Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
A wonderful experience to visit the Zoo and the Lincoln Park Conservatory. FREE! Beautiful Lagoon and Lilly Pond for respite in the city.
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Zoológico de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StA wonderful experience to visit the Zoo and the Lincoln Park Conservatory. FREE! Beautiful Lagoon and Lilly Pond for respite in the city.
If your interested in Chicago History this is a great museum. Small and informative. One of my favorites.
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Chicago Historical Society
1601 N Clark StIf your interested in Chicago History this is a great museum. Small and informative. One of my favorites.
Seven dollars can take you from the Loop as far south as Chinatown along the Chicago River, offering a unique look at some of the city's most iconic architecture without the heftier price tag!
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Chicago Water Taxi
400 N Michigan Ave
Seven dollars can take you from the Loop as far south as Chinatown along the Chicago River, offering a unique look at some of the city's most iconic architecture without the heftier price tag!
Stunning conservatory and gardens.
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Conservatorio de Garfield Park
300 N Central Park AveStunning conservatory and gardens.
There are always cutting edge exhibits and the oldies are fabulous. The largest science museum, enjoy live science experiences, big-screen movie, go back in time while visiting the future.
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Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
5700 S Lake Shore DrThere are always cutting edge exhibits and the oldies are fabulous. The largest science museum, enjoy live science experiences, big-screen movie, go back in time while visiting the future.
Beautiful on a warm summer night. You can get a Divvy bike rental a block from my house and be there in 20 minutes.
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Fuente de Buckingham
301 S Columbus DrBeautiful on a warm summer night. You can get a Divvy bike rental a block from my house and be there in 20 minutes.
Arts & Culture
Great Art Center with retail store of local artisans work, classes, workshops, and the best PIE at the First Slice Cafe housed on the first floor of Lillstreet Art Center.
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Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood AveGreat Art Center with retail store of local artisans work, classes, workshops, and the best PIE at the First Slice Cafe housed on the first floor of Lillstreet Art Center.
Extraordinary visiting artist musicians, great room sound, intimate. Classes, workshops, and the store is magical.
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Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveExtraordinary visiting artist musicians, great room sound, intimate. Classes, workshops, and the store is magical.
Historic FAB is one of downtown Chicago's most precious gems. Considered to be the nation's oldest artist colony, the building is open to the public. Open studios every 2nd Friday of the month 6-9pm.
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Fine Arts Building
410 S Michigan AveHistoric FAB is one of downtown Chicago's most precious gems. Considered to be the nation's oldest artist colony, the building is open to the public. Open studios every 2nd Friday of the month 6-9pm.
If you want to see a play here book in advance. They sell out! The best of our local theaters that are not Downtown.
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StIf you want to see a play here book in advance. They sell out! The best of our local theaters that are not Downtown.
This has Chicago history in a beautiful nutshell.
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Museo de Historia de Chicago
1601 N Clark StThis has Chicago history in a beautiful nutshell.
Lakefront running and bike path. The Block Museum on the Northwestern Campus always has worthwhile exhibits and free to the public.
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Northwestern University
633 Clark StLakefront running and bike path. The Block Museum on the Northwestern Campus always has worthwhile exhibits and free to the public.
Entertainment & Activities
A fun day, win or loose!! Walkiing distance from my home!
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Estadio Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StA fun day, win or loose!! Walkiing distance from my home!
Food Scene
The best food for brunch, lunch or dinner. An all time favorite of mine. Walking distance on a nice day.
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La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark StreetThe best food for brunch, lunch or dinner. An all time favorite of mine. Walking distance on a nice day.
Neighborhood hub for great food, morning, noon or night! The best specials daily, Southern style. Walking distance Spring through Fall.
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Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveNeighborhood hub for great food, morning, noon or night! The best specials daily, Southern style. Walking distance Spring through Fall.
The absolute best Greek food for late lunch or dinner if you like fresh Seafood and grilled dishes. Free Valet parking.
Santorini
800 W Adams StThe absolute best Greek food for late lunch or dinner if you like fresh Seafood and grilled dishes. Free Valet parking.
Chinatown
Great dining and fun shopping on any budget.
Neighborhood place with excellent food and service. Great Bloody Mary Bar for Sunday Brunch.
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Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood AveNeighborhood place with excellent food and service. Great Bloody Mary Bar for Sunday Brunch.
The very best Deep Dish in Chitown. This is the original Lou Malnati's. !!!!!!!!! Ten minute drive from apartment. Delivery available.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveThe very best Deep Dish in Chitown. This is the original Lou Malnati's. !!!!!!!!! Ten minute drive from apartment. Delivery available.
My favorite thin pizza downtown after a long day at the museums. Especially in summer at their ourdoor cafe. Yum.
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Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
61 E Madison StMy favorite thin pizza downtown after a long day at the museums. Especially in summer at their ourdoor cafe. Yum.
This a vegetarian breakfast place with outstanding French toast!
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Lucy’s Cafe
2100 W Roscoe StThis a vegetarian breakfast place with outstanding French toast!
This quaint restaurant will surprise you. Especially as its in a mall,... near my house. The finest pasta and service.
La Gondola Italian Restaurant
2914 N Ashland AveThis quaint restaurant will surprise you. Especially as its in a mall,... near my house. The finest pasta and service.
Want a lobster roll??? Casual and delicious!
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New England Seafood Company Restaurant & Fish Market
3341 North Lincoln AvenueWant a lobster roll??? Casual and delicious!
Papacito's Mexican Grille
2960 N Lincoln AveMy fave for dinner, but they serve breakfast too! Walking distance.
The best thin crust...... walking distance.
Old fashioned thin crust floppy.
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Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
2679 N Lincoln AveThe best thin crust...... walking distance.
Old fashioned thin crust floppy.
Emperor's Choice
2238 S Wentworth AveLove many dishes here
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveGreat Swedish breakfast and free parking!
Excellent creative cocktails, everything homemade, small bites, locally owned, and wonderful intimate atmosphere.
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Ward Eight
629 W Howard StExcellent creative cocktails, everything homemade, small bites, locally owned, and wonderful intimate atmosphere.
The very best food and family restaurant. Homemade Mexican!!!
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Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N BroadwayThe very best food and family restaurant. Homemade Mexican!!!
Everything Else
A unique experience for the spirit, soul, body, & tummy too. An inexpensive adventure for the best Korean Spa with awesome healing rooms on every level of heat and light. A close drive from my Airbnb
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King Spa & Sauna
809 Civic Center DrA unique experience for the spirit, soul, body, & tummy too. An inexpensive adventure for the best Korean Spa with awesome healing rooms on every level of heat and light. A close drive from my Airbnb
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGreat Supermarket for fresh foods
One of my favorite Chitown places to take out of town friends. Wonderful gardens, sculptures, interactive art installations, free concerts all venues in the evening.
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Parque del Milenio
201 E Randolph StOne of my favorite Chitown places to take out of town friends. Wonderful gardens, sculptures, interactive art installations, free concerts all venues in the evening.
I love Navy Pier. Amazing views of the city. Always great exhibits, fun, movies, free if your just strolling.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveI love Navy Pier. Amazing views of the city. Always great exhibits, fun, movies, free if your just strolling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a few blocks away. Great Pizza/food/drinks and low key neighborhood feel. Music venue at night, and comedy, etc.
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Beat Kitchen
2100 W Belmont AveJust a few blocks away. Great Pizza/food/drinks and low key neighborhood feel. Music venue at night, and comedy, etc.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1211 Chicago AveGreat store 10 minutes by car.