Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Dib Sushi Bar and Thai Cuisine
1025 West Lawrence AvenueGreat Thai food and fresh sushi!
Traditional Chicago hot dog/greasy food joint with big cones of soft serve for your sweet tooth.
Shelly's Tasty Freeze
5119 N Lincoln AveTraditional Chicago hot dog/greasy food joint with big cones of soft serve for your sweet tooth.
Jeri's Grill
4357 N Western AveCash Only! open 24 hours
Breakfast/Brunch only! Best pancakes, delicious fresh squeezed orange juice, lines that go down the block on weekends but worth it.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Famous Dutch Pancake Huis - Pannenkoeken Cafe
4757 N Western AveBreakfast/Brunch only! Best pancakes, delicious fresh squeezed orange juice, lines that go down the block on weekends but worth it.
Shopping
The actual Square of Lincoln Square. book stores, eclectic shops, apothecary, sweets, records, gelato, fo-yo, old school charm!
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Lincoln Square
The actual Square of Lincoln Square. book stores, eclectic shops, apothecary, sweets, records, gelato, fo-yo, old school charm!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool rooftop, wonderful local beer selection, and vegetarian friendly eats.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveCool rooftop, wonderful local beer selection, and vegetarian friendly eats.
The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveBecause they have an Elvis burger.
Huettenbar
4721 N Lincoln Aveit's got all the German beers.
Hansa Clipper
4659 N Lincoln Aveone of my favorites. dog friendly, large German drafts for $5-$6.
Cool local spot, you won't find tourists here. It's very chill, decent prices, friendly atmosphere.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood AveCool local spot, you won't find tourists here. It's very chill, decent prices, friendly atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Everything you see in a book about Chicago is probably here.
1243 recommandé par les habitants
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StEverything you see in a book about Chicago is probably here.
Hipster area with cool bars, used bookstores, live art scene etc. Go to the Double Door to catch a great band in the evenings.
371 recommandé par les habitants
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveHipster area with cool bars, used bookstores, live art scene etc. Go to the Double Door to catch a great band in the evenings.
Revolution Brewery is home here, along with many other interesting local favorite spots.
174 recommandé par les habitants
Logan Square
Revolution Brewery is home here, along with many other interesting local favorite spots.
This is the neighborhood you need to go to during daylight. So many amazing Hispanic restaurants, so much art, so much culture!
103 recommandé par les habitants
Pilsen
This is the neighborhood you need to go to during daylight. So many amazing Hispanic restaurants, so much art, so much culture!
absolutely beautiful temple. the gardens are fantastic, but it's inside that is breathtaking. They have a nice little visitors center too.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Maison d'adoration baha'ie
100 Linden Aveabsolutely beautiful temple. the gardens are fantastic, but it's inside that is breathtaking. They have a nice little visitors center too.
Big zoo, free to see the animals, you can bring your own food. There's also a conservatory next door that is also free. Lots of pretty things to see in the area!
1117 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StBig zoo, free to see the animals, you can bring your own food. There's also a conservatory next door that is also free. Lots of pretty things to see in the area!
Parks & Nature
Parc Winnemac
5100 N Leavitt Stbig, nice walking/running trails, peaceful.
River park is another nice one for runners and people looking for some peace.
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River Park
5100 N Francisco AveRiver park is another nice one for runners and people looking for some peace.
Arts & Culture
Musée d'histoire de Chicago
1601 N Clark StChicago's history.
Musée d'Art contemporain de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat modern art pieces!
Aquarium John G. Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrIt's a nice aquarium.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Drthis museum has many cool and interactive exhibits
Often showcase free live music or dance in the evenings, and tend to have art galleries open. Check for the times this place opens and closes, sometimes you can sit in there during off hours but you cant see the exhibits.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StOften showcase free live music or dance in the evenings, and tend to have art galleries open. Check for the times this place opens and closes, sometimes you can sit in there during off hours but you cant see the exhibits.
Essentials
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton Avethis place gets crowded.