Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
This historic location is where public enemy #1, John Dillinger was shot and killed by the FBI in 1934.
25 locals recommend
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N Lincoln AveThis historic location is where public enemy #1, John Dillinger was shot and killed by the FBI in 1934.
Everything Else
DePaul University Welcome Center
2400 N Sheffield AveThis is the largest urban campus in Chicago.
The Second City
230 W North AveWhere Improv Began
Apollo Theater Chicago
2550 N Lincoln AveGreat Entertainment within Walking Distance
Lollapalooza
Sheffield & DePaul
Meet one of Chicago's famous authors and real estate kings. Appointments necessary. Contact from www.markbweiss.com
Mr. Weiss also performs stand up comedy at The Laugh Factory and Second City
Mark B Weiss Real Estate
2442 N Lincoln AveMeet one of Chicago's famous authors and real estate kings. Appointments necessary. Contact from www.markbweiss.com
Mr. Weiss also performs stand up comedy at The Laugh Factory and Second City
Entertainment & Activities
An urban Zoo is an unusual feature for any city.Visit elephants, giraffes, monkeys, lions, tigers and watch the seals. Children enjoy the farm in the zoo. Summer concerts and xmas lights are special.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StAn urban Zoo is an unusual feature for any city.Visit elephants, giraffes, monkeys, lions, tigers and watch the seals. Children enjoy the farm in the zoo. Summer concerts and xmas lights are special.
One of the nations oldest baseball institutions. 10 minute taxi just north of this location or 3 stops on the Red Line
12 locals recommend
Chicago Cubs
3725 N Clark StOne of the nations oldest baseball institutions. 10 minute taxi just north of this location or 3 stops on the Red Line
Hope the Red Line for a 20 minute ride south to see the 2005 World Series Champions
91 locals recommend
Chicago White Sox
333 W 35th StHope the Red Line for a 20 minute ride south to see the 2005 World Series Champions
Chicago Bulls
1901 W Madison StSee the Stanley Cup Champions
Stop at Chicago's natural history museum and pop out the back to see the Chicago Bears. Both buildings are back to back.
24 locals recommend
Soldier Field & Field Museum station
Stop at Chicago's natural history museum and pop out the back to see the Chicago Bears. Both buildings are back to back.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrSee the butterfly exhibit. Call for show times
Food Scene
Tarantino's
1112 W Armitage AveWithin Walking Distance a Lincoln Park Favorite
Biograph Diner
2441 N Lincoln AveLocal Coffee and Sandwich Shop. Great place for weekend breakfasts.
Try a Chicago Hotdog. You'll know what everyone brags about.
7 locals recommend
Devil Dawgs on Sheffield
2147 N Sheffield AveTry a Chicago Hotdog. You'll know what everyone brags about.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StOne of the city's best places for fun dinning.
For inexpensive and great food, since 1972, visit Athenian Room. Walking distance.
32 locals recommend
Athenian Room
807 W Webster AveFor inexpensive and great food, since 1972, visit Athenian Room. Walking distance.
Millie's Supper Club
2438 N Lincoln AveTango Sur
3763 N Southport AveLou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StTry Deep Dish Pizza Chicago Style
Starbucks
210 W North AveAround the corner near the brown line stop.
Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster AveIts great
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish Eyes
2519 N Lincoln AveFree Open Mic comedy on Wednesdays and good drinks throughout the week.
The Red Lion Pub
2446 North Lincoln AvenueThis city icon is sure to make your visit memorable.
Shopping
Apple Michigan Avenue
401 N Michigan AveJust incase you need them.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveFirst Vertical Mall in the US
Costco Wholesale
1430 S Ashland AveThe worlds market. Close for provisions.
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrChicago has 23 miles of open beach and parks.