Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Stax Cafe
1401 W Taylor StGreat for brunch!
Davanti Enoteca
1359 W Taylor StGreat for dinner and a glass of wine!
The Rosebud
1500 W Taylor StA very traditional Italian restaurant in the heart of Little Italy
THE COFFEE ALLEY
1152 W Taylor StNice coffee shop
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StHigh end grocery store with lots of eat in stalls and restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
Whether it is Soho House or one of the many bars and restaurants on Randolph Street, you are sure to have a good evening in Chicago
53 locals recommend
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green StWhether it is Soho House or one of the many bars and restaurants on Randolph Street, you are sure to have a good evening in Chicago
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StGreat bar
I like their downstairs library but they don't take reservations and it's hard to get in...
66 locals recommend
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie StI like their downstairs library but they don't take reservations and it's hard to get in...
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBLUES bar
B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N Halsted StBlues Bar
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth CtCity Winery
1200 W Randolph StThey have live performances almost every night
Go to their bar on the 96th floor for great cocktails and fabulous views of the city
157 locals recommend
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueGo to their bar on the 96th floor for great cocktails and fabulous views of the city
One of the best views of the city from a great rooftop bar. Recommended during summer time.
28 locals recommend
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
85 E Wacker DrOne of the best views of the city from a great rooftop bar. Recommended during summer time.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayJazz club perfectly preserved from Capone's era...
Shopping
If you are interested in discounted shopping, this is the place! Next to Norstrom rack, there is TJMAXX, Burlington Coat Factory and Marshals!!!
Nordstrom Rack
1118 S Canal StIf you are interested in discounted shopping, this is the place! Next to Norstrom rack, there is TJMAXX, Burlington Coat Factory and Marshals!!!
DICK'S Sporting Goods
1100 S Canal StA staple of Chicago's shopping. You will find lots of inexpensive shopping nearby on State Street
70 locals recommend
Macy's
111 North State StreetA staple of Chicago's shopping. You will find lots of inexpensive shopping nearby on State Street
The Shops at North Bridge
520 N Michigan AveLots of higher end shopping on the Magnificent Mile
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StHuge grocery store within walking distance
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StHigher end grocery store
Getting Around
Racine station
430 S Racine AveBlue Line to O'Hare and City Center
Arts & Culture
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveChicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveLyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker DrThe iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StGreat improv theatre
The Second City
230 W North AveThe famous Chicago comedy club
Museum of Science & Industry station
Sightseeing
One of Chicago's most famous buildings. The Skydeck is a very popular attraction.
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
One of Chicago's most famous buildings. The Skydeck is a very popular attraction.
Phenomenal park offering lots of free entertainment during summer time
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StPhenomenal park offering lots of free entertainment during summer time
Best river cruise for sightseeing - Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
55 locals recommend
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrBest river cruise for sightseeing - Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave