Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great drinks, good coffee and calm atmosphere inspired by Edward Hoppers' painting: Nighthawk
9 locals recommend
Nighthawk
4744 N Kimball AveGreat drinks, good coffee and calm atmosphere inspired by Edward Hoppers' painting: Nighthawk
Every Sunday is Queen night where you will see Chicago's best dressed queens. This is one of Chicago's oldest underground party spots, and my personal favorite place to dance till I drop. You will love the friendly atmosphere and amazing DJ's playing your favorite House Music.
Other days can be hit or miss. Make sure you look up what's happening if it isn't on a Sunday!
44 locals recommend
Smartbar
3730 N Clark StEvery Sunday is Queen night where you will see Chicago's best dressed queens. This is one of Chicago's oldest underground party spots, and my personal favorite place to dance till I drop. You will love the friendly atmosphere and amazing DJ's playing your favorite House Music.
Other days can be hit or miss. Make sure you look up what's happening if it isn't on a Sunday!
Parks & Nature
A bus ride away from my apartment!
Montrose Beach is located at 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive (Montrose Ave. at Lake Michigan) near the Uptown neighborhood. This popular beach offers patrons amenities that include food concessions, kayak and volleyball rentals, showers and restrooms. There is a non-motorized boat launch. An ADA accessible beach walk is available. Patrons can park at pay and display lots or street parking. Distance swimming is available from Tower 4 (north of boathouse) and parallel to shore. A dog friendly beach is located at north end of Montrose Beach.
South of the recreational beach a natural area attracts many migratory birds during the fall and spring seasons.
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
A bus ride away from my apartment!
Montrose Beach is located at 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive (Montrose Ave. at Lake Michigan) near the Uptown neighborhood. This popular beach offers patrons amenities that include food concessions, kayak and volleyball rentals, showers and restrooms. There is a non-motorized boat launch. An ADA accessible beach walk is available. Patrons can park at pay and display lots or street parking. Distance swimming is available from Tower 4 (north of boathouse) and parallel to shore. A dog friendly beach is located at north end of Montrose Beach.
South of the recreational beach a natural area attracts many migratory birds during the fall and spring seasons.
Arts & Culture
The Chicago Cultural Center is free and always has amazing artists showing throughout the building. The building itself is beautiful and they have an amazing view of Millennium Park on the 3rd and 4th floors.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StThe Chicago Cultural Center is free and always has amazing artists showing throughout the building. The building itself is beautiful and they have an amazing view of Millennium Park on the 3rd and 4th floors.
I go to this museum at least once every two months! They show the most recent and talented contemporary artists, and it is donation based so it can fit into anyone's budget!
532 locals recommend
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveI go to this museum at least once every two months! They show the most recent and talented contemporary artists, and it is donation based so it can fit into anyone's budget!
Shopping
All the shopping for all the things from high end to budget buys.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
All the shopping for all the things from high end to budget buys.
7 floors of shopping!!!!!~!!! With a basement cafeteria (amazing food)
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave7 floors of shopping!!!!!~!!! With a basement cafeteria (amazing food)
Food Scene
A fun indoor market full of anything you might need for a picnic. I usually go before a free concert at Millennium Park to fill up my picnic basket with wine, cheese and other goodies.
46 locals recommend
Chicago French Market
131 N Clinton StA fun indoor market full of anything you might need for a picnic. I usually go before a free concert at Millennium Park to fill up my picnic basket with wine, cheese and other goodies.
Low-key Chinese restaurant, recommended by the locals. Good food with large portions to share or take for leftovers.
9 locals recommend
Great Sea Restaurant
3253 W Lawrence AveLow-key Chinese restaurant, recommended by the locals. Good food with large portions to share or take for leftovers.
Essentials
Small store with all your grocery needs. Cheap and conveniently located one block away.
14 locals recommend
Andy's Fruit Ranch
4733 N Kedzie AveSmall store with all your grocery needs. Cheap and conveniently located one block away.