Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveBarneys New York, Chicago
15 E Oak StNeiman Marcus
737 N Michigan AveSightseeing
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StA major zoo in the middle of the city. See the lions, tigers and bears.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StA major zoo in the middle of the city. See the lions, tigers and bears.
Arts & Culture
The Murakami Exhibit running until september. Yo mut check out the gift store.
532 locals recommend
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe Murakami Exhibit running until september. Yo mut check out the gift store.
Mexican Museum of Culture
3610 W 26th StA great little museum in the heart of Pilsen Neighborhood.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe best museum in the US
Great place to go to in summer. Movies and concert in the park. Bring your picnic basket.
52 locals recommend
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StGreat place to go to in summer. Movies and concert in the park. Bring your picnic basket.
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrSue the dinosaur and much more
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StLearn a little more about this great city
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrDolphins, Sharks and jellyfish
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St2 blocks away from the apartment.
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StTreasure Island Foods
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron StFood Scene
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StYou must try the dates wrapped in bacon. An amazing wine list.
One of the best burgers in town. Great cocktails as well. Come early there is usually a line
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StOne of the best burgers in town. Great cocktails as well. Come early there is usually a line
El Che Bar
845 West Washington BoulevardOne of the best restaurant in Chicago.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThe home of the famous Chicago pizza.
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StTop Chef's Stephanie Izard's diner. The food is amazing.
XOCO
65 N Clark StRick Bayless's Mexican sandwich shop.
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketGreat house made beers and the food is delicious
Phoenix Restaurant
2131 S Archer AveThe place to go in Chinatown
Great food and drinks. Go around the corner to Bombolla for coffee and donuts.
47 locals recommend
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph StGreat food and drinks. Go around the corner to Bombolla for coffee and donuts.
Hubbard Inn
110 W Hubbard StGreat food and Drinks
If you are looking for great cocktails and well thought out food.
24 locals recommend
GT Fish & Oyster
531 N Wells StIf you are looking for great cocktails and well thought out food.
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveEveryone should give this place a try.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdOne of Chicago's gems
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen AvePie, Pie and biscuits
If you are looking for a great old fashioned bakery with cookies, cakes, pie and everything in between this is the place.
45 locals recommend
Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster AveIf you are looking for a great old fashioned bakery with cookies, cakes, pie and everything in between this is the place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lone Wolf
806 W Randolph StGreat for drinks. In the heart of Randolph Restaurant Row.
James Beard Award winner Paul McGhee's tiki bar. There is usually a line.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveJames Beard Award winner Paul McGhee's tiki bar. There is usually a line.
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki drinks make the world a better place.
Great beer selection. Right around the corner from the apartment.
13 locals recommend
Clark Street Ale House - River North
742 N Clark StGreat beer selection. Right around the corner from the apartment.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveOne of the best rooftop bars in the city. It overlooks Millennium Park.
Richard's Bar
491 N Milwaukee AveIf you are looking for a great dive bar, this is the place
Great place to hang out by the river on a gorgeous summer day
28 locals recommend
City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
11 W. Riverwalk SouthGreat place to hang out by the river on a gorgeous summer day
Grant Achatz world famous bar. A must try if you want to sip some interesting cocktails and nibbles.
77 locals recommend
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketGrant Achatz world famous bar. A must try if you want to sip some interesting cocktails and nibbles.
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StGreat place to go for music and drinks
Everything Else
Get a feel for the chicago river as you watch the boats go by. Also there are plenty of places to grab a bite or a drink
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrGet a feel for the chicago river as you watch the boats go by. Also there are plenty of places to grab a bite or a drink
Great place to hit the beach and watch some volley ball. There is a cool bar there called castaways if you want to quench your thirst.
44 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach station
Great place to hit the beach and watch some volley ball. There is a cool bar there called castaways if you want to quench your thirst.