Dj's Tips!

Dj
Dj's Tips!

Food scene

The food is amazing and the cheesecake is to die for, if you don’t have time to pick it up in person I recommend door-dashing it. The pineapple upside down cheesecake is the best!
C.Y.O.C. Create Your Own Cheesecake and Cheesesteak - North Chicago
2314 North Green Bay Road
The food is amazing and the cheesecake is to die for, if you don’t have time to pick it up in person I recommend door-dashing it. The pineapple upside down cheesecake is the best!
If you’re in the city proper early you must check out Sugar Moon! Easily Chicago’s best bakery, but be warned they usually sell out by noon. Check their Instagram @sugarmoonchi for more
6 locals recommend
Sugar Moon
3612 W Wrightwood Ave
6 locals recommend
If you’re in the city proper early you must check out Sugar Moon! Easily Chicago’s best bakery, but be warned they usually sell out by noon. Check their Instagram @sugarmoonchi for more
JJ FISH & CHICKEN
1332 North Lewis Avenue
The mango flavor is unbelievable and they have homemade ranch.
Sauce & Toss
4200 Illinois 173
The mango flavor is unbelievable and they have homemade ranch.
Local Mexican snack place! They have amazing treats (highly recommend the Sandia Rocketa if available) also very involved in local community.
Chikito Pero Picoso Co.
2215 Grand Avenue
Local Mexican snack place! They have amazing treats (highly recommend the Sandia Rocketa if available) also very involved in local community.
If you’re looking for something a little more upscale whilst also being affordable and nearby this is a fabulous option!
The Chocolate Sanctuary
5101 Washington St
If you’re looking for something a little more upscale whilst also being affordable and nearby this is a fabulous option!
8 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
855 Cog Cir
8 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Absolutely gorgeous, the truffles in the gift shop are heaven.
167 locals recommend
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd
167 locals recommend
Absolutely gorgeous, the truffles in the gift shop are heaven.
If you love escape rooms or you’ve never been 60 to Escape is awesome! Located inside the Gurnee Mills Mall they provide private escape games for groups of two or more people and it’s always a great experience!
60 to Escape - Escape Rooms
6170 West Grand Avenue
If you love escape rooms or you’ve never been 60 to Escape is awesome! Located inside the Gurnee Mills Mall they provide private escape games for groups of two or more people and it’s always a great experience!
It’s free except for parking!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
It’s free except for parking!
Great place to catch a show, within walking distance of the house.
16 locals recommend
Genesee Theatre
203 N Genesee St
16 locals recommend
Great place to catch a show, within walking distance of the house.
135 locals recommend
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America Parkway
135 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Illinois Beach State Park
1 Lake Front Dr
15 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

Cute downtown area similar to Waukegan with great food options and a nice park.
8 locals recommend
Libertyville
8 locals recommend
Cute downtown area similar to Waukegan with great food options and a nice park.

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