Hyzman’s Guidebook
Bars and Nightlife
Great little piano bar in the heart of Gold Coast. One of the oldest bars in Chicago. Great music and bartending staff.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Zebra Lounge
1220 N State PkwyGreat little piano bar in the heart of Gold Coast. One of the oldest bars in Chicago. Great music and bartending staff.
Great fun space a short walk away for food and and drinks
85 recommandé par les habitants
Tavern On Rush
1031 N Rush StGreat fun space a short walk away for food and and drinks
If you like craft beer, this is the spot to be. Huge list of rotating taps both local and International.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Hopsmith Chicago
15 W Division StIf you like craft beer, this is the spot to be. Huge list of rotating taps both local and International.
The Lodge Tavern
21 W Division StHistoric dive bar on Division street
Happy Camper Pizzeria
1209 N Wells StHip spot for new age pizza and drinks
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StGreat spot for stand up comedy
The historic and internationally acclaimed improv comedy theater
433 recommandé par les habitants
The Second City
230 W North AveThe historic and internationally acclaimed improv comedy theater
Food scene
Incredible Italian restaurant in the heart of Gold Coast. Great food for a decent price with friendly staff.
Mario's Table
21 W Goethe StIncredible Italian restaurant in the heart of Gold Coast. Great food for a decent price with friendly staff.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveClassic Chicago deep dish pizza! Short walk from my unit
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush StClassic high end seafood restaurant
Award winning Chicago steakhouse and location of "The League" on FX
146 recommandé par les habitants
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StAward winning Chicago steakhouse and location of "The League" on FX
Sightseeing
About a 5-10 minute walk from my unit, enjoy a fun lakefront bar and restaurant with incredible views of the city and lakefront.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore DrAbout a 5-10 minute walk from my unit, enjoy a fun lakefront bar and restaurant with incredible views of the city and lakefront.
Iconic Chicago skyscraper about a 10 minute walk away from my unit.
295 recommandé par les habitants
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveIconic Chicago skyscraper about a 10 minute walk away from my unit.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveGreat mall for shopping, food and more!
So much do to here it would fit in every category! bars. restaurants, boat trips, museum, concert hall. Whatever you can think of, it's probably here.
933 recommandé par les habitants
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveSo much do to here it would fit in every category! bars. restaurants, boat trips, museum, concert hall. Whatever you can think of, it's probably here.
Great beach spot with a small cafe in a great location
176 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Street Beach
Great beach spot with a small cafe in a great location
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFun park and zoo
Neighborhoods
Nestled just north of the Magnificent Mile and right by Lake Michigan, Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood is an extension of the glitz, glamor and wealth of a city rich with history. The Gold Coast is full of upscale restaurants, high-end lofts, niche boutiques, and award-winning architecture that will make your jaw drop.
Chicago's Gold Coast didn’t necessarily get its name from the gorgeous weather like California (though summers by Oak Street Beach are positively rich). Instead, the neighborhood's name comes from the wealth of the Chicago residents who first settled there.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Gold Coast
Nestled just north of the Magnificent Mile and right by Lake Michigan, Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood is an extension of the glitz, glamor and wealth of a city rich with history. The Gold Coast is full of upscale restaurants, high-end lofts, niche boutiques, and award-winning architecture that will make your jaw drop.
Chicago's Gold Coast didn’t necessarily get its name from the gorgeous weather like California (though summers by Oak Street Beach are positively rich). Instead, the neighborhood's name comes from the wealth of the Chicago residents who first settled there.
This picturesque neighborhood is a nature lover’s dream — manicured gardens, a hidden lily pond, a historic indoor botanical garden, and tons of lakefront green space with sweeping city views. It also happens to be home to one of the country’s oldest free zoos and an acclaimed dining scene that includes one of the best restaurants on the planet.
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What really sets Lincoln Park apart is the area’s namesake park. That’s where you’ll find lushly landscaped grounds, the Lakefront Trail, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory, North Avenue Beach, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago History Museum, Nature Boardwalk, Farm in the Zoo, Theater on the Lake — there’s enough here to spend an entire day (or weekend, or week) exploring.
175 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrThis picturesque neighborhood is a nature lover’s dream — manicured gardens, a hidden lily pond, a historic indoor botanical garden, and tons of lakefront green space with sweeping city views. It also happens to be home to one of the country’s oldest free zoos and an acclaimed dining scene that includes one of the best restaurants on the planet.
Insider tips
What really sets Lincoln Park apart is the area’s namesake park. That’s where you’ll find lushly landscaped grounds, the Lakefront Trail, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory, North Avenue Beach, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago History Museum, Nature Boardwalk, Farm in the Zoo, Theater on the Lake — there’s enough here to spend an entire day (or weekend, or week) exploring.
It’s the birthplace of modern American improv, where you’ll find one of the world’s most legendary comedy clubs. We also love Old Town for its vintage charm, beautiful boutiques, and late-night buzz.
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Old Town is home to comedy star-maker The Second City, which introduced the world to Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Key & Peele, John Belushi, Jane Lynch, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and…well, you get the picture. You can catch a live show every night of the week, featuring the city’s top up-and-coming talent.
But Second City isn’t the only reason to explore here. This historic neighborhood is a picture-perfect place to shop on-trend boutiques, dine at historic restaurants, and admire homes in one of Chicago’s most luxurious residential districts. Wells Street is the main drag where you’ll find tons of buzzing spots to eat and drink — it’s a popular spot for bar hopping with the younger crowd.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Old Town
It’s the birthplace of modern American improv, where you’ll find one of the world’s most legendary comedy clubs. We also love Old Town for its vintage charm, beautiful boutiques, and late-night buzz.
Insider tips
Old Town is home to comedy star-maker The Second City, which introduced the world to Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Key & Peele, John Belushi, Jane Lynch, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and…well, you get the picture. You can catch a live show every night of the week, featuring the city’s top up-and-coming talent.
But Second City isn’t the only reason to explore here. This historic neighborhood is a picture-perfect place to shop on-trend boutiques, dine at historic restaurants, and admire homes in one of Chicago’s most luxurious residential districts. Wells Street is the main drag where you’ll find tons of buzzing spots to eat and drink — it’s a popular spot for bar hopping with the younger crowd.
There’s nothing not to love about stunning Streeterville. This buzzing enclave is home to historic Navy Pier, the provocative Museum of Contemporary Art, and a sweeping stretch of lakefront that offers easy access to everything Lake Michigan has to offer.
Insider tips
Streeterville is where you’ll find Navy Pier, a family-friendly playland packed with amusement rides (including the 200-foot Centennial Wheel), gift shops and eateries, docks lined with sightseeing and cruise boats (book a lunch or dinner cruise if you can), sweeping lakefront views, summer fireworks displays, the Chicago Children’s Museum, outdoor movie screenings and live music, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and so much more.
Beyond the Pier, you’ll find summertime fun at Ohio Street Beach and nearby Lakefront Trail. The Museum of Contemporary Art houses innovative and experimental exhibits, featuring everyone from David Bowie to Virgil Abloh. Don’t skip the gift shop here, it’s one of the city’s best. Between sightseeing, you can treat yourself to endless dining experiences, from iconic Chicago street foods to fine dining.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Streeterville
There’s nothing not to love about stunning Streeterville. This buzzing enclave is home to historic Navy Pier, the provocative Museum of Contemporary Art, and a sweeping stretch of lakefront that offers easy access to everything Lake Michigan has to offer.
Insider tips
Streeterville is where you’ll find Navy Pier, a family-friendly playland packed with amusement rides (including the 200-foot Centennial Wheel), gift shops and eateries, docks lined with sightseeing and cruise boats (book a lunch or dinner cruise if you can), sweeping lakefront views, summer fireworks displays, the Chicago Children’s Museum, outdoor movie screenings and live music, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and so much more.
Beyond the Pier, you’ll find summertime fun at Ohio Street Beach and nearby Lakefront Trail. The Museum of Contemporary Art houses innovative and experimental exhibits, featuring everyone from David Bowie to Virgil Abloh. Don’t skip the gift shop here, it’s one of the city’s best. Between sightseeing, you can treat yourself to endless dining experiences, from iconic Chicago street foods to fine dining.