Guidebook for Chicago
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Park Zoo is a free 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in the U.S. It is also one of free admission!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLincoln Park Zoo is a free 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in the U.S. It is also one of free admission!
Food Scene
The Blanchard
1935 N Lincoln Park WOne of the newest hottest french restaurants in town.
Cash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
115 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetCash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
Family-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
46 locals recommend
Nookies
1746 N Wells StFamily-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
Around since 1965, this cafe offers fondue paired with lots of wines in a romantic, intimate space.
20 locals recommend
Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveAround since 1965, this cafe offers fondue paired with lots of wines in a romantic, intimate space.
Longtime eatery known for its massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe.
26 locals recommend
R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park WLongtime eatery known for its massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe.
Luxe pastry shop crafting macarons, petit fours & other French confections, plus custom cakes.
17 locals recommend
Vanille Pâtisserie
3243 N BroadwayLuxe pastry shop crafting macarons, petit fours & other French confections, plus custom cakes.
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StLocal grocery.
Drinks & Nightlife
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StBest rooftop in the city.
Upscale pub food & a massive beer list served in an elegant wood-clad space with a mezzanine.
63 locals recommend
Old Town Pour House - Chicago
1419 N Wells StUpscale pub food & a massive beer list served in an elegant wood-clad space with a mezzanine.
Arts & Culture
The world's famous premier comedy club, theatre and school of improvisation.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveThe world's famous premier comedy club, theatre and school of improvisation.
Chicago History Museum was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago's history. It is located in Lincoln Park in a building at 1601 North Clark Street at the intersection of North Avenue
241 locals recommend
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StChicago History Museum was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago's history. It is located in Lincoln Park in a building at 1601 North Clark Street at the intersection of North Avenue
Shopping
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
724 West Armitage AvenueFamous summertime local farmers market in the park.
Parks & Nature
Popular lakeside sands with stores, informal dining, a parking lot & a beach house with city views.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
Popular lakeside sands with stores, informal dining, a parking lot & a beach house with city views.
Thousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure.
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrThousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure.