David's Guidebook
Food scene
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StOne of the best burgers in the country.
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StAwesome barbecue.
Gaijin
950 West Lake StreetJapanese street food you’ll have fun eating and talking about.
Swift & Sons
1000 W Fulton MarketFantastic steaks but expensive.
Fun place to watch a game and great outdoor seating on nice weather days.
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Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StFun place to watch a game and great outdoor seating on nice weather days.
17 unique restaurants and bars under one roof. There’s something for everyone here.
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Time Out Market Chicago
916 W Fulton Market17 unique restaurants and bars under one roof. There’s something for everyone here.
Sightseeing
Chicago Boat Rentals
1177 N Elston AvePack a cooler and see the city from the river.
El Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveA world famous museum.
The River Walk in Chicago is the place to be on a beautiful day or evening.
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City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
11 W. Riverwalk SouthThe River Walk in Chicago is the place to be on a beautiful day or evening.
A great way to see and learn about the city.
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrA great way to see and learn about the city.
Neighborhoods
The best neighborhood in Chicago for food, fun, music and drinks! Located near everything, tons of easy transportation options and totally walkable.
89 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
West Loop
The best neighborhood in Chicago for food, fun, music and drinks! Located near everything, tons of easy transportation options and totally walkable.
Bar
Phenomenal beer garden. Very popular spot, especially when the weather is nice.
Federales
180 N Morgan StGreat beer garden when the weather is nice.
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StLive music and a short walk from the apartment.
This speakeasy is located behind a barbershop. It’s fun and cool.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blind Barber
948 W Fulton MarketThis speakeasy is located behind a barbershop. It’s fun and cool.
Fox Bar
113-125 N Green StCool bar on the second floor of the SOHO HOUSE.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Leave your car and see the sites!
You can easily walk, Divvy Bike, ride the “El” or Uber wherever you want to go!
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The River Walk on a nice day is awesome.
If you’re up for a drink and some people watching you need to go to the River Walk. Search for City Winery on the river and you’ll be right where you want to be. If you’re looking for more exercise and fantastic views, hard to the lake front on a beautiful day.
Costumbres y cultura
Blues Bars are a must.
If you want to tell people you really saw Chicago, you need to visit a blues bar.
Qué meter en la valija
Check your weather app!
Chicago weather changes constantly so make sure you pack accordingly. We have all four seasons and then some.
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Check out a game!
The White Sox, Cubs, Bulls and Bears are great to watch and between them there’s almost always a game, and you can take public transportation easily from the apartment to any one of them.
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HAVE FUN!!
The West Loop is the most fun neighborhood in one of the most fun cities in the world. If you’re a Foodie, this is your place. If you like comfort food, great drinks, and music, this is your place.