Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
A cheaper way to experience Chicago's rich improv theatre talent. BYOB. Check out their show Vamp, but all other shows are good too.
MCL Chicago
3110 North Sheffield AvenueA cheaper way to experience Chicago's rich improv theatre talent. BYOB. Check out their show Vamp, but all other shows are good too.
The Second City
230 W North AveIf you've never been, you have to go. It's always a fun time.
Essentials
Full grocery store. Also has a good selection of beer/wine upstairs. Cheaper than most other options in the area.
26 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3630 N Southport AveFull grocery store. Also has a good selection of beer/wine upstairs. Cheaper than most other options in the area.
Sightseeing
If you aren't here for a game, at least stop by for a photo out front.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StIf you aren't here for a game, at least stop by for a photo out front.
Food Scene
Best breakfast in the area! Great, unique dishes with lots of flavors. They have a cool "grocery store" as well.
84 locals recommend
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveBest breakfast in the area! Great, unique dishes with lots of flavors. They have a cool "grocery store" as well.
If you like empanadas, this is a great spot. Wonderful variety and incredible Cuban coffee. Spots to sit outside.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Tola
3612 N Southport AveIf you like empanadas, this is a great spot. Wonderful variety and incredible Cuban coffee. Spots to sit outside.
Southport & Irving SIP
4000 N Southport AveGreat brunch spot.
The best margaritas around. Good food and free chips/salsa with your drinks,
10 locals recommend
El Jardin
3335 N Clark StThe best margaritas around. Good food and free chips/salsa with your drinks,
Lowcountry Lakeview
3343 N Clark StGreat food and cocktails.
Our favorite brewery in town. They have board games and a wonderful atmosphere, but no food. However, feel free to order to there or bring something if you'd like.
47 locals recommend
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveOur favorite brewery in town. They have board games and a wonderful atmosphere, but no food. However, feel free to order to there or bring something if you'd like.
If you like wine & cheese, this is a must stop. Stop into their shop during the day for some samples/snacks or dine in their restaurant for dinner.
28 locals recommend
Bar Pastoral
2947 N BroadwayIf you like wine & cheese, this is a must stop. Stop into their shop during the day for some samples/snacks or dine in their restaurant for dinner.
The best sushi in the city bar none. No place to sit down and cash only. Plus it is a far drive... but if you can figure out a way to incorporate it to your day, you won't regret it.
17 locals recommend
Lawrence Fish Market
3920 West Lawrence AvenueThe best sushi in the city bar none. No place to sit down and cash only. Plus it is a far drive... but if you can figure out a way to incorporate it to your day, you won't regret it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walk down Clark and find a spot that feels right. We wouldn't recommend any of the spots for food though. Always great drink specials.
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
Walk down Clark and find a spot that feels right. We wouldn't recommend any of the spots for food though. Always great drink specials.
Good food with the best beer selection around. They also have the best patio in the area.
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveGood food with the best beer selection around. They also have the best patio in the area.
Perfect neighborhood bar. Free popcorn, good/cheap beer, and a great environment (not too loud).
15 locals recommend
Will's Northwoods Inn
3030 N Racine AvePerfect neighborhood bar. Free popcorn, good/cheap beer, and a great environment (not too loud).
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln AveGreat beer bar. They have beers from all around the Chicago area.
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveGood bar with the best live music in the area.
Parks & Nature
Fullerton Beach
A little quieter than North Ave or Oak Beach.
Beautiful area to walk around and experience the Chicago lakeshore.
20 locals recommend
Belmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation DrBeautiful area to walk around and experience the Chicago lakeshore.
The zoo is free, but the surrounding area is a beautiful walk. The Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings is a joy to experience.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThe zoo is free, but the surrounding area is a beautiful walk. The Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings is a joy to experience.
Entertainment & Activities
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueFun arcade bar.
Such a cool theatre. Lots of history and has so many hard to find films going at all times.
152 locals recommend
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveSuch a cool theatre. Lots of history and has so many hard to find films going at all times.