Guidebook for Ravenswood Guest House Annex ~ Chicago
Everything Else
Beautiful views, great beach, great place to pack lunch and go for a walk.
6 locals recommend
Montrose Harbor Office
601 W Montrose AveBeautiful views, great beach, great place to pack lunch and go for a walk.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StThe historic home of the Chicago Cubs.
Must visit the Bean "Cloud Gate" sculpture and the near by fountain. Great place for kids of all ages to take off their shoes during hot summer weather and splash around with Chicago natives.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMust visit the Bean "Cloud Gate" sculpture and the near by fountain. Great place for kids of all ages to take off their shoes during hot summer weather and splash around with Chicago natives.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveA must see tourist destination!
This park - The Bean, the fountain, the gardens and the entire Millennium Park complex are a delight in all seasons. In the summer the fountain is a fun place to sit, get feet wet and see people.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThis park - The Bean, the fountain, the gardens and the entire Millennium Park complex are a delight in all seasons. In the summer the fountain is a fun place to sit, get feet wet and see people.
Check out their schedule - for concerns and activities. The entire neighborhood around the school is worth visiting - great little shops and restaurants.
103 locals recommend
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveCheck out their schedule - for concerns and activities. The entire neighborhood around the school is worth visiting - great little shops and restaurants.
$20 tickets available on day of performance... call box office early. Innovative - center that incubates great theatrical talent. See website what's playing. 1650 N Halsted St (312) 335-1650
109 locals recommend
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St$20 tickets available on day of performance... call box office early. Innovative - center that incubates great theatrical talent. See website what's playing. 1650 N Halsted St (312) 335-1650
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the country's great Art Museums.
Like dogs? Here is dog heaven - a beach where dogs are permitted to be off leash.
28 locals recommend
Montrose Dog Beach - Dog Friendly Area - Temporarily Closed
West Wilson DriveLike dogs? Here is dog heaven - a beach where dogs are permitted to be off leash.
This is a major Red Line stop - from here it is possible to walk to our house / or to hop on the Peterson Bus and get off two stops after Clark Street and to walk 100 yards to our house.
36 locals recommend
Bryn Mawr Red Line Station
This is a major Red Line stop - from here it is possible to walk to our house / or to hop on the Peterson Bus and get off two stops after Clark Street and to walk 100 yards to our house.
It is easy to walk from this station to our house - it is about 3/5 of a mile to the house. Straight west on Granville and then down Ravenswood to our place.
19 locals recommend
Granville station
1119 W Granville AveIt is easy to walk from this station to our house - it is about 3/5 of a mile to the house. Straight west on Granville and then down Ravenswood to our place.
Sightseeing
Great place to experience the out of doors in any season. Swimming and "beach" during the summer.
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
Great place to experience the out of doors in any season. Swimming and "beach" during the summer.
One of the main centers of Baha's faith. Beautiful structure - point of interest.
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveOne of the main centers of Baha's faith. Beautiful structure - point of interest.
Great FREE family entertainment - easy to get to via the Clark Street bus from our house. Great for adults and children. Wonderful exhibits and ultra accessible children's zoo.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StGreat FREE family entertainment - easy to get to via the Clark Street bus from our house. Great for adults and children. Wonderful exhibits and ultra accessible children's zoo.
On a Saturday night - you might as well be in Bombay or some place in Pakistan or India - Devon Avenue bustles with sounds reminiscent of the sub-continent. Traffic slows to a crawl - great food!
13 locals recommend
Little India
On a Saturday night - you might as well be in Bombay or some place in Pakistan or India - Devon Avenue bustles with sounds reminiscent of the sub-continent. Traffic slows to a crawl - great food!
Andersonville is one of the most friendly neighborhoods in the city. A short distance from the Ravenswood Guest House Annex, it is a diverse, artistic, safe, fun community. It is like a village within the city. Great restaurants, shopping, people watching.
Between its historic architecture, dynamic bar scene and bustling main street, Andersonville is a thriving example of a charming u urban neighborhood. Andersonville combines Swedish and Scandinavian roots and small-town charm - with the city's newest and hippest stores and restaurants.
Andersonville
Andersonville is one of the most friendly neighborhoods in the city. A short distance from the Ravenswood Guest House Annex, it is a diverse, artistic, safe, fun community. It is like a village within the city. Great restaurants, shopping, people watching.
Between its historic architecture, dynamic bar scene and bustling main street, Andersonville is a thriving example of a charming u urban neighborhood. Andersonville combines Swedish and Scandinavian roots and small-town charm - with the city's newest and hippest stores and restaurants.
Food Scene
We don't just recommend this restaurant - we recommend the entire area. On a Saturday night you might as well be in India or Pakistan... for a really diverse ethnic experience - come here!
17 locals recommend
Viceroy of India
We don't just recommend this restaurant - we recommend the entire area. On a Saturday night you might as well be in India or Pakistan... for a really diverse ethnic experience - come here!
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveSome of the best Sushi on the planet.
Popular breakfast and lunch place on the north end of Andersonville - on weekends be prepared to stand in line.
94 locals recommend
m.henry
5707 N Clark StPopular breakfast and lunch place on the north end of Andersonville - on weekends be prepared to stand in line.
Absolutely best Pho (Vietnamese soup) - for less than $10 - found anywhere in Chicago.
10 locals recommend
Pho Lily
5100 N BroadwayAbsolutely best Pho (Vietnamese soup) - for less than $10 - found anywhere in Chicago.
Finest deserts and simple healthy menu - in the heart of Andersonville. Comfort food. Main meals - best known for their home baked deserts.
42 locals recommend
A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StFinest deserts and simple healthy menu - in the heart of Andersonville. Comfort food. Main meals - best known for their home baked deserts.
Unusual little gem about a mile from our home. Situated right on the water - a great place to eat out doors and look out over the lake.
12 locals recommend
Berger Park
6205 N Sheridan RdUnusual little gem about a mile from our home. Situated right on the water - a great place to eat out doors and look out over the lake.
Cozy Swedish cafe dishing up coffee, omelets, hot sandwiches & meatballs for breakfast & lunch. Small neighborhood restaurant - low cost - only seats 25 or so patrons - basic hardy Swedish fare.
54 locals recommend
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StCozy Swedish cafe dishing up coffee, omelets, hot sandwiches & meatballs for breakfast & lunch. Small neighborhood restaurant - low cost - only seats 25 or so patrons - basic hardy Swedish fare.
Simple good basic food - casual - fun kid friendly atmosphere - good place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice place for meeting friends - can accommodate large crowds by putting tables together.
38 locals recommend
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveSimple good basic food - casual - fun kid friendly atmosphere - good place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice place for meeting friends - can accommodate large crowds by putting tables together.
This is one of the most authentic sushi restaurants in Chicago - calling for a reservation is recommended.(847) 675-5177 - NOT TO BE MISSED!
Renga-Tei
3956 W Touhy AveThis is one of the most authentic sushi restaurants in Chicago - calling for a reservation is recommended.(847) 675-5177 - NOT TO BE MISSED!
Inexpensive authentic food - easy walk from house. Want more Indian food options - keep walking west past Western Avenue and you will find dozens of Indian and Pakistani restaurant options.
37 locals recommend
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
2032 W Devon AveInexpensive authentic food - easy walk from house. Want more Indian food options - keep walking west past Western Avenue and you will find dozens of Indian and Pakistani restaurant options.
This Cafe and Bakery is open for lunch and breakfast - the food is excellent and it is run by Misericordia's Heart of Mercy Village ~ great place to pick up a fresh cup of coffee, sit outside during the spring summer and fall and watch the neighborhood go by.
Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery and Cafe
This Cafe and Bakery is open for lunch and breakfast - the food is excellent and it is run by Misericordia's Heart of Mercy Village ~ great place to pick up a fresh cup of coffee, sit outside during the spring summer and fall and watch the neighborhood go by.
Arts & Culture
Simple, lovely Museum - describing life of early immigrants and residents of our community. Our home on Ravenswood was originally occupied by a Swedish family and was their homestead since the 1890's
71 locals recommend
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StSimple, lovely Museum - describing life of early immigrants and residents of our community. Our home on Ravenswood was originally occupied by a Swedish family and was their homestead since the 1890's
Essentials
Wonderful little neighborhood grocery store. Foods from around the world, fresh fruit and vegetables - wine and beer from exotic places.
47 locals recommend
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveWonderful little neighborhood grocery store. Foods from around the world, fresh fruit and vegetables - wine and beer from exotic places.
Great place to shop for groceries - not far by bicycle or car from our house.
171 locals recommend
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveGreat place to shop for groceries - not far by bicycle or car from our house.
Your basic grocery store - can pick up staples here - a short ride from our house.
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayYour basic grocery store - can pick up staples here - a short ride from our house.
Easy walk or bicycle ride from our house - full service grocery store - indoor cafe, high quality (although expensive at times) food and wine, great cheese department, and good take out options.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StEasy walk or bicycle ride from our house - full service grocery store - indoor cafe, high quality (although expensive at times) food and wine, great cheese department, and good take out options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveGreat place to eat and watch get a sense of the Lincoln Square neighborhood.
Historic bar - once was Al Capone's hang out. Maintains the roaring 20's decor.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayHistoric bar - once was Al Capone's hang out. Maintains the roaring 20's decor.
Neighborhood favorite within walking distance from the Annex. Open all year - Cajun-spiced American fare, craft brews & TV sports bar. - (773) 561-7433 - real "Chicago" neighborhood scene.
20 locals recommend
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood AveNeighborhood favorite within walking distance from the Annex. Open all year - Cajun-spiced American fare, craft brews & TV sports bar. - (773) 561-7433 - real "Chicago" neighborhood scene.
The Dock is a restaurant and music venue located right on the Beach at Montrose Beach. Only open during the late spring, all summer and early fall - it is a delightful place to sit outside, listen to usually good cover band music, have a simple dinner and drinks, and enjoy Chicago's amazing lakefront.
37 locals recommend
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor DrThe Dock is a restaurant and music venue located right on the Beach at Montrose Beach. Only open during the late spring, all summer and early fall - it is a delightful place to sit outside, listen to usually good cover band music, have a simple dinner and drinks, and enjoy Chicago's amazing lakefront.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful - somewhat secluded beach. Easy parking, beach house with changing room/bathrooms. Safe - great place to sun and swim.
101 locals recommend
Foster Beach
Wonderful - somewhat secluded beach. Easy parking, beach house with changing room/bathrooms. Safe - great place to sun and swim.