Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Museum of Science & Industry station
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveFrederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn AveStony Island Arts Bank
6760 S Stony Island AveVery cool spaces, wonderful adaptive reuse of a bank!
Shopping
Silver Room
1506 E 53rd StEssentials: Must go to
Want a hotdog the way Chicagoans like it? Go here! Also surprisingly good burgers and fried shrimp. I go for the double dog (NO KETCHUP ON YOUR DOG WHILE IN CHI!)
6 locals recommend
35th Street Red Hots
500 W 35th StWant a hotdog the way Chicagoans like it? Go here! Also surprisingly good burgers and fried shrimp. I go for the double dog (NO KETCHUP ON YOUR DOG WHILE IN CHI!)
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StChitowns favorite place to get a burger (upscale burger!)
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
One of the best deep dish pizzas in Chi!
Mr. Beef On Orleans
666 N Orleans StChicago's best Italian beef joint!
Entertainment & Activities
Doc Films
1212 E 59th StWeekly films shown on the University of Chicago Campus
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper AveFood Scene
Antique Taco
1000 W 35th StA mini mall of different Italian Restaurants, different regions and an Italian grocery store (really great food)
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StA mini mall of different Italian Restaurants, different regions and an Italian grocery store (really great food)
Strings Ramen Shop
2141 S Archer AveMargie's Candies
1960 N Western AveA throw back! A Chicago classic!
A throw back! A Chicago classic! Get the corned beef sandwich with a potato pancake!
20 locals recommend
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
1141 S Jefferson StA throw back! A Chicago classic! Get the corned beef sandwich with a potato pancake!
Home Run Inn
4254 W 31st StA throw back! A Chicago classic! Thin style pizza
Cheap authentic Mexican diner experience. Pork in green sauce with a Pina drink is my fav!
38 locals recommend
Taqueria El Milagro
1923 S Blue Island AveCheap authentic Mexican diner experience. Pork in green sauce with a Pina drink is my fav!
I recommend the grilled Calamari to start with! 10 min away from the air bnb!
17 locals recommend
Franco's Ristorante
300 W 31st StI recommend the grilled Calamari to start with! 10 min away from the air bnb!
Roux
Great Southern inspired food!
The Polo Inn
3322 S Morgan StSimply Great food in a cozy environment 10 min away from the air bnb
The best thin crust pizza in the world! Ok, The best thin crust on the south side.
10 locals recommend
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
8433 S Pulaski RdThe best thin crust pizza in the world! Ok, The best thin crust on the south side.
Parks & Nature
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrGarden of the Phoenix
6300 S Cornell AveHenry C. Palmisano Nature Park
2700 S Halsted StNight Life and Social scenes
Very cool local bar in the back of a liqour store that prides itself on having unique selections - with plenty of outdoor seating.
112 locals recommend
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StVery cool local bar in the back of a liqour store that prides itself on having unique selections - with plenty of outdoor seating.
Simone's
960 W 18th StPunch House
1227 W 18th StTwisted Cantina
1640 S Blue Island Ave
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
2515 S Wabash AveBeautifully renovated spaces in the heart of downtown (across the street from Millenium park) Restaurants, game rooms, chill out spaces and a stunning rooftop space!
53 locals recommend
Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan AveBeautifully renovated spaces in the heart of downtown (across the street from Millenium park) Restaurants, game rooms, chill out spaces and a stunning rooftop space!