Adam's Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
It takes minutes to walk to the CTA train station at Wilson. (The Lawrence train station is closed for reconstruction.)
34 locals recommend
Wilson station
4620 N BroadwayIt takes minutes to walk to the CTA train station at Wilson. (The Lawrence train station is closed for reconstruction.)
Rent a Divvy bike here (by Walgreens) and enjoy the lakefront bike path south to Navy Pier and back!
23 locals recommend
Divvy
Rent a Divvy bike here (by Walgreens) and enjoy the lakefront bike path south to Navy Pier and back!
Drinks & Nightlife
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveIncredible concert venue!
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueIncredible concert venue!
Uptown Lounge
1136 W Lawrence AveOpen until 4 a.m. every night and 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayLegendary jazz club! Al Capone frequented. (in walking distance)
Uptown Underground
4707 N BroadwayIntimate speakeasy with magic shows, dance and burlesque.
Le Nocturne Chicago
4810 N BroadwayNearby bar (in walking distance).
Essentials
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdOpen until midnight.
Target
4466 N BroadwayMariano's
Nearby grocery store
Jewel-Osco
Nearby grocery store
Food Scene
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdSome of the best organic brunch you've ever had!
Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayDelicious Ethiopian restaurant! (in walking distance)
Luella's Southern Kitchen
4609 N Lincoln AveAbsolutely incredible and authentic Southern cooking!
m.henry
5707 N Clark StIncredible for brunch!
The Franklin Room
Trivoli Tavern
Incredible speakeasy vibe!
Ramen Takeya
819 W Fulton MarketAmazing ramen!
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green StDrinks in the lobby and Foxbar upstairs!
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North BroadwayDelicious Mexican
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StSouthern comfort food
Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwayDelicious Peking duck!
Rose Mary
Incredible Croatian/Italian in the West Loop! (must reserve well in advance)
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach
Montrose Dog Beach - Dog Friendly Area - Temporarily Closed
West Wilson DriveSightseeing
Chicago's world-famous Navy Pier with shopping, food, drinks, a massive ferris wheel, boat tours, cruises, an IMAX movie theatre and more!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveChicago's world-famous Navy Pier with shopping, food, drinks, a massive ferris wheel, boat tours, cruises, an IMAX movie theatre and more!
Chicago's iconic Mag Mile is full of the best shopping around!
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Chicago's iconic Mag Mile is full of the best shopping around!
Entertainment & Activities
Replay
5358 N Clark StGreat bar with free retro arcade games!
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrWorld-famous aquarium!
World-class movie theatre!
95 locals recommend
ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtWorld-class movie theatre!
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StExcellent movie theatre!
One of the largest movie screens you've ever seen at Chicago's legendary Navy Pier!
27 locals recommend
AMC Navy Pier IMAX
600 E Grand AveOne of the largest movie screens you've ever seen at Chicago's legendary Navy Pier!