Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena Ave www.baronbuena.com
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor Dr http://thedockatmontrosebeach.com/
Check out the menu at : http://www.michaelspizzachicago.com/#!eat/imahe. Authentic local neighborhood sports bar. LOTS of TV's. Great deep dish pizza, Prima Burger, tater tots and beer selection.
37 locals recommend
Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
4091 N BroadwayCheck out the menu at : http://www.michaelspizzachicago.com/#!eat/imahe. Authentic local neighborhood sports bar. LOTS of TV's. Great deep dish pizza, Prima Burger, tater tots and beer selection.
Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan RdHopping and fun local retro bar.
See: http://holidayclubchicago.com/
An iconic Chicago Institution for all things music. Funky. Totally authentic.
See: http://greenmilljazz.com/
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAn iconic Chicago Institution for all things music. Funky. Totally authentic.
See: http://greenmilljazz.com/
Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee Avehttp://www.davenportspianobar.com/
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveIconic Jazz Club
See: http://buddyguy.com/
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92 locals recommend
Boystown
Boystown neighborhood guide: where to eat, drink and what to see in ...
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Food Scene
Fun and tasty local restaurant and bar. Good TV's and selection of libations.
See: http://reservoirchicago.com/
33 locals recommend
The Reservoir
844 W Montrose AveFun and tasty local restaurant and bar. Good TV's and selection of libations.
See: http://reservoirchicago.com/
Our guests have loved this vegetarian restaurant. Prices are really affordable.
See: http://www.lovingheartvegan.com/
10 locals recommend
Earth's Healing Café
1942 W Montrose AveOur guests have loved this vegetarian restaurant. Prices are really affordable.
See: http://www.lovingheartvegan.com/
Pizza Rustica Inc
3908 North Sheridan Road http://www.pizzarusticachicago.com/
Grunge gyros and souvlaki. Yum.
See: http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/athenian-room/
32 locals recommend
Athenian Room
807 W Webster AveGrunge gyros and souvlaki. Yum.
See: http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/athenian-room/
Mussels specials on Wednesday night. Full bar.
See: http://www.fatcatbar.com/
58 locals recommend
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayMussels specials on Wednesday night. Full bar.
See: http://www.fatcatbar.com/
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North Broadway http://www.elmariachitequilabar.com/
A true Italian food emporium restaurant and retail phenomenon.
See: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/chicago/
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StA true Italian food emporium restaurant and retail phenomenon.
See: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/chicago/
Afternoon tea at the Drake is beyond lovely. A spectacular indulgence of civility.
See: http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court
11 locals recommend
The Drake
140 E Walton PlAfternoon tea at the Drake is beyond lovely. A spectacular indulgence of civility.
See: http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St www.lpzoo.org
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave https://navypier.com/
American Theater Company
1909 W Byron StWonderful local theater. See: http://www.atcweb.org/
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St https://www.steppenwolf.org/
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N Lincoln Ave http://victorygardens.org/
https://www.landmarktheatres.com/chicago/century-centre-cinema
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St https://www.landmarktheatres.com/chicago/century-centre-cinema
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Avehttp://www.musicboxtheatre.com/
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Drwww.sheddaquarium.org
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6 locals recommend
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72 E Randolph StHot Tix | Half-Price Theatre Tickets | Chicago, IL
www.hottix.org/
Half-price theatre tickets are available online as well as at 3 downtown Chicago locations. Get discounted tickets to over 200 theaters through Hot Tix.
Parks & Nature
Lovely bird sanctuary too.
See: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/montrose-beach/
See: https://www.google.com/search?q=montrose+beach&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt9Kj9m8PMAhVIOj4KHbGpALAQ_AUICSgD&biw=1920&bih=979
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
Lovely bird sanctuary too.
See: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/montrose-beach/
See: https://www.google.com/search?q=montrose+beach&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt9Kj9m8PMAhVIOj4KHbGpALAQ_AUICSgD&biw=1920&bih=979
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/lincoln-park/
Getting Around
Less than a block away.
Divvy is a bicycle sharing system located in the City of Chicago operated by Motivate for the Chicago Department of Transportation. It operates with 4760 bicycles++.
See: https://www.divvybikes.com
19 locals recommend
Divvy
Less than a block away.
Divvy is a bicycle sharing system located in the City of Chicago operated by Motivate for the Chicago Department of Transportation. It operates with 4760 bicycles++.
See: https://www.divvybikes.com
RED LINE SHERIDAN STOP
A pleasant couple of blocks walk away.
Also an option. But the Sheridan stop is one stop closer to the downtown.
34 locals recommend
Wilson station
4620 N BroadwayAlso an option. But the Sheridan stop is one stop closer to the downtown.
The 148 Express Bus downtown is < 1 block away. So convenient.
Check out the schedule:
6:00am
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Arrive
Foster/
Marine
3:00pm
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Chicago Transit Authority
567 W Lake StThe 148 Express Bus downtown is < 1 block away. So convenient.
Check out the schedule:
6:00am
6:20
6:35
6:45
6:53
6:59
7:04
7:08
7:13
7:17
7:21
7:25
7:29
7:32
7:36
7:39
7:43
7:47
7:51
7:55
8:00
8:05
8:10
8:15
8:20
8:26
8:33
8:41
8:50
9:00
9:11
9:23
Arrive
Foster/
Marine
3:00pm
3:17
3:33
3:48
4:02
4:15
4:27
4:38
4:48
4:57
5:05
5:13
5:21
5:30
5:40
5:51
6:03
6:16
6:30
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrChicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StGlessner House Museum
1800 S Prairie AveReally interesting historical home.
Spectacular restored Gilded Age Home and Decorative Arts museum.
33 locals recommend
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie StSpectacular restored Gilded Age Home and Decorative Arts museum.
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrSome wonderful Broadway theater passes through Chicago!
See: http://broadwayinchicago.com/
11 locals recommend
Broadway In Chicago
17 N State StSome wonderful Broadway theater passes through Chicago!
See: http://broadwayinchicago.com/
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayTwo blocks away. I love my Jewel. It has everything I need.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StNot far at all. Totally walkable.
Walgreens Pharmacy
953 W Irving Park RdTarget
4466 N BroadwayWithin walking a couple blocks.