Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great restaurant, big menu, large beer and wine selection, cool decor including a library (yes, a library!). Favorite dish is the Fork and Knife Cesar Salad with grilled chicken!
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGreat restaurant, big menu, large beer and wine selection, cool decor including a library (yes, a library!). Favorite dish is the Fork and Knife Cesar Salad with grilled chicken!
DryHop Brewers
3155 N BroadwayBrewery with amazing food and young atmosphere.
Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway
2924 N BroadwayAmazing margaritas and good Mexican food
Barcocina
2901 N Sheffield AveMexican food on a more upscale and pricey venue, but worth a visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Flounder's Bar & Grill
2201 N Clybourn AveSports bar with a nice patio!
Iconic Blues bar with two live bands that alternate playing through the two stages.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StIconic Blues bar with two live bands that alternate playing through the two stages.
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree Zoo with gorgeous views of Chicago!
Classic Movie theater with a beautiful architecture, older movies on a cheaper price, sells alcohol and pizzas. You can also order food to be delivered at the theater. Fun experience.
52 locals recommend
The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveClassic Movie theater with a beautiful architecture, older movies on a cheaper price, sells alcohol and pizzas. You can also order food to be delivered at the theater. Fun experience.
18.5 miles of trail great for walking, running, biking, skating, etc.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail18.5 miles of trail great for walking, running, biking, skating, etc.
Laugh Factory
3175 N BroadwayComedy club with a lot of stand up comedy shows.
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyGolf, mini golf, bar, tennis courts.
Parks & Nature
Free Botanic Garden about 30min outside of Chicago. Parking is $20.
14 locals recommend
Lake-Cook /Chicago Botanic Garden station
1000 Lake Cook RdFree Botanic Garden about 30min outside of Chicago. Parking is $20.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StBeautiful park, free entrance.
Arts & Culture
Free admission. Beautiful architecture, free art exhibitions, etc.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StFree admission. Beautiful architecture, free art exhibitions, etc.
Gorgeous building with free admission and some guided tours. 3 blocks away from my place. Worth a visit!
Elks National Memorial and Headquarters
2750 N Lakeview AveGorgeous building with free admission and some guided tours. 3 blocks away from my place. Worth a visit!
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave