Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
It's always rated as one of the best burgers in the country and if the wait is too long, there are a million other incredible places in that neighborhood to eat great and have awesome beers or cocktails.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StIt's always rated as one of the best burgers in the country and if the wait is too long, there are a million other incredible places in that neighborhood to eat great and have awesome beers or cocktails.
Not the biggest Greektown, but you're close so why not enjoy some authentic Greek food nearby. We typically go to Greek Islands but they're all great.
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Greektown
Not the biggest Greektown, but you're close so why not enjoy some authentic Greek food nearby. We typically go to Greek Islands but they're all great.
This place is in my work neighborhood so I'm bias, but it has great burgers, great buffet and a charming and cozy place to have incredible coffee while having a place to work and hang for as long as you like.
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3 Greens Market
354 W Hubbard StThis place is in my work neighborhood so I'm bias, but it has great burgers, great buffet and a charming and cozy place to have incredible coffee while having a place to work and hang for as long as you like.
Not exactly "Chicago Style" pizza, but incredible nonetheless. My favorite pie in the city. Caramelized crust, and generous with toppings. It's pizza that's TRULY comfort food.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueNot exactly "Chicago Style" pizza, but incredible nonetheless. My favorite pie in the city. Caramelized crust, and generous with toppings. It's pizza that's TRULY comfort food.
It has EVERYTHING that you could want of a small Italian town in the bustling River North neighborhood. Great eats, and drinks, plus you can take away some authentic italian groceries back for cooking some great stuff later.
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StIt has EVERYTHING that you could want of a small Italian town in the bustling River North neighborhood. Great eats, and drinks, plus you can take away some authentic italian groceries back for cooking some great stuff later.
Great neighborhood full of great boutiques, concert venues, great restaurants and funky bars. This neighborhood has a lot to offer the young and young at heart.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveGreat neighborhood full of great boutiques, concert venues, great restaurants and funky bars. This neighborhood has a lot to offer the young and young at heart.
Sightseeing
Big beautiful park with so many amazing things nearby. There's also the new addition of the Maggie Daley park across the street and that's awesome for kids. The Art Museum is also across the street.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StBig beautiful park with so many amazing things nearby. There's also the new addition of the Maggie Daley park across the street and that's awesome for kids. The Art Museum is also across the street.
Get a view of the whole city from the tallest building in America!
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Willis Tower Skydeck
Get a view of the whole city from the tallest building in America!
Great place for those that like to shop and also, you can head up to the Signature Room/Lounge and get another great view of the city.
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875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveGreat place for those that like to shop and also, you can head up to the Signature Room/Lounge and get another great view of the city.
Get on a boat and have someone tell you all about Chicago history and architecture.
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Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrGet on a boat and have someone tell you all about Chicago history and architecture.
Arts & Culture
One of the best art museums in the world. You can spend an entire day in there.
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Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the best art museums in the world. You can spend an entire day in there.
Musée Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrAn incredible place to catch a concert or a comedy act. Every great musician has played here at some point.
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Chicago Theatre
175 N State StAn incredible place to catch a concert or a comedy act. Every great musician has played here at some point.
Stunningly beautiful library, especially if you go up to the top floor.
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Harold Washington Library
400 South State StreetStunningly beautiful library, especially if you go up to the top floor.
Drinks & Nightlife
This isn't by an means my favorite neighborhood, but along with Randolph(restaurant row) this neighborhood offers some of the best dining in the city. It also has a ton of very touristy bars and nightclubs for those of you that want to shake a tail-feather with the who's who of the city.
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River North
This isn't by an means my favorite neighborhood, but along with Randolph(restaurant row) this neighborhood offers some of the best dining in the city. It also has a ton of very touristy bars and nightclubs for those of you that want to shake a tail-feather with the who's who of the city.
Iconic craft brewery a little off the beaten path(of few night stay tourism that is) Good food and great beer.
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Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveIconic craft brewery a little off the beaten path(of few night stay tourism that is) Good food and great beer.
Another great place that gets you into the hip Logan Square neighborhood.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveAnother great place that gets you into the hip Logan Square neighborhood.
Another amazing Chicago brewery. Great food, cool neighborhood.
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Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveAnother amazing Chicago brewery. Great food, cool neighborhood.
Entertainment & Activities
Aquarium John G. Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrIconic Navy Pier with it's beautifully new Ferris Wheel has a lot to offer including boat tours, theatre, and the occasional concert.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveIconic Navy Pier with it's beautifully new Ferris Wheel has a lot to offer including boat tours, theatre, and the occasional concert.
A new addition to the city, grab a bike or just go for a walk on here and get a peaceful view of some of Chicago's coolest neighborhoods.
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailA new addition to the city, grab a bike or just go for a walk on here and get a peaceful view of some of Chicago's coolest neighborhoods.
Great movie theater with restaurants and shops. Inside there's a nice restaurant and bar as well with a nice view of the city. An interesting place really. Also, it's right behind the place and a short walk.
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ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtGreat movie theater with restaurants and shops. Inside there's a nice restaurant and bar as well with a nice view of the city. An interesting place really. Also, it's right behind the place and a short walk.
Really cool and hip place to catch a concert, pick up some vinyl records or have some award winning wings. In the summer time they have a great patio too.
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Reggies Chicago
2105 S State StReally cool and hip place to catch a concert, pick up some vinyl records or have some award winning wings. In the summer time they have a great patio too.
Shopping
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGreat place nearby for groceries
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGreat place nearby for groceries
There are lots of shopping options on State Street. State (0 East/West) and Madison (0 North/South) also mark the epicenter of the Chicago street grid system. All addresses increase/decrease when you go north/south and east/west from this point.
State & Madison station
There are lots of shopping options on State Street. State (0 East/West) and Madison (0 North/South) also mark the epicenter of the Chicago street grid system. All addresses increase/decrease when you go north/south and east/west from this point.
This is a very popular area to shop downtown.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
This is a very popular area to shop downtown.
Parks & Nature
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StThis is an old elevated train line that has been converted into a biking/running/walking trail. At select locations along the trail there are parks.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueThis is an old elevated train line that has been converted into a biking/running/walking trail. At select locations along the trail there are parks.