Guidebook for Chicago
Entertainment & Activities
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayA classic Ice Cream Parlor for a summer treat.
Playing current movies this quaint theater has 4 screens and tons of neighborhood character,
56 locals recommend
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdPlaying current movies this quaint theater has 4 screens and tons of neighborhood character,
Everything Else
See the bookstore that inspired Portlandia's "Women and Women First Bookstore" skit. This bookstore is not only famous it is great for the kids and anyone looking for a literary friend.
48 locals recommend
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StSee the bookstore that inspired Portlandia's "Women and Women First Bookstore" skit. This bookstore is not only famous it is great for the kids and anyone looking for a literary friend.
Had too many sweets at Lickity Split just step across Broadway and burn those calories off.
42 locals recommend
LA Fitness
6107 N BroadwayHad too many sweets at Lickity Split just step across Broadway and burn those calories off.
Want a taste of ol' timey dedication to detail come on in and get a shave and a haircut. It's not 2 bits but quite the experience.
Father & Son Barber Shop
5806 N BroadwayWant a taste of ol' timey dedication to detail come on in and get a shave and a haircut. It's not 2 bits but quite the experience.
Food Scene
A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StAwesome for Brunch or a quick bakery bite.
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwaySome of the best Asian cooking in town with eclectic art inside.
Feeling in the mood for something Français? Grab some lunch or dinner, get a recommendation or strike up a conversation at the wine bar. Just passing by...get some cheese to go.
44 locals recommend
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N BroadwayFeeling in the mood for something Français? Grab some lunch or dinner, get a recommendation or strike up a conversation at the wine bar. Just passing by...get some cheese to go.
Swedish Bakery
5348 North Clark StreetCakes, pies, and all things baked. Take a walk on the yummy side.
Jerry's
5419 N Clark StPick from an endless list of sandwiches and beverages.
Shopping
3D printing, laser cutting, and classes and graphic advice for both. Make something unique to take home and remember your trip.
Edgewater Workbench
1130 W Thorndale Ave3D printing, laser cutting, and classes and graphic advice for both. Make something unique to take home and remember your trip.
Need a whiskey or wine recommendation this place is for you. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Get a $20 bottle that rivals any Grand Crue, or just get the Grand Cru wine.
14 locals recommend
Independent Spirits, Inc.
5947 N BroadwayNeed a whiskey or wine recommendation this place is for you. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Get a $20 bottle that rivals any Grand Crue, or just get the Grand Cru wine.
Arts & Culture
See a modern performance from this local team of entertainers.
6 locals recommend
Jackalope Theatre Company
5917 N BroadwaySee a modern performance from this local team of entertainers.
Take the kids and see their appreciation of the stage grow through original and mainstream productions and educational classes, workshops, and residencies.
Li'l Buds Theatre Company
5451 N BroadwayTake the kids and see their appreciation of the stage grow through original and mainstream productions and educational classes, workshops, and residencies.
Housed in one of Chicago's architectural masterpieces this is one of Chicago's hidden gems. The cultural center hosts gallery shows ranging from David Bowie's tour apparel / memorabilia to the hypnotic locomotion of Theo Jansen's Strandbeests.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StHoused in one of Chicago's architectural masterpieces this is one of Chicago's hidden gems. The cultural center hosts gallery shows ranging from David Bowie's tour apparel / memorabilia to the hypnotic locomotion of Theo Jansen's Strandbeests.
The permanent home of the most complete T-Rex skeleton, "Sue" and the deadly Lions of Tsavo. Chicago's premier natural history museum is continuously also hosting a new gallery shows.
* New shows have an additional entrance fee.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe permanent home of the most complete T-Rex skeleton, "Sue" and the deadly Lions of Tsavo. Chicago's premier natural history museum is continuously also hosting a new gallery shows.
* New shows have an additional entrance fee.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrExplore the creatures of the deep.
Drinks & Nightlife
Do you call it a bar or a restaurant...well you call it all awesome. With a Belgian theme get some mussels and Leffe and pretend you are in Bruges.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StDo you call it a bar or a restaurant...well you call it all awesome. With a Belgian theme get some mussels and Leffe and pretend you are in Bruges.
Grab a some glogg, and maybe catch a band. Forget that Viking statue behind the bar. Simon's was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "The Layover - Chicago".
55 locals recommend
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark StGrab a some glogg, and maybe catch a band. Forget that Viking statue behind the bar. Simon's was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "The Layover - Chicago".
The Brixton
5420 North Clark StreetHave a cocktail and some tasty eats.
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveCocktail, a large selection on tap and fusion cooking.
Getting Around
From the Thorndale red line "L" station you have North - South access along Chicago's lakeshore and to most of the city's sights, shopping, parks, and amusements.
9 locals recommend
Thorndale station
1118 W Thorndale AveFrom the Thorndale red line "L" station you have North - South access along Chicago's lakeshore and to most of the city's sights, shopping, parks, and amusements.