Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
This European grocery store is very close by the apartment. There is also a Walgreen's (pharmacy/convenience store) in this building.
9 locals recommend
Treasure Island Foods
680 North Lake Shore DriveThis European grocery store is very close by the apartment. There is also a Walgreen's (pharmacy/convenience store) in this building.
Food Scene
Dollop serves Chicago-based Intellegentsia coffee and tea (as well as sandwiches and baked goods). It's a great, open and modern space with plenty of outlets for your laptop or mobile device.
98 locals recommend
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveDollop serves Chicago-based Intellegentsia coffee and tea (as well as sandwiches and baked goods). It's a great, open and modern space with plenty of outlets for your laptop or mobile device.
This is my favorite place for breakfast and brunch. Meli offers fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, as well as a number of vegan and vegetarian items.
52 locals recommend
Meli Cafe
301 S Halsted StThis is my favorite place for breakfast and brunch. Meli offers fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, as well as a number of vegan and vegetarian items.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Chef Rick Bayless is internationally recognized for elevating Mexican cuisine in the US. Be prepared to wait as this place is very busy.
38 locals recommend
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark StThis is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Chef Rick Bayless is internationally recognized for elevating Mexican cuisine in the US. Be prepared to wait as this place is very busy.
If you want to try the flavors of Frontera Grill, but want a fast-causal lunch, XOCO, their café next door, is the place to go. Their authentic Mexican hot chocolate is delicious.
40 locals recommend
XOCO
65 N Clark StIf you want to try the flavors of Frontera Grill, but want a fast-causal lunch, XOCO, their café next door, is the place to go. Their authentic Mexican hot chocolate is delicious.
LYFE Kitchen is great for a healthy lunch or dinner. Each meal is less than 600 calories. They have many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free items. Many of their ingredients are organic/local.
32 locals recommend
LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario StLYFE Kitchen is great for a healthy lunch or dinner. Each meal is less than 600 calories. They have many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free items. Many of their ingredients are organic/local.
Located in Water Tower, this is a great place to eat a casual lunch while shopping along Michigan Avenue. They offer a buffet and salad bar which offer many healthy options.
Foodease
835 Michigan AveLocated in Water Tower, this is a great place to eat a casual lunch while shopping along Michigan Avenue. They offer a buffet and salad bar which offer many healthy options.
Known for their custom wood-fired pizzas, Blaze is great for a fast-casual lunch.
The Arts Club of Chicago
201 E Ontario StKnown for their custom wood-fired pizzas, Blaze is great for a fast-casual lunch.
Sightseeing
The Hancock Tower is known for its observatory deck on the 96th floor with 360-degree views. It's very close by the apartment. Walk around Michigan Ave for many shops, restaurants, and sights.
111 locals recommend
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveThe Hancock Tower is known for its observatory deck on the 96th floor with 360-degree views. It's very close by the apartment. Walk around Michigan Ave for many shops, restaurants, and sights.
I recommend this boat tour for everyone's first trip to Chicago. It's fun and very educational. The best tours are run by the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
55 locals recommend
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrI recommend this boat tour for everyone's first trip to Chicago. It's fun and very educational. The best tours are run by the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
Known for "The Bean," this park hosts many free outdoor concerts throughout the year. It's a 15-20 minute walk from the apartment.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StKnown for "The Bean," this park hosts many free outdoor concerts throughout the year. It's a 15-20 minute walk from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
Located in the front of Navy Pier, this is a great place to take children for lots of fun and interactive exhibits.
58 locals recommend
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveLocated in the front of Navy Pier, this is a great place to take children for lots of fun and interactive exhibits.
Arts & Culture
This is a great museum that's very close to the apartment. The gift shop is really fun and unique. There is a wonderful Farmer's Market here every Tuesday from June-October.
532 locals recommend
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThis is a great museum that's very close to the apartment. The gift shop is really fun and unique. There is a wonderful Farmer's Market here every Tuesday from June-October.
This is a world-renowned museum which is definitely worth the trip. It's a short bus ride or a 20-25 minute walk from the apartment.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThis is a world-renowned museum which is definitely worth the trip. It's a short bus ride or a 20-25 minute walk from the apartment.
Everything Else
CorePower Yoga offers a number of different classes which mix elements of vinyasa, Bikram, and cardio/weight-training. I highly recommend you try a class here.
73 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StCorePower Yoga offers a number of different classes which mix elements of vinyasa, Bikram, and cardio/weight-training. I highly recommend you try a class here.