Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Convenient location and everything you need when it comes to groceries. Best place to hit for ease of carrying groceries home, only a block away!
836 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StConvenient location and everything you need when it comes to groceries. Best place to hit for ease of carrying groceries home, only a block away!
All of the quick grab and go items right by the apartment. Also a great spot of less expensive souvenirs.
202 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveAll of the quick grab and go items right by the apartment. Also a great spot of less expensive souvenirs.
Shopping
This story carries unique Chicago souvenirs like maps, stickers, posters, t-shirts, and the coasters I have in the apartment. Also a great neighborhood for thrift store shopping.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Transit Tees
1371 N Milwaukee AveThis story carries unique Chicago souvenirs like maps, stickers, posters, t-shirts, and the coasters I have in the apartment. Also a great neighborhood for thrift store shopping.
Food Scene
Get yourself a Chicago style hot dog while in town, and they serve beer!
270 recommandé par les habitants
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StGet yourself a Chicago style hot dog while in town, and they serve beer!
Not exactly a restaurant, but seriously good popcorn and a Chicago classic.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveNot exactly a restaurant, but seriously good popcorn and a Chicago classic.
A little bit of a trek up to Logan Square but one of the only Michelin starred restaurants where you don't need a reservation. Get there early to avoid a long wait for a table.
830 recommandé par les habitants
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveA little bit of a trek up to Logan Square but one of the only Michelin starred restaurants where you don't need a reservation. Get there early to avoid a long wait for a table.
Great brunch or any other meal, reasonably priced modern American food exceptionally prepared. Walk in or book through opentable.com.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Knife & Tine
1417 West Fullerton AvenueGreat brunch or any other meal, reasonably priced modern American food exceptionally prepared. Walk in or book through opentable.com.
Best Indian Restaurant in the neighborhood.
7 recommandé par les habitants
India House Restaurant - Chicago
59 W Grand AveBest Indian Restaurant in the neighborhood.
The debate over who serves the best deep dish pizza is never ending but this is one of the best and close the apartment.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Due
619 N Wabash AveThe debate over who serves the best deep dish pizza is never ending but this is one of the best and close the apartment.
Impressively good food with a seafood and Mexican focus. They have good outdoor and indoor seating and their cocktails are awesome.
Mercadito Kitchen
10 E Delaware PlImpressively good food with a seafood and Mexican focus. They have good outdoor and indoor seating and their cocktails are awesome.
All the Italian food you can dream of! It is a cross between a grocer and a restaurant with many small counters to purchase wine, gelatto, bread, cheese, etc.
140 recommandé par les habitants
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StAll the Italian food you can dream of! It is a cross between a grocer and a restaurant with many small counters to purchase wine, gelatto, bread, cheese, etc.
Arts & Culture
A staple of Chicago comedy, you'll be sure to laugh and have a good time. Crunched for time? They serve food and drinks during shows.
433 recommandé par les habitants
The Second City
230 W North AveA staple of Chicago comedy, you'll be sure to laugh and have a good time. Crunched for time? They serve food and drinks during shows.
It's free! Great for kids or adults, who doesn't love a walk through the zoo!? Check out Zoo Lights in the winter, too!
1117 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's free! Great for kids or adults, who doesn't love a walk through the zoo!? Check out Zoo Lights in the winter, too!
Great for kids or adults. Plan on 2-4 hours of browsing the many exhibits. I could have skipped the aquatic show but otherwise really great animals!
673 recommandé par les habitants
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrGreat for kids or adults. Plan on 2-4 hours of browsing the many exhibits. I could have skipped the aquatic show but otherwise really great animals!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like dive bars, this is a place for you, it is literally in a basement. They have beer pong and other games, too.
Streeter's Tavern
50 E Chicago AveIf you like dive bars, this is a place for you, it is literally in a basement. They have beer pong and other games, too.
Knowledgeable bartenders and open until 4AM but still good earlier in the night.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Clark Street Ale House - River North
742 N Clark StKnowledgeable bartenders and open until 4AM but still good earlier in the night.
Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore DrWhen the weather is nice, the beach is the place to be!
Everything Else
Easy to get to on the red line from the apartment and lots of fun. Cubs fans have lots of spirit and it's a great place to get a burger and a beer.
1004 recommandé par les habitants
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StEasy to get to on the red line from the apartment and lots of fun. Cubs fans have lots of spirit and it's a great place to get a burger and a beer.
Sightseeing
The Glessner and Clarke homes are in an upscale neighborhood are neat historical sites. Free tours on Wednesdays! off the beaten path a little and unique, adjacent to the lovely Chicago Women's Park.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Glessner House Museum
1800 S Prairie AveThe Glessner and Clarke homes are in an upscale neighborhood are neat historical sites. Free tours on Wednesdays! off the beaten path a little and unique, adjacent to the lovely Chicago Women's Park.