Guidebook for Chicago
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree Zoo!
North Avenue Beach station
Where all the beautiful people go.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StA kids dream! Coolest park in Chicago with an awesome view!
Huge dog beach free to the public! Right next door is a human beach too.
28 locals recommend
Montrose Dog Beach - Dog Friendly Area - Temporarily Closed
West Wilson DriveHuge dog beach free to the public! Right next door is a human beach too.
Shopping
The best thrift store in the city! Lots of nice things, a lot of the apartment knick knacks I found here.
6 locals recommend
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
3301 W Montrose AveThe best thrift store in the city! Lots of nice things, a lot of the apartment knick knacks I found here.
Buffalo Exchange
1478 N Milwaukee AveAwesome resale shop with chic clothes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Arcade bar! Quarter gets you a play on over 100 machines. Really cool place to hang out, just a couple blocks away.
65 locals recommend
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveArcade bar! Quarter gets you a play on over 100 machines. Really cool place to hang out, just a couple blocks away.
The Mutiny
2428 N Western AveThe diviest of dive bars! Never been inside but looks alright.
Quenchers Saloon
Another local bar with an awesome craft beer selection.
Essentials
Great local grocery store just a block away, carries everything you need and great beer! Also has a juice bar and fresh prepared foods.
62 locals recommend
Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western AveGreat local grocery store just a block away, carries everything you need and great beer! Also has a juice bar and fresh prepared foods.
Food Scene
Siboney Cuban Cuisine
2165 North Western AvenueDelicious Cuban Restaurant across the street.
Another delicious Cuban place down the block. Great lunch specials.
17 locals recommend
Paladar Restaurant and Rum Bar
2252 N Western AveAnother delicious Cuban place down the block. Great lunch specials.
Vegetarian Mexican Restaurant across the street! Delicious and eco-friendly!
10 locals recommend
Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
2237 N Western AveVegetarian Mexican Restaurant across the street! Delicious and eco-friendly!
La Cocina Boricua De La Familia Galarza
2420 West Fullerton AvenueCheap Cuban restaurant with delicious food!
Unique pizza by the slice! And craft beer by the mason jar or pitcher!
25 locals recommend
Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park
1615 N Damen AveUnique pizza by the slice! And craft beer by the mason jar or pitcher!
Jim's Original
1250 S Union Ave24 hours. GET THE PORK CHOP SANDWICH!
Cai
2100 S Archer AveNice place to get Dim Sum.
Arts & Culture
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrSuch a cool museum. Go early because you'll spend days there!
The best museum for kids. You can spend an entire day inside, lots of awesome exhibits!
204 locals recommend
Museum of Science & Industry station
The best museum for kids. You can spend an entire day inside, lots of awesome exhibits!
Sightseeing
Best views of the city are from Lake Shore Drive. Just drive up and down!
13 locals recommend
North Lake Shore Drive
North Lake Shore DriveBest views of the city are from Lake Shore Drive. Just drive up and down!
See the world famous Wrigley Field! Come in the summer and catch a game!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StSee the world famous Wrigley Field! Come in the summer and catch a game!