Siena Tavern
51 W Kinzie StCelebrity chef restaurant. Great food. Fun scene. Trendy spot.
Small plates, fresh Mexican with a modern spin, delicious margaritas and fun & trendy spot.
26 locals recommend
Mercadito
108 W Kinzie StSmall plates, fresh Mexican with a modern spin, delicious margaritas and fun & trendy spot.
If you're looking for a nice dinner spot with great food, awesome people scene and beautiful decor, look no more.
58 locals recommend
Sunda
110 W Illinois StIf you're looking for a nice dinner spot with great food, awesome people scene and beautiful decor, look no more.
small hole in a wall type of shop with good food and amazing bread and pastries
12 locals recommend
Cafe Vienna
2523 N Clark Stsmall hole in a wall type of shop with good food and amazing bread and pastries
Chilam Balam
3023 N BroadwayAwesome Mexican tapas. Bring cash, no credit cards accepted. BYOB.
Perfect date night spot. Cozy restaurant with excellent outdoor space.
44 locals recommend
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StPerfect date night spot. Cozy restaurant with excellent outdoor space.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the nicest rooftops in Chicago. Views of Lincoln Park zoo and Lake Shore Drive.
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StOne of the nicest rooftops in Chicago. Views of Lincoln Park zoo and Lake Shore Drive.
Great speakeasy vibes place. Stiff old fashioned's. Good food. Good scene. Make sure to checkout very dimly lit downstairs area.
66 locals recommend
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie StGreat speakeasy vibes place. Stiff old fashioned's. Good food. Good scene. Make sure to checkout very dimly lit downstairs area.
If you want to go dancing but don't want a full night club. Restaurant/ lounge with dance space on 2nd floor.
28 locals recommend
Hubbard Inn
110 W Hubbard StIf you want to go dancing but don't want a full night club. Restaurant/ lounge with dance space on 2nd floor.
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph St
Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StFun sports bar. Day drinking, game watching, patio + a terrace. Tasty pizza & fun bloody bar.
The Parlor
2039 W Belle Plaine AveFun sports bar. Day drinking, game watching, patio + a terrace. Tasty pizza & fun bloody bar.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StNavy Pier
600 E Grand Ave