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Bike share program. It’s $10 day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
36 locals recommend
Divvy
36 locals recommend
Bike share program. It’s $10 day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
Public transit train, 7 mi. $2.25/ride, or unlimited rides: $10/1-day pass, $20/3-day pass, $28/7-day pass.
91 locals recommend
Belmont station
945 W Belmont Ave
91 locals recommend
Public transit train, 7 mi. $2.25/ride, or unlimited rides: $10/1-day pass, $20/3-day pass, $28/7-day pass.
36 bus stop, goes north/south on Broadway. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 locals recommend
36 bus stop, goes north/south on Broadway. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
146 express hops on Lake Shore Drive and gets you to Mag Mile in ~7 min. 151 runs local to downtown. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
Temple Sholom
3480 N Lake Shore Dr
146 express hops on Lake Shore Drive and gets you to Mag Mile in ~7 min. 151 runs local to downtown. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
Great massage parlor
VIP Feet Feel Spa
3347 N Clark St
Great massage parlor

Sightseeing

Building made with parts of famous structures from around the world!
15 locals recommend
Tribune Tower
15 locals recommend
Building made with parts of famous structures from around the world!

Arts & Culture

One of the city's largest and most popular museums.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 locals recommend
One of the city's largest and most popular museums.
Home to "The Bean" and houses lots of free concerts. Check choosechicago.com for info.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 locals recommend
Home to "The Bean" and houses lots of free concerts. Check choosechicago.com for info.
Chicago's famous improve comedy spot. Many comedians got their starts here!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North Ave
433 locals recommend
Chicago's famous improve comedy spot. Many comedians got their starts here!
Home to the Cubs!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
Home to the Cubs!
Driving Range and 18-hole Mini Golf, 1 mile, open to the public, rental clubs available
32 locals recommend
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey Pkwy
32 locals recommend
Driving Range and 18-hole Mini Golf, 1 mile, open to the public, rental clubs available
.6 mi, 9-hole golf course on the lake, open to pub, rental clubs available
27 locals recommend
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3701 N Recreation Dr
27 locals recommend
.6 mi, 9-hole golf course on the lake, open to pub, rental clubs available
.6 mi, open to the public
19 locals recommend
Waveland Park Tennis Courts
3650 N Recreation Dr
19 locals recommend
.6 mi, open to the public
cocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 locals recommend
cocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
blues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
458 locals recommend
blues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
intimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
23 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
1220 N State Pkwy
23 locals recommend
intimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit

Entertainment & Activities

Located on Navy Pier, home to the Ferris Wheel and other attractions.
58 locals recommend
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand Ave
58 locals recommend
Located on Navy Pier, home to the Ferris Wheel and other attractions.
Free, year round zoo
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
Free, year round zoo
A comedy show similar with an athletic face-off theme. Great for all ages.
13 locals recommend
CSz Theater Chicago
1501 North Kingsbury Street
13 locals recommend
A comedy show similar with an athletic face-off theme. Great for all ages.

Shopping

The mecca for shopping in Chicago. Take the 146 bus and be there in 8 min.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 locals recommend
The mecca for shopping in Chicago. Take the 146 bus and be there in 8 min.

Drinks & Nightlife

.7 mi, low-key bar, arcade machines, karaoke/DJ, beer pong
BEER
3415 North Clark Street
.7 mi, low-key bar, arcade machines, karaoke/DJ, beer pong
end of the block, bar with pub fare and large whiskey menu, TVs with sports games
42 locals recommend
ROCKS lakeview
3463 N Broadway
42 locals recommend
end of the block, bar with pub fare and large whiskey menu, TVs with sports games
.7 mi, dive bar, DJ, karaoke
13 locals recommend
Friar Tuck
3010 N Broadway
13 locals recommend
.7 mi, dive bar, DJ, karaoke
1st floor has cocktail lounge, dance bar in the basement
6 locals recommend
Matilda
3101 N Sheffield Ave
6 locals recommend
1st floor has cocktail lounge, dance bar in the basement

Food Scene

.6 mi, casual teahouse chain, also serves baked goods and panini
19 locals recommend
Argo Tea
3135 North Broadway
19 locals recommend
.6 mi, casual teahouse chain, also serves baked goods and panini
.3 mi, long-time local café with coffee and tea from around the world
22 locals recommend
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N Broadway
22 locals recommend
.3 mi, long-time local café with coffee and tea from around the world
.6 mi, Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N Broadway
95 locals recommend
.6 mi, Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made
.2 mi, awesome breakfast/lunch place, BYOB
52 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N Broadway
52 locals recommend
.2 mi, awesome breakfast/lunch place, BYOB
.7 mi, neighborhood bistro with artisanal influences
28 locals recommend
Bar Pastoral
2947 N Broadway
28 locals recommend
.7 mi, neighborhood bistro with artisanal influences
.6 mi, rustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
19 locals recommend
Ceres' Table
3124 N Broadway
19 locals recommend
.6 mi, rustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
.5 mi, trendy new restaurant in neighborhood, gastropub/ brewery, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
96 locals recommend
DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadway
96 locals recommend
.5 mi, trendy new restaurant in neighborhood, gastropub/ brewery, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
.7 mi, fast casual spot for a Chicago-style hot dog
12 locals recommend
Flub A Dub Chub's
3021 N Broadway
12 locals recommend
.7 mi, fast casual spot for a Chicago-style hot dog
1 mile, famous Chicago deep dish chain; put name in early because wait tends to be long
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
519 locals recommend
1 mile, famous Chicago deep dish chain; put name in early because wait tends to be long
.5 mi, cozy bistro, menu changes regularly, BYOB
33 locals recommend
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield Road
33 locals recommend
.5 mi, cozy bistro, menu changes regularly, BYOB
.4 mi, Thai and other Asian cuisine, BYOB
50 locals recommend
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North Broadway
50 locals recommend
.4 mi, Thai and other Asian cuisine, BYOB
.4 mi, retro 24-hour diner, BYOB
19 locals recommend
Melrose Diner
3233 North Broadway
19 locals recommend
.4 mi, retro 24-hour diner, BYOB
BBQ joint; BYOB
20 locals recommend
Wrigley BBQ
3208 Forest Hill Boulevard
20 locals recommend
BBQ joint; BYOB