Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Nicky's Chinese Food
5231 S Woodlawn AveGood food and they deliver
Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtGreat food, cocktails and people
President Obama's favorite breakfast spot! You may even get a chance to sit at he favorite table (if its not already occupied).
90 locals recommend
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StPresident Obama's favorite breakfast spot! You may even get a chance to sit at he favorite table (if its not already occupied).
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago's famous deep dish pizza!
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveChicago's famous popcorn!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WGreat restaurant, craft cocktails and music.
Great Asian inspired restaurant! Live music on Thursday evening.
46 locals recommend
Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
1509 E 53rd StGreat Asian inspired restaurant! Live music on Thursday evening.
Sightseeing
Formerly known as the Sears Tower, this is the tallest building in the US. You can visit this build and view the entire city of Chicago from the top floor!
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
Formerly known as the Sears Tower, this is the tallest building in the US. You can visit this build and view the entire city of Chicago from the top floor!
Food, Children's Museum, fun or romantic walk on the pier, ferris wheel, boat tours and more!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveFood, Children's Museum, fun or romantic walk on the pier, ferris wheel, boat tours and more!
Shopping
The infamous Mag Mile is the place to go for high end fashion, spectacular store window displays and the downtown Chicago experience.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The infamous Mag Mile is the place to go for high end fashion, spectacular store window displays and the downtown Chicago experience.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveGreat indoor mall in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Silver Room
1506 E 53rd StParks & Nature
The best park in Chicago (per my 8 year old son)! However, it is pretty cool. He's a park expert.
15 locals recommend
Maggie Daley Park Rock Climbing
337 E Randolph Service StThe best park in Chicago (per my 8 year old son)! However, it is pretty cool. He's a park expert.
One of Chicago's many beach areas, along Lake Shore Drive. 31st Street Beach has a playground for the kids, food concession stand and DJ's (on selected dates).
80 locals recommend
31st Street Beach station
One of Chicago's many beach areas, along Lake Shore Drive. 31st Street Beach has a playground for the kids, food concession stand and DJ's (on selected dates).
Arts & Culture
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlThe University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveGallery Guichard
436 E 47th StEssentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveWhole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveLA Fitness
2828 N Clark StUChicago Medicine
5841 S Maryland AveWalgreens
1554 E 55th St