Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This upscale Italian restaurant is authentic, and will offer you a true taste of Chicago's Italian food, besides Deep Dish Pizza, that is also affordable.
28 locals recommend
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted StThis upscale Italian restaurant is authentic, and will offer you a true taste of Chicago's Italian food, besides Deep Dish Pizza, that is also affordable.
More than just a coffehouse, Next Door is a place where people to go to work in a lively, open environment.
Next door is a free office space that offers an alternative to Starbucks.
10 locals recommend
Next Door Chicago
659 W Diversey PkwyMore than just a coffehouse, Next Door is a place where people to go to work in a lively, open environment.
Next door is a free office space that offers an alternative to Starbucks.
Large portions, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Fantastic pancakes, crapes. Lots of outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
The Edge Bar & Grill
2720 N Clark StLarge portions, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Fantastic pancakes, crapes. Lots of outdoor seating.
Renaldi's Pizza
2827 N BroadwayGood smells, good food.
Order online for a 10% discount.
The Peasantry
2723 N Clark StModern twists on classic street food.
This sandwich chain was founded just north of Lakeview! Original is on 2264 N Lincoln Ave.
30 locals recommend
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
3424 N Southport AveThis sandwich chain was founded just north of Lakeview! Original is on 2264 N Lincoln Ave.
Prefer tea, Argo Tea is a relaxed cafe that has all of the tea selections you could ask for.
19 locals recommend
Argo Tea
3135 North BroadwayPrefer tea, Argo Tea is a relaxed cafe that has all of the tea selections you could ask for.
World Famous deep-dish pizza with homemade crust. Definitely a must-eat.
115 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetWorld Famous deep-dish pizza with homemade crust. Definitely a must-eat.
The highest-rated Spanish restaurant in Chicago; enjoy tapas, paella, y sangria at this affordable, yet upscale Spanish eatery!
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StThe highest-rated Spanish restaurant in Chicago; enjoy tapas, paella, y sangria at this affordable, yet upscale Spanish eatery!
Taste of Asia - Bamee Noodle Shop
3120-3122 N BroadwayGreat Thai Food for cheap
The famous Cheesecake Factory in Chicago is located at the base of the John Hancock Building.
34 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
875 N Michigan AveThe famous Cheesecake Factory in Chicago is located at the base of the John Hancock Building.
Amazing Korean food at an afforable price. A very highly-rated restaurant, and for good reason.
98 locals recommend
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayAmazing Korean food at an afforable price. A very highly-rated restaurant, and for good reason.
Sightseeing
If you are interested in Zoos, Lincoln Park has one! Right in the center of the park.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIf you are interested in Zoos, Lincoln Park has one! Right in the center of the park.
Take a nice stroll around the serene Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
41 locals recommend
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyTake a nice stroll around the serene Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Enjoy nature? Check out this acclaimed nature museum located in our own Lincoln Park.
140 locals recommend
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrEnjoy nature? Check out this acclaimed nature museum located in our own Lincoln Park.
The north-most of Chicago's three public beaches is a close bike ride away. Plenty of area to find the right place to lay out.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
The north-most of Chicago's three public beaches is a close bike ride away. Plenty of area to find the right place to lay out.
Oak Street Beach
A busier beach, good for city-beach experience.
While it is busy during the summer, navy pier is a tourist attraction that is worth visiting. It feeds the kid-at-heart.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveWhile it is busy during the summer, navy pier is a tourist attraction that is worth visiting. It feeds the kid-at-heart.
Like aquatic creatures? Enjoy the many exhibits at the Shedd Aquarium, one of three museums in the museum district.
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrLike aquatic creatures? Enjoy the many exhibits at the Shedd Aquarium, one of three museums in the museum district.
The Smithsonian of Chicago, Chicago's Field Museum has dinosaurs, mummies, gems, and much more!
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Smithsonian of Chicago, Chicago's Field Museum has dinosaurs, mummies, gems, and much more!
A favorite of many, The Adler Planetarium has exhibits that focus on astronomy, its history, and where it is headed. Watch amazing videos in IMAX dome theaters. Great and good. I highly recommend it.
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrA favorite of many, The Adler Planetarium has exhibits that focus on astronomy, its history, and where it is headed. Watch amazing videos in IMAX dome theaters. Great and good. I highly recommend it.
Further away, but a science-focused museum that is a joy to visit. Explore everything from the workings of locomotives to the advancement of aeronautical technologies.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrFurther away, but a science-focused museum that is a joy to visit. Explore everything from the workings of locomotives to the advancement of aeronautical technologies.
Lots of impressionist art. Stunning and renowned artworks straight from the history books. Alongside the Museum of Modern Art in New York, one of the best museums in the United States of America.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveLots of impressionist art. Stunning and renowned artworks straight from the history books. Alongside the Museum of Modern Art in New York, one of the best museums in the United States of America.
One of only two buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lots of high-end shops in this area.
25 locals recommend
Chicago
835 North Michigan AvenueOne of only two buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lots of high-end shops in this area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Duke's Chicago
2616 N Clark StGreat bar and grill if you like a good burger.
Duffy's Tavern and Grille
420 W Diversey PkwyYoung, hip hamburger joint. Good hamburgers.
It is a gay bar, but everyone goes! On Musical Monday, everyone sings along to musical theater and show tunes, and on Thursday, it's comedy night!
79 locals recommend
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StIt is a gay bar, but everyone goes! On Musical Monday, everyone sings along to musical theater and show tunes, and on Thursday, it's comedy night!
Never been, but it is an interesting looking bar, and definitely characterizes the transition from Lincoln Park to Boys Town.
13 locals recommend
Friar Tuck
3010 N BroadwayNever been, but it is an interesting looking bar, and definitely characterizes the transition from Lincoln Park to Boys Town.
Jake's Pub
2932 N Clark StDescribed as a great neighborhood bar.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyAn organic supermarket with reasonable prices.
Walgreens Pharmacy
1601 N Milwaukee AveTwo-story convenient store just across the street.
The best and largest organic grocery store that Chicago and surrounding area has to offer.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThe best and largest organic grocery store that Chicago and surrounding area has to offer.
Shopping
Express
913-49 W North AveFantastic sales and cool clothes!
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StOne of many shops in the area!
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3131 N Clark StGet "those shoes."
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
High-end shopping all along the magnificent mile.
Arts & Culture
Very entertaining. High-quality. Well-known comedians. A day show and a racier night show.
79 locals recommend
Laugh Factory
3175 N BroadwayVery entertaining. High-quality. Well-known comedians. A day show and a racier night show.
This local theater is located on the highest floors of the mall. It shows the newest and most highly-acclaimed releases.
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StThis local theater is located on the highest floors of the mall. It shows the newest and most highly-acclaimed releases.
Briar Street Theatre
3133 N Halsted StThe Blue Man Group shows here!
A highly-rated, worthwhile theater and bar around town.
38 locals recommend
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveA highly-rated, worthwhile theater and bar around town.
World famous Theatre; Alumnis include Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, John Belushi, Stephen Colbert, Mike Myers, Joan Rivers, and much much more!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveWorld famous Theatre; Alumnis include Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, John Belushi, Stephen Colbert, Mike Myers, Joan Rivers, and much much more!
"The Bean," a classic tourist attraction in Chicago. This large, reflective bean is fun to experience once.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St"The Bean," a classic tourist attraction in Chicago. This large, reflective bean is fun to experience once.
The largest gathering place in Chicago, home to its many festivals and many events.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe largest gathering place in Chicago, home to its many festivals and many events.
A free museum with daily exhibits. Learn about Chicago here!
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StA free museum with daily exhibits. Learn about Chicago here!
During baseball season, you can walk to see the cubs play in Wrigley Field.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StDuring baseball season, you can walk to see the cubs play in Wrigley Field.
During Football season, watch the Chicago Bears (Da Bears) play North American Football at Soldier Field.
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrDuring Football season, watch the Chicago Bears (Da Bears) play North American Football at Soldier Field.
Home of massive expos and big events like auto shows, technology exhibitions, and more. Worth looking for events at http://www.mccormickplace.com/
179 locals recommend
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrHome of massive expos and big events like auto shows, technology exhibitions, and more. Worth looking for events at http://www.mccormickplace.com/
World famous opera house located along the Chicago River. The Operas and musical theatre here are breathtaking.
28 locals recommend
Civic Opera House
1001 W Washington BlvdWorld famous opera house located along the Chicago River. The Operas and musical theatre here are breathtaking.
Everything Else
You can use this station to get downtown. You can buy a pass at the station.
13 locals recommend
Diversey Brown Line Station
You can use this station to get downtown. You can buy a pass at the station.
To reach the lake, head towards this monument. You will find an underpass that will take you past Lake Shore Drive and onto the lake bike/walking/running path.
Signal of Peace Monument
Lakefront TrailTo reach the lake, head towards this monument. You will find an underpass that will take you past Lake Shore Drive and onto the lake bike/walking/running path.