Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Huge Grocery Store that also has pre made food options. Beer and liquor available as well
866 recommandé par les habitants
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveHuge Grocery Store that also has pre made food options. Beer and liquor available as well
CVS
771 N Ogden AvePharmacy and everything you would need for daily essentials
Food Scene
Awesome Brunch Spot - voted one of the best in Chicago! New Mexican based fare. Killer Bloody Mary's
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Flo
1434 W Chicago AveAwesome Brunch Spot - voted one of the best in Chicago! New Mexican based fare. Killer Bloody Mary's
Worth the wait for these spectacular tacos! Awesome outdoor patio during the great weather months
1176 recommandé par les habitants
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveWorth the wait for these spectacular tacos! Awesome outdoor patio during the great weather months
Check out this restaurant and others in Greektown, about a mile from my place. Great Food and atmosphere!
50 recommandé par les habitants
Greek Islands
200 S Halsted StCheck out this restaurant and others in Greektown, about a mile from my place. Great Food and atmosphere!
Bon Appetit named it America's Best Burger, but get there early due to lines.... http://chicago.eater.com/2012/10/1/6540239/bon-appetit-names-au-cheval-best-burger
620 recommandé par les habitants
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBon Appetit named it America's Best Burger, but get there early due to lines.... http://chicago.eater.com/2012/10/1/6540239/bon-appetit-names-au-cheval-best-burger
Unique Cemitas aka 'Mexican Sandwiches' very popular spot in Chicago that was featured on Diners, Dives & Drive In's. Great for a quick lunch or dinner
27 recommandé par les habitants
Cemitas Puebla
817 W Fulton MarketUnique Cemitas aka 'Mexican Sandwiches' very popular spot in Chicago that was featured on Diners, Dives & Drive In's. Great for a quick lunch or dinner
Fun place with a huge outdoor patio and roof deck
66 recommandé par les habitants
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StFun place with a huge outdoor patio and roof deck
Great Sushi and Thai Food that is very reasonably priced
60 recommandé par les habitants
Butterfly Sushi Bar
1139 W Grand AveGreat Sushi and Thai Food that is very reasonably priced
Very hip place that is just around the corner. Italian-American farmhouse fare in small & large plates plus cocktails & beer in candlelit digs
37 recommandé par les habitants
Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueVery hip place that is just around the corner. Italian-American farmhouse fare in small & large plates plus cocktails & beer in candlelit digs
Drinks & Nightlife
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StLegendary Blues Venue on the North Side of the City
Blues Icon Buddy Guy's Bar in the South Loop never disappoints. If you are lucky you may see Buddy hop on stage and play if he happens to be in town
86 recommandé par les habitants
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveBlues Icon Buddy Guy's Bar in the South Loop never disappoints. If you are lucky you may see Buddy hop on stage and play if he happens to be in town
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard StreetGreat Jazz Club located in River North
Fun downtown piano bar that is a Chicago legend. Be forewarned that they have a dress code or shoes, collared shirts and no shorts. Very late last calls.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Redhead Piano Bar
16 W Ontario StFun downtown piano bar that is a Chicago legend. Be forewarned that they have a dress code or shoes, collared shirts and no shorts. Very late last calls.
Old time speakeasy with Great Jazz. If you go here you have to do a shot of Malort - a Chicago tradition you will never forget.
471 recommandé par les habitants
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOld time speakeasy with Great Jazz. If you go here you have to do a shot of Malort - a Chicago tradition you will never forget.
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph StHip Hangout in trendy Restaurant Row
Across from Big Star. Great Martinis and drink menu at unbelievable prices. Above average bar food as well
36 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveAcross from Big Star. Great Martinis and drink menu at unbelievable prices. Above average bar food as well
Sightseeing
If it is a nice day you should check out the Chicago Architecture Tours. There are many walking tours which are great but the 90 minute boat tour on the river is something I highly recommend.
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Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrIf it is a nice day you should check out the Chicago Architecture Tours. There are many walking tours which are great but the 90 minute boat tour on the river is something I highly recommend.
Spectacular views of Chicago on clear days. Stand out on the plexiglass deck 100+ stories above the ground for a photo of a lifetime. Be forewarned that there are usually very long lines on weekends.
348 recommandé par les habitants
Willis Tower Skydeck
Spectacular views of Chicago on clear days. Stand out on the plexiglass deck 100+ stories above the ground for a photo of a lifetime. Be forewarned that there are usually very long lines on weekends.
Beautiful Park nestled into the Chicago Skyline. Visit 'The Bean' & 'Crown Fountain' to get some social media pics. Visit the outdoor bar. In the Summer see a free concert or outdoor movie (so much fun) at the Pritzker Pavilion. http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/about-millennium-park/895/
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StBeautiful Park nestled into the Chicago Skyline. Visit 'The Bean' & 'Crown Fountain' to get some social media pics. Visit the outdoor bar. In the Summer see a free concert or outdoor movie (so much fun) at the Pritzker Pavilion. http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/about-millennium-park/895/
Parks & Nature
Oasis in the city. Some great sculptures and gardens. The famous Buckingham Fountain is here. Bring your skateboard for the spectacular, newly built skate park!
332 recommandé par les habitants
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StOasis in the city. Some great sculptures and gardens. The famous Buckingham Fountain is here. Bring your skateboard for the spectacular, newly built skate park!
Arts & Culture
World Class Museum with many iconic works of art. New Modern Art wing is amazing.
532 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveWorld Class Museum with many iconic works of art. New Modern Art wing is amazing.
Little bit of a journey but worth the trip. Huge place that you can spend days searching and discovering.
483 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrLittle bit of a journey but worth the trip. Huge place that you can spend days searching and discovering.
Say Hello to Sue, the largest, best-preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found.
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrSay Hello to Sue, the largest, best-preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found.
Very underrated but fascinating museum on the history of this great city
241 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StVery underrated but fascinating museum on the history of this great city
Shopping
World Class Shopping and Restaurants located on this famous street
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
World Class Shopping and Restaurants located on this famous street