Bill's Guidebook for Chicago

Bill
Bill's Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Mitch and the staff (like family) provide an amazing and entertaining sushi dinner / BYOB experience in a tiny spot but well worth the wait (can be an hour or two especially the weekends). They take your number and call you so you can relax somewhere else as you wait. If possible, request the sushi bar to get a chance to watch Mitch work his magic and engage in a Q n A about everything sushi A-Z!
24 locals recommend
Toro Sushi
2546 N Clark St
24 locals recommend
Mitch and the staff (like family) provide an amazing and entertaining sushi dinner / BYOB experience in a tiny spot but well worth the wait (can be an hour or two especially the weekends). They take your number and call you so you can relax somewhere else as you wait. If possible, request the sushi bar to get a chance to watch Mitch work his magic and engage in a Q n A about everything sushi A-Z!
Asian -- Dim Sum!
16 locals recommend
Potsticker House
3139 S Halsted St
16 locals recommend
Asian -- Dim Sum!
Awesome authentic Sichuan cuisine
6 locals recommend
Chengdu Impression Restaurant
2545 N Halsted St
6 locals recommend
Awesome authentic Sichuan cuisine
Jinya Ramen Bar
553 West Diversey Parkway
7 locals recommend
Noodles In the Pot
2453 N Halsted St
7 locals recommend
Northern Italian cuisine
8 locals recommend
Basil Leaf Cafe
2465 N Clark St
8 locals recommend
Northern Italian cuisine
28 locals recommend
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted St
28 locals recommend
Indoor and outdoor dining -- delicious Italian cuisine
65 locals recommend
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells St
65 locals recommend
Indoor and outdoor dining -- delicious Italian cuisine
Very good Indian food!
Raj Darbar
2660 N Halsted St
Very good Indian food!
Indoor and outdoor dining. Very good authentic Mexican food -- try enchiladas mole!
10 locals recommend
Las Fuentes Restaurant
2558 N Halsted St
10 locals recommend
Indoor and outdoor dining. Very good authentic Mexican food -- try enchiladas mole!
Great Tapas part of the Lettuce Entertain You chain.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted St
152 locals recommend
Great Tapas part of the Lettuce Entertain You chain.
Select Cut Steak House
2808 N Halsted St
Iconic neighborhood seafood restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining and crusty old bartenders and waitstaff but awesome food!
15 locals recommend
Half Shell
676 W Diversey Pkwy
15 locals recommend
Iconic neighborhood seafood restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining and crusty old bartenders and waitstaff but awesome food!
Mediterranean cuisine with indoor and outdoor dining.
10 locals recommend
Zizi's Cafe
2825 N Sheffield Ave
10 locals recommend
Mediterranean cuisine with indoor and outdoor dining.
Great iconic Deli sandwhich / brunch hot spot in the neighborhood!
11 locals recommend
Frances' Deli and Brunchery
2552 N Clark St
11 locals recommend
Great iconic Deli sandwhich / brunch hot spot in the neighborhood!
Great soup / sandwhich / bakery restaurant -- cash only!
19 locals recommend
Panes Bread Cafe
3002 N Sheffield Ave
19 locals recommend
Great soup / sandwhich / bakery restaurant -- cash only!
Great place for brunch and dinner indoor and outdoor.
16 locals recommend
Dunlays On Clark
2600 N Clark St
16 locals recommend
Great place for brunch and dinner indoor and outdoor.
Original Lettuce Entertainment restaurant with classic American fare and drinks across from LPZoo.
26 locals recommend
R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park W
26 locals recommend
Original Lettuce Entertainment restaurant with classic American fare and drinks across from LPZoo.
Good food / brunch with awesome views of the lagoons.
48 locals recommend
North Pond
2610 N Cannon Dr
48 locals recommend
Good food / brunch with awesome views of the lagoons.
Great food and amazing views of the city and Lakefront from 900 plus feet!
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 locals recommend
Great food and amazing views of the city and Lakefront from 900 plus feet!
Great place to grab brunch overlooking the lagoons in the LPZoo.
15 locals recommend
Cafe Brauer
2021 N Stockton Dr
15 locals recommend
Great place to grab brunch overlooking the lagoons in the LPZoo.
Chicago's busiest and best farmer's market on Sundays.
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard
135 locals recommend
Chicago's busiest and best farmer's market on Sundays.
Great Mexican brunch and afternoon / evening outdoor Margaritas!
7 locals recommend
Cocina TARASCAS Mexican Restaurant
2585 N Clark St
7 locals recommend
Great Mexican brunch and afternoon / evening outdoor Margaritas!
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 locals recommend
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western Ave
71 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
2934 North Broadway
18 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
3424 N Southport Ave
30 locals recommend
Awesome brunch -- but be prepared to wait.
98 locals recommend
toast
2046 N Damen Ave
98 locals recommend
Awesome brunch -- but be prepared to wait.
15 locals recommend
Jam 'n Honey
958 W Webster Ave
15 locals recommend
Great fresh pizza and Italian foods.
30 locals recommend
Bacci Pizzeria
2343 W Chicago Ave
30 locals recommend
Great fresh pizza and Italian foods.
Great pizza dine in or carry out -- a long time Chicago favorite.
16 locals recommend
Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
2679 N Lincoln Ave
16 locals recommend
Great pizza dine in or carry out -- a long time Chicago favorite.
Long time Chicago favorite.
11 locals recommend
Renaldi's Pizza
2827 N Broadway
11 locals recommend
Long time Chicago favorite.
Great authentic Greek food in Lincoln Park!
32 locals recommend
Athenian Room
807 W Webster Ave
32 locals recommend
Great authentic Greek food in Lincoln Park!
Long time Chicago iconic spot for charred dogs and burgers -- if you can stomach the often rude and loud staff and patrons. Popular after a night of Cubs or bar hopping.
44 locals recommend
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark St
44 locals recommend
Long time Chicago iconic spot for charred dogs and burgers -- if you can stomach the often rude and loud staff and patrons. Popular after a night of Cubs or bar hopping.
This has been the number one place in Chicago for over a quarter of a century for the very best in seafood. Always try to eat in the Blue Crab Lounge and catch live blues and jazz! Great all you can eat Sunday brunch!
23 locals recommend
Shaw's Crab House
21 E Hubbard St
23 locals recommend
This has been the number one place in Chicago for over a quarter of a century for the very best in seafood. Always try to eat in the Blue Crab Lounge and catch live blues and jazz! Great all you can eat Sunday brunch!
One of the original names in Chicago style pizza and history.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 locals recommend
One of the original names in Chicago style pizza and history.
39 locals recommend
Fish Bar
2956 N Sheffield Ave
39 locals recommend
Amazing but expensive family style bold flavor menu.
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 locals recommend
Amazing but expensive family style bold flavor menu.
If you have a sweet tooth before or after a meal and / or kids this is a must for you to visit!
65 locals recommend
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark St
65 locals recommend
If you have a sweet tooth before or after a meal and / or kids this is a must for you to visit!
Great burgers, beer, spirits and rock and metal with indoor / outdoor seating.
60 locals recommend
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey Parkway
60 locals recommend
Great burgers, beer, spirits and rock and metal with indoor / outdoor seating.
47 locals recommend
Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont Ave
47 locals recommend
Cool hidden beach front café!
35 locals recommend
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan Rd
35 locals recommend
Cool hidden beach front café!
Great barbecue just around the corner on Diversey.
Q-BBQ
714 W Diversey Pkwy
Great barbecue just around the corner on Diversey.
Long time favorite for ribs -- if you like the par boiled.
71 locals recommend
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick Street
71 locals recommend
Long time favorite for ribs -- if you like the par boiled.
Iconic bar and steakhouse -- 25 plus year star of the Gold Coast Rush Street area!
146 locals recommend
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush St
146 locals recommend
Iconic bar and steakhouse -- 25 plus year star of the Gold Coast Rush Street area!
Next door and part of the Gibsons' dynasty!
40 locals recommend
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush St
40 locals recommend
Next door and part of the Gibsons' dynasty!
An iconic Italian steak and seafood restaurant and bar with live music in the Rush street / Gold Coast triangle.
36 locals recommend
Carmine's
1043 N Rush St
36 locals recommend
An iconic Italian steak and seafood restaurant and bar with live music in the Rush street / Gold Coast triangle.
Iconic Italian Steakhouse!
7 locals recommend
Rosebud on Rush
720 N Rush St
7 locals recommend
Iconic Italian Steakhouse!
Incredible eclectic and rich brunch menu and coffee and drinks.
126 locals recommend
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey Ave
126 locals recommend
Incredible eclectic and rich brunch menu and coffee and drinks.
34 locals recommend
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland Avenue
34 locals recommend
Awesome steak and seafood restaurant and bar -- with celebrity sightings.
30 locals recommend
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
60 E Grand Ave
30 locals recommend
Awesome steak and seafood restaurant and bar -- with celebrity sightings.
Long time iconic Chicago steak and barbecue!
Carson's Ribs Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Chicago
465 E Illinois St
Long time iconic Chicago steak and barbecue!
Great ribs and barbecue!
13 locals recommend
Fat Willy's Rib Shack
2416 W Schubert Ave
13 locals recommend
Great ribs and barbecue!
Three Italian restaurants under one roof -- an iconic staple of Chicago Loop area.
7 locals recommend
Italian Village Restaurant
71 W Monroe St
7 locals recommend
Three Italian restaurants under one roof -- an iconic staple of Chicago Loop area.
Classic Chicago Steak restaurant with amazing pics from the 1900's.
Chicago Chop House
60 W Ontario St
Classic Chicago Steak restaurant with amazing pics from the 1900's.
Just around the corner!
126 locals recommend
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton Ave
126 locals recommend
Just around the corner!
More of a Jazz Club versus restaurant -- great live music next door to Shaws Crab House!
33 locals recommend
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard Street
33 locals recommend
More of a Jazz Club versus restaurant -- great live music next door to Shaws Crab House!
Great place to grab breakfast, brunch, early dinner and drinks on Oak Street Beach.
26 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
25 E Ohio St
26 locals recommend
Great place to grab breakfast, brunch, early dinner and drinks on Oak Street Beach.
Amazing authentic Middle Eastern!
Shawarma Inn
5523 N Lincoln Ave
Amazing authentic Middle Eastern!
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark Street
115 locals recommend
French steak house with ambiance and flair -- on the expensive side though!
30 locals recommend
Mon Ami Gabi
2300 N Lincoln Park W
30 locals recommend
French steak house with ambiance and flair -- on the expensive side though!
Great local diner!
30 locals recommend
Stella's Diner
3042 N Broadway
30 locals recommend
Great local diner!
Awesome suburban seafood restaurant with a New Orleans flair!
6 locals recommend
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
921 Pasquinelli Dr
6 locals recommend
Awesome suburban seafood restaurant with a New Orleans flair!
Very good budget carry out sushi and sashimi -- great for parties and groups.
17 locals recommend
Lawrence Fish Market
3920 West Lawrence Avenue
17 locals recommend
Very good budget carry out sushi and sashimi -- great for parties and groups.
Bare bone picnic table seafood and crab house.
Mad Boiler
1045 W Madison St
Bare bone picnic table seafood and crab house.
Barbecue 4 Time World Champion Myron Mixon's new place!
Myron Mixon's Smoke Show Barbecue
3801 N Clark St
Barbecue 4 Time World Champion Myron Mixon's new place!
Mayan Palace Mexican Cuisine
2721 N Halsted St
12 locals recommend
Penny's Noodle Shop
950 W Diversey Pkwy
12 locals recommend
Clarke's Bar And Grille
2445 North Lincoln Avenue
Orange Restaurant Chicago, Lincoln Park
2413 North Clark Street
19 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi
730 W Diversey Pkwy
7 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Tandoor Char House
2652 N Halsted St
9 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Nando's PERi-PERi
670 W Diversey Pkwy
19 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Yolk - Lakeview
501 W Diversey Pkwy
15 locals recommend
La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark Street
24 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Del Seoul
2568 N Clark St
44 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Hema's Kitchen 2411
2411 North Clark Street
14 locals recommend
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N Broadway
44 locals recommend
98 locals recommend
Crisp
2940 N Broadway
98 locals recommend
65 locals recommend
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield Ave
65 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Brazilian Bowl Grill
3204 N Broadway
15 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Soupbox
2943 N Broadway
6 locals recommend
New England Seafood Company Restaurant & Fish Market
3341 North Lincoln Avenue
9 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
724 West Armitage Avenue
14 locals recommend
Division Street Farmers' Market
30 W Division St
Venezuelan Bowl Grill Chicago
2436 N Lincoln Ave
El Nuevo Mexicano Restaurant
2914 N Clark St
Chicago's Dog House
816 W Fullerton Ave
7 locals recommend
Aloha Eats
2534 N Clark St
7 locals recommend
BeeZzee Fresh Food
2807 N Sheffield Ave
Lito's Empanadas
2460 N Clark St
19 locals recommend
Mortar and Pestle
3108 N Broadway
19 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Income Tax
21 locals recommend
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St
140 locals recommend
Dirk's Fish & Gourmet Shop
2070 N Clybourn Ave
Nacho Mama's
5800 North DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Crepes On The Beach
1100 West Greenleaf Avenue
7 locals recommend
NYC Bagel Deli
1001 W North Ave
7 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton Ave
32 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee
2530 N Clark St
22 locals recommend
TeaGschwendner
1160 N State St
Aje Cafe
2942 N Clark St
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N Broadway
95 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Argo Tea
3135 North Broadway
19 locals recommend
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 locals recommend
Pars Cove Restaurant
435 W Diversey Pkwy
Troy Mediterranean Grill
Broadway
Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway
2924 N Broadway
14 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Broken English Taco Pub
2576 N Lincoln Ave
20 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark St
124 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
16 locals recommend
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 W Grand Ave
16 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
Boleo
122 W Monroe St
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
28 locals recommend
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
85 E Wacker Dr
28 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
9 locals recommend
Mahalo
1501 North Milwaukee Avenue
9 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
Noyane
101 E Erie St
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
33 locals recommend
Tanta Chicago
118 W Grand Ave
33 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
Streeterville Social
455 N Park Dr
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
7 locals recommend
Bernie's Chicago
660 N Orleans St
7 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
159 locals recommend
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph St
159 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
30 locals recommend
Homestead On The Roof
1924 W Chicago Ave
30 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
30 locals recommend
Taxim
1558 N Milwaukee Ave
30 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
22 locals recommend
III Forks
180 N Field Blvd
22 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
Shanghai Terrace
108 E Superior St
rooftop / terrace

Entertainment & Activities

18 Mile iconic trail perfect for walking, running, biking, sightseeing, enjoying the beaches. An amazing way to see the city north, south and in between from the Lakefront.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
229 locals recommend
18 Mile iconic trail perfect for walking, running, biking, sightseeing, enjoying the beaches. An amazing way to see the city north, south and in between from the Lakefront.
One of the oldest free and easily accessible zoos in the country -- a must see when visiting Chicago!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
One of the oldest free and easily accessible zoos in the country -- a must see when visiting Chicago!
Amazing acquarium on the Lakefront
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 locals recommend
Amazing acquarium on the Lakefront
Near the Shedd Acquarium
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
393 locals recommend
Near the Shedd Acquarium
175 locals recommend
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St
175 locals recommend
59 locals recommend
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster Ave
59 locals recommend
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St
97 locals recommend
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western Ave
61 locals recommend
Imax on Navy Pier!
27 locals recommend
AMC Navy Pier IMAX
600 E Grand Ave
27 locals recommend
Imax on Navy Pier!
Chicago Cubs and iconic Wrigley Field!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
Chicago Cubs and iconic Wrigley Field!
Da Bears!
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
300 locals recommend
Da Bears!
Chicago White Sox
120 locals recommend
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
120 locals recommend
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Bulls and the Blackhawks!
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 locals recommend
Chicago Bulls and the Blackhawks!
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton Dr
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park South Fields
1650 N Stockton Dr
Volleyball Courts
North DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Just down the street on the lakefront!
32 locals recommend
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey Pkwy
32 locals recommend
Just down the street on the lakefront!
South side driving range.
Jackson Park Driving Range
6401 S Richards Dr
South side driving range.
Almost daily outdoor music festival June - Sept.
33 locals recommend
Ravinia Festival West Lot
200 Ravinia Park Rd
33 locals recommend
Almost daily outdoor music festival June - Sept.
Small fitness center three to four blocks away with walk-in rates from $10 / day.
63 locals recommend
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark St
63 locals recommend
Small fitness center three to four blocks away with walk-in rates from $10 / day.
Upscale fitness center with climbing wall, lap pool and classes two blocks away with walk-in rates from$25/day.
7 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Athletic Club
1019 W Diversey Pkwy
7 locals recommend
Upscale fitness center with climbing wall, lap pool and classes two blocks away with walk-in rates from$25/day.
63 locals recommend
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark St
63 locals recommend
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 W Fullerton Ave
8 locals recommend
FFC Lakeview
3657 N Pine Grove Ave
8 locals recommend
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
229 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Chicago Cubs
3725 N Clark St
12 locals recommend
52 locals recommend
Chicago Bulls
1901 W Madison St
52 locals recommend
52 locals recommend
Chicago Bulls
1901 W Madison St
52 locals recommend
91 locals recommend
Chicago White Sox
333 W 35th St
91 locals recommend
Chicago Fire Rec Soccer
3626 N Talman Ave
38 locals recommend
Clark & Waveland station
38 locals recommend
Park West

Sightseeing

Check out the CAF tours and river and lakefront architectural narrated boat tours -- a must to do in Chicago!
114 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker Dr
114 locals recommend
Check out the CAF tours and river and lakefront architectural narrated boat tours -- a must to do in Chicago!
Iconic reinvented Navy Pier is a true tourist destination with Ferris Wheel, restaurants, bars, shops, theatre on the Lakefront!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
933 locals recommend
Iconic reinvented Navy Pier is a true tourist destination with Ferris Wheel, restaurants, bars, shops, theatre on the Lakefront!
Incredible 360 degree outdoor view of the city!
111 locals recommend
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan Ave
111 locals recommend
Incredible 360 degree outdoor view of the city!
Amazing views and glass skydeck!
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
348 locals recommend
Amazing views and glass skydeck!
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 locals recommend
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
273 locals recommend
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
174 locals recommend
175 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr
175 locals recommend
104 locals recommend
Lincoln Square
104 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Edgewater
9 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
Lake View
43 locals recommend
Iconic neighborhood surrounding Wrigley Field famous for its nightlife, restaurants and bars!
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
177 locals recommend
Iconic neighborhood surrounding Wrigley Field famous for its nightlife, restaurants and bars!
55 locals recommend
Bucktown
55 locals recommend
Wealthy old and new mansions and buildings and famous for its lavish restaurants and bars and shops in the Triangle and Rush and Division Streets.
22 locals recommend
Gold Coast
22 locals recommend
Wealthy old and new mansions and buildings and famous for its lavish restaurants and bars and shops in the Triangle and Rush and Division Streets.
Downtown business and city government areas with iconic new and old hotels, restaurants, bars, colleges, museums and elevated and underground train stations.
61 locals recommend
Chicago Loop
61 locals recommend
Downtown business and city government areas with iconic new and old hotels, restaurants, bars, colleges, museums and elevated and underground train stations.
11 locals recommend
Streeterville
11 locals recommend
68 locals recommend
River North
68 locals recommend
Many of the cities newest restaurants, bars and places to live.
7 locals recommend
River West
7 locals recommend
Many of the cities newest restaurants, bars and places to live.
Some of the cities older establishments, restaurants, bars and shops.
49 locals recommend
Old Town
49 locals recommend
Some of the cities older establishments, restaurants, bars and shops.
154 locals recommend
Andersonville
154 locals recommend
Amazing river walk along Wacker all the way to the lake. Restaurants, bars, touristy, music etc. along the way.
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
273 locals recommend
Amazing river walk along Wacker all the way to the lake. Restaurants, bars, touristy, music etc. along the way.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 locals recommend
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave
258 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Chicago CityPASS
233 S Wacker Dr
10 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Amazing place to visit and walk around just north of the Lincoln Park Zoo.
140 locals recommend
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon Dr
140 locals recommend
Amazing place to visit and walk around just north of the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Few blocks away. Tennis courts (2), baseball diamond and lots of grass area to hang out.
9 locals recommend
Jonquil Park
1001 W Wrightwood Ave
9 locals recommend
Few blocks away. Tennis courts (2), baseball diamond and lots of grass area to hang out.
7 locals recommend
Burnham Park
1200-5700 S Lake Shore Dr
7 locals recommend
Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
3550 N Lake Shore Dr
Belmont Harbor Dog Beach
6 locals recommend
North Shore Beach Park
1040 W North Shore Ave
6 locals recommend
A must see and do if you love everything botanical and have the time!
167 locals recommend
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd
167 locals recommend
A must see and do if you love everything botanical and have the time!
48 locals recommend
North Pond
2610 N Cannon Dr
48 locals recommend
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
332 locals recommend
84 locals recommend
Oz Park
2021 N Burling St
84 locals recommend
Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
3550 N Lake Shore Dr
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
176 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach station
44 locals recommend
101 locals recommend
Foster Beach
101 locals recommend
Helen Doria Beach
18 locals recommend
12th Street Beach
18 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Park
3111 E 77th St
10 locals recommend
47 locals recommend
Loyola Beach
47 locals recommend
80 locals recommend
31st Street Beach station
80 locals recommend
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
297 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Oakwood Beach
17 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
57th Street Beach
28 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Modern art museum
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 locals recommend
Modern art museum
Museum of Science & Industry station
204 locals recommend
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 locals recommend
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 locals recommend
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
610 S LaSalle St
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
71 locals recommend
58 locals recommend
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand Ave
58 locals recommend
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th Pl
149 locals recommend
222 locals recommend
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th St
222 locals recommend
79 locals recommend
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan Ave
79 locals recommend
Briar Theatre is where it all started!
44 locals recommend
Blue Man Group Chicago
3133 N Halsted St
44 locals recommend
Briar Theatre is where it all started!
16 locals recommend
Theatre on the Lake
2401 N Lake Shore Dr
16 locals recommend
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
203 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
33 locals recommend
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Dr
21 locals recommend
62 locals recommend
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th St
62 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker Dr
44 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Royal George Theatre
1641 N Halsted St
10 locals recommend
47 locals recommend
Briar Street Theatre
3133 N Halsted St
47 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Apollo Theater Chicago
2550 N Lincoln Ave
8 locals recommend
51 locals recommend
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn St
51 locals recommend
Shakespeare Theater
109 locals recommend
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St
109 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

27 locals recommend
Barcocina
2901 N Sheffield Ave
27 locals recommend
Awesome traditional Irish Pub / Bar with extensive craft and traditional beers and spirits and great food and live music. Indoor and outdoor seating.
14 locals recommend
The Galway Arms
2442 N Clark St
14 locals recommend
Awesome traditional Irish Pub / Bar with extensive craft and traditional beers and spirits and great food and live music. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Great wine and spirits and eclectic dishes.
25 locals recommend
D.O.C Wine Bar
2602 N Clark St
25 locals recommend
Great wine and spirits and eclectic dishes.
Chicago classic iconic venue for Blues just around the corner.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
458 locals recommend
Chicago classic iconic venue for Blues just around the corner.
Bar and Blues -- a small but intimate iconic venue.
44 locals recommend
B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N Halsted St
44 locals recommend
Bar and Blues -- a small but intimate iconic venue.
A great place for Jazz
26 locals recommend
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
26 locals recommend
A great place for Jazz
Iconic Chicago showcase for Buddy Guy and Blues!
86 locals recommend
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave
86 locals recommend
Iconic Chicago showcase for Buddy Guy and Blues!
Iconic late night place for Jazz and cocktails -- many famous Jazz stars performing nightly!
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 locals recommend
Iconic late night place for Jazz and cocktails -- many famous Jazz stars performing nightly!
Iconic touristy late night piano bar!
19 locals recommend
Redhead Piano Bar
16 W Ontario St
19 locals recommend
Iconic touristy late night piano bar!
Live music venue / nightclub featuring live music, poets, actors etc.
REFUGE Live!
416 S Clark St
Live music venue / nightclub featuring live music, poets, actors etc.
Live music bar.
24 locals recommend
Howl at the Moon Chicago
26 W Hubbard St
24 locals recommend
Live music bar.
9 locals recommend
Mad River Bar & Grille
2909 N Sheffield Ave
9 locals recommend
Vaughan's Pub
2917 N Sheffield Ave
Great local pub with really good food.
Duke's Chicago
2616 N Clark St
Great local pub with really good food.
Touristy Irish bar with live music and European football.
8 locals recommend
Fado Irish Pub
100 W Grand Ave
8 locals recommend
Touristy Irish bar with live music and European football.
Irish local bar -- music, drinks and live music -- no food.
Irish Eyes
2519 N Lincoln Ave
Irish local bar -- music, drinks and live music -- no food.
Local eclectic bar with live performances.
Lilly's
2515 N Lincoln Ave
Local eclectic bar with live performances.
Summertime outdoor bar / food and music on North Avenue Beach
39 locals recommend
Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore Dr
39 locals recommend
Summertime outdoor bar / food and music on North Avenue Beach
15 locals recommend
Will's Northwoods Inn
3030 N Racine Ave
15 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N Broadway
69 locals recommend
83 locals recommend
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave
83 locals recommend
Elbo Room
23 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
1220 N State Pkwy
23 locals recommend
55 locals recommend
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave
55 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
aliveOne
2683 N Halsted St
12 locals recommend
The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary
2610 N Halsted St
19 locals recommend
77 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells St
77 locals recommend
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North Ave
433 locals recommend
79 locals recommend
Laugh Factory
3175 N Broadway
79 locals recommend
152 locals recommend
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
152 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Compass Bar
433 W Diversey Pkwy
6 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
George Street Pub
2858 N Halsted St
7 locals recommend
Matisse Tavern & Grill
674 W Diversey Pkwy
rooftop / terrace
AIRE Rooftop Bar
100 W Monroe St
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
Apogee
2 W Erie St
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
139 locals recommend
Cindy's
12 S Michigan Ave
139 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
11 locals recommend
GreenRiver
259 East Erie Street
11 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
19 locals recommend
Joy District Chicago
112 W Hubbard St
19 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
14 locals recommend
RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar
1 W Wacker Dr
14 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
51 locals recommend
The Robey
2018 W North Ave
51 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
Upstairs at The Gwen
521 N Rush St
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
21 locals recommend
Whiskey Business
1367 N Milwaukee Ave
21 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
72 locals recommend
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose Ave
72 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
37 locals recommend
The Up Room
2018 W North Ave
37 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
12 locals recommend
Cerise Rooftop
203 N Wabash Ave
12 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
21 locals recommend
Drumbar
201 E Delaware Pl
21 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
47 locals recommend
Davanti Enoteca
1359 W Taylor St
47 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace
rooftop / terrace
50 locals recommend
Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden Ave
50 locals recommend
rooftop / terrace

Essentials

202 locals recommend
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave
202 locals recommend
91 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak Rd
91 locals recommend
great for last minute cleaning and alterations.
Soon Cleaners
3250 N Halsted St
great for last minute cleaning and alterations.
Illinois Masonic Community Dentistry
811 W Wellington Ave
41 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
2339 N California Ave
41 locals recommend
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St
21 locals recommend
Rush University Medical Center
1620 W Harrison St
34 locals recommend
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Park West Family Physicians
830 W Diversey Pkwy
John D. Nicolas, MD
259 E Erie St
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
2550 N Clybourn Ave
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
360 locals recommend
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
360 locals recommend
Go see Mr. Lee for all your liquor needs!
Parkwest Food Mart
2733 N Halsted St
Go see Mr. Lee for all your liquor needs!
Need a last minute or scheduled haircut or tune-up, go see the artists like Lauren P over at Floyd's 99!
Floyd's 99 Barbershop (Lincoln Park)
2572 N Clark St
Need a last minute or scheduled haircut or tune-up, go see the artists like Lauren P over at Floyd's 99!
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
35 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1430 S Ashland Ave
35 locals recommend
63 locals recommend
Treasure Island Foods
63 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln Ave
91 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Paulina Market
3501 N Lincoln Ave
12 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Joong Boo Market
3333 N Kimball Ave
25 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
CD One Price Cleaners
2200 S Michigan Ave
10 locals recommend
Diversey Parkway Cleaners
934 W Diversey Pkwy
Diversey Shoe Repair
516 W Diversey Pkwy
Westside Shoe Hospital
837 W Diversey Pkwy
X-Press Cleaners
2615 N Halsted St
111 locals recommend
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey Pkwy
111 locals recommend
111 locals recommend
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey Pkwy
111 locals recommend
Walgreens Photo
1601 N Milwaukee Ave
135 locals recommend
CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
135 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
4051 N Lincoln Ave
40 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
4051 N Lincoln Ave
40 locals recommend