Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great food, beer list and atmosphere! Seating from private booths to communal table.
97 recommandé par les habitants
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketGreat food, beer list and atmosphere! Seating from private booths to communal table.
Great food, unique cocktails and trendy atmosphere! It's difficult to get into on a weekend, but you can always stop in for a seat in the bar or lounge.
496 recommandé par les habitants
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StGreat food, unique cocktails and trendy atmosphere! It's difficult to get into on a weekend, but you can always stop in for a seat in the bar or lounge.
Great sushi, decent saki list, and great ambiance. One of the better sushi restaurants in the neighborhood.
Sushi Wabi
842 West Randolph StreetGreat sushi, decent saki list, and great ambiance. One of the better sushi restaurants in the neighborhood.
The spot is great for a quick in/out sandwich, burger, or salad. Nothing special, just typical food from the grill.
Jubilee Juice & Grill
140 N Halsted StThe spot is great for a quick in/out sandwich, burger, or salad. Nothing special, just typical food from the grill.
Top notch everything, from food to service. Rivaled only by the best restaurants in Chicago.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Blackbird Restaurant
619 W Randolph StTop notch everything, from food to service. Rivaled only by the best restaurants in Chicago.
Like Blackbird, Avec has top notch everything, from food to service. Rivaled only by the best restaurants in Chicago.
87 recommandé par les habitants
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StLike Blackbird, Avec has top notch everything, from food to service. Rivaled only by the best restaurants in Chicago.
The ONLY restaurant in Chicago to order Mexican delivery from (they're on GrubHub). You won't be disappointed.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveThe ONLY restaurant in Chicago to order Mexican delivery from (they're on GrubHub). You won't be disappointed.
Awesome food, drinks and tequila options. Their ice cubes are like no other. Big star also sits in a great part of town (bucktown/wicker park), and you will not be short on options of things to do.
1176 recommandé par les habitants
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveAwesome food, drinks and tequila options. Their ice cubes are like no other. Big star also sits in a great part of town (bucktown/wicker park), and you will not be short on options of things to do.
Au Cheval puts a hip spin on moderately priced ‘diner’ delights, craft beers and updated cocktail classics. Open kitchen, hot music, counter and tufted leather booth seating till 2 AM.
620 recommandé par les habitants
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StAu Cheval puts a hip spin on moderately priced ‘diner’ delights, craft beers and updated cocktail classics. Open kitchen, hot music, counter and tufted leather booth seating till 2 AM.
Sister restaurant to Chef Stephanie Izard's Girl & the Goat, Little Goat is Izard's take on a classic American diner. Adjacent, is Little Goat Bread with sandwiches, coffee and a bar.
159 recommandé par les habitants
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StSister restaurant to Chef Stephanie Izard's Girl & the Goat, Little Goat is Izard's take on a classic American diner. Adjacent, is Little Goat Bread with sandwiches, coffee and a bar.
Amazing tapas, wine, and ambiance! It's located right of Michigan Ave, too, so neatly tucked away of the busiest street in Chicago.
99 recommandé par les habitants
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveAmazing tapas, wine, and ambiance! It's located right of Michigan Ave, too, so neatly tucked away of the busiest street in Chicago.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice rotating selection of home-made and guest microbrews! Tons of TVs and seating in the front, with a more secluded bar in the back. The food is typical bar food and nothing to rave about, however.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph StNice rotating selection of home-made and guest microbrews! Tons of TVs and seating in the front, with a more secluded bar in the back. The food is typical bar food and nothing to rave about, however.
Not only to they have an amazing craft cocktail list, the food is superb! One of my favorite hangout spots, whether it's at the bar, table or upstairs lounge!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StNot only to they have an amazing craft cocktail list, the food is superb! One of my favorite hangout spots, whether it's at the bar, table or upstairs lounge!
So many great beers available here, it'll be hard to find something you won't love!
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Beer Bistro
1061 West Madison StreetSo many great beers available here, it'll be hard to find something you won't love!
This would be my local go-to bar if I lived in the neighborhood. Great bar crew and scene.
7 recommandé par les habitants
SWIG
1469 N Milwaukee AveThis would be my local go-to bar if I lived in the neighborhood. Great bar crew and scene.
Great drink menu and craft cocktails supplied by a great bar staff. I have yet to eat there, but have heard great things.
58 recommandé par les habitants
The Bedford
1612 West Division StreetGreat drink menu and craft cocktails supplied by a great bar staff. I have yet to eat there, but have heard great things.
The best bar on the beach, hands down. Spend the day on the beach or at Castaways...either way, it'll be a blast.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore DrThe best bar on the beach, hands down. Spend the day on the beach or at Castaways...either way, it'll be a blast.
You'll be 27 stories high on State street with an amazing view of Chicago. Drinks can be pricey, but the ambiance of the venue is unbeatable. One of my favorite bars to visit in the spring & summer.
67 recommandé par les habitants
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StYou'll be 27 stories high on State street with an amazing view of Chicago. Drinks can be pricey, but the ambiance of the venue is unbeatable. One of my favorite bars to visit in the spring & summer.
This is a regular spot for Chicago natives and a must-visit for those new to Goose Island beers. Try a 312, Green Line, Matilda, Sofie, and ALL Bourbon County's in rotation! Thank me later :)
32 recommandé par les habitants
Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveThis is a regular spot for Chicago natives and a must-visit for those new to Goose Island beers. Try a 312, Green Line, Matilda, Sofie, and ALL Bourbon County's in rotation! Thank me later :)
Love or hate him, the Trump in Chicago is a great place to visit for a drink or two. Check out the trendy Rebar for a drink, Sixteen for a formal dinner, or The Terrace for dinner with a view.
Trump International Hotel and Tower
Love or hate him, the Trump in Chicago is a great place to visit for a drink or two. Check out the trendy Rebar for a drink, Sixteen for a formal dinner, or The Terrace for dinner with a view.
Essentials
I have the benefit of living right above my local grocery store. Nothing special other than convenience, as it stocks the standards. Contains a Chase Bank, Starbuck's, pharmacy and sells alcohol.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Dominick's Finer Foods
959 W Fullerton AveI have the benefit of living right above my local grocery store. Nothing special other than convenience, as it stocks the standards. Contains a Chase Bank, Starbuck's, pharmacy and sells alcohol.
This places puts Whole Foods to shame! Even though I live above a grocer, I often walk an extra block to Mariano's for the best organic food around.
866 recommandé par les habitants
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThis places puts Whole Foods to shame! Even though I live above a grocer, I often walk an extra block to Mariano's for the best organic food around.
Everything Else
Home of the Chicago Cubs! You HAVE to go to a Cubs game at Wrigley. It will be one of the better experiences you will have in Chicago. Don't get lost in the Cubby Bear ;)
1004 recommandé par les habitants
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs! You HAVE to go to a Cubs game at Wrigley. It will be one of the better experiences you will have in Chicago. Don't get lost in the Cubby Bear ;)
Try to attend a Bulls or Blackhawks game while in Chicago. Both are great teams worth the mile walk/bus ride!
200 recommandé par les habitants
United Center
1901 W Madison StTry to attend a Bulls or Blackhawks game while in Chicago. Both are great teams worth the mile walk/bus ride!
Home of The Chicago Bears football team! Check them out and some of the other offerings of the South Loop.
300 recommandé par les habitants
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of The Chicago Bears football team! Check them out and some of the other offerings of the South Loop.
Sightseeing
Check out the Sears (Willis) Tower's 103rd floor Skydeck and step out onto The Ledge!
http://www.theskydeck.com/
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrCheck out the Sears (Willis) Tower's 103rd floor Skydeck and step out onto The Ledge!
http://www.theskydeck.com/
The world-famous Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum has numerous space science exhibitions & the world's most important astronomical instruments. It also has amazing panoramic views of Chicago!
393 recommandé par les habitants
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThe world-famous Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum has numerous space science exhibitions & the world's most important astronomical instruments. It also has amazing panoramic views of Chicago!
Navy Pier is 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries & attractions. It's home to the famous 15-story Ferris wheel, IMAX Theatre, Children's Museum, Cirque Shanghai, cruises & more!
933 recommandé par les habitants
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries & attractions. It's home to the famous 15-story Ferris wheel, IMAX Theatre, Children's Museum, Cirque Shanghai, cruises & more!
From its state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design & art, to the free concerts, exhibitions, tours, & family activities, Millennium Park is the best location to appreciate Chicago.
1243 recommandé par les habitants
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StFrom its state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design & art, to the free concerts, exhibitions, tours, & family activities, Millennium Park is the best location to appreciate Chicago.
This place is MINDBLOWING! I would go every day if I could. The variance in exhibitions is unlike any other aquarium. It's a great place to visit solo, with a friend or an entire family. DO IT!
673 recommandé par les habitants
Aquarium John G. Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrThis place is MINDBLOWING! I would go every day if I could. The variance in exhibitions is unlike any other aquarium. It's a great place to visit solo, with a friend or an entire family. DO IT!
Ever seen Married with Children? Bucky is the famous fountain? But seriously, it's a cool pace to visit and take a photo with. If you are already visiting Millennium Park, you can't miss it!
219 recommandé par les habitants
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrEver seen Married with Children? Bucky is the famous fountain? But seriously, it's a cool pace to visit and take a photo with. If you are already visiting Millennium Park, you can't miss it!
This place inspired me so much as a kid and still does so today. With over 35,000 artifacts and 14 acres of hands-on experiences, the museum sparks scientific inquiry and creativity.
483 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrThis place inspired me so much as a kid and still does so today. With over 35,000 artifacts and 14 acres of hands-on experiences, the museum sparks scientific inquiry and creativity.
Arts & Culture
The Lincoln Park Zoo is not only free, but also open 365 days a year! It spans 35 acres and truly has some of the best species I have ever seen. I love this place!
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Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StThe Lincoln Park Zoo is not only free, but also open 365 days a year! It spans 35 acres and truly has some of the best species I have ever seen. I love this place!
The Second City specializes in sketch comedy and improv, and delivers seven nights a week. A must-visit if you head toward Chicago's Old Town neighborhood!
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The Second City
230 W North AveThe Second City specializes in sketch comedy and improv, and delivers seven nights a week. A must-visit if you head toward Chicago's Old Town neighborhood!
Yes, Chicago has a beach! And it's VERY active in the spring & summer months. From global beach volleyball championships, to Red Bull FlugTag, the beach is the place to be during the summer days!
44 recommandé par les habitants
North Avenue Beach station
Yes, Chicago has a beach! And it's VERY active in the spring & summer months. From global beach volleyball championships, to Red Bull FlugTag, the beach is the place to be during the summer days!
Chicago White Sox
333 W 35th StHome of the White Sox!
Shopping
The world-famous Michigan Avenue shopping begins here! Magnificent Mile is a great strip to walk & absorb all-things Chicago. Head 3 blocks West to State St for more shopping & sightseeing!
598 recommandé par les habitants
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The world-famous Michigan Avenue shopping begins here! Magnificent Mile is a great strip to walk & absorb all-things Chicago. Head 3 blocks West to State St for more shopping & sightseeing!