Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Listed as the #1 bar in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. Great cocktails and small food plates at affordable prices.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveListed as the #1 bar in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. Great cocktails and small food plates at affordable prices.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveVery popular bar, famous for their cocktails
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveVery popular Tiki Bar
A bar and a liquor store in one! Low-key and friendly atmosphere, affordable prices and amazing beer and ale selection.
28 locals recommend
GO Tavern & Liquors
3219 W Armitage AveA bar and a liquor store in one! Low-key and friendly atmosphere, affordable prices and amazing beer and ale selection.
The bar with the highest elevation in Chicago. Catch stunning lake and city views and the most amazing sunsets. To get in faster, team up with others waiting in line. Big groups get priority seating.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThe bar with the highest elevation in Chicago. Catch stunning lake and city views and the most amazing sunsets. To get in faster, team up with others waiting in line. Big groups get priority seating.
Everything Else
The 606 is a brand new elevated park. 2.7 miles of running and biking trails connect 6 neighborhoods. Easy exits at Western and Dame give access to some of the best restaurants and shops in town.
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailThe 606 is a brand new elevated park. 2.7 miles of running and biking trails connect 6 neighborhoods. Easy exits at Western and Dame give access to some of the best restaurants and shops in town.
Divvy Station: Kedzie Ave & Palmer Ct
Bike-sharing station
Gorgeous park, a great place to lay on the grass, walk around the pond, relax and unwind
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrGorgeous park, a great place to lay on the grass, walk around the pond, relax and unwind
A 15-20 min walk will get you to the California Blue Line stop which can take you downtown
50 locals recommend
California & Milwaukee station
A 15-20 min walk will get you to the California Blue Line stop which can take you downtown
Food Scene
Seen by some as one of the top brunch places in the city, Lula serves farm-to-table meals.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdSeen by some as one of the top brunch places in the city, Lula serves farm-to-table meals.
American seafood restaurant. "Matt Danko’s seafood shack staples and creative, elevated plates establish a unique dining experience..."
18 locals recommend
Sink | Swim
3213 West Armitage AvenueAmerican seafood restaurant. "Matt Danko’s seafood shack staples and creative, elevated plates establish a unique dining experience..."
Very popular chicken and fish fry place with outstanding mixed drinks. In the summer the outdoor patio is a great space to hang out and people watch. It's one of the hottest patios in the city.
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveVery popular chicken and fish fry place with outstanding mixed drinks. In the summer the outdoor patio is a great space to hang out and people watch. It's one of the hottest patios in the city.
Sightseeing
Humboldt Park Boathouse
1301 North Humboldt DriveBeautiful and relaxing historic park with pond
Park, concerts, sights, the Bean (Cloud Gate), wall climbing and much more fun to be had
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StPark, concerts, sights, the Bean (Cloud Gate), wall climbing and much more fun to be had
A conservation and research aquarium, the Shedd is home to more than 8,000 acquatic animals. For discounted rates to this and other attractions buy a citypass: citypass.com
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrA conservation and research aquarium, the Shedd is home to more than 8,000 acquatic animals. For discounted rates to this and other attractions buy a citypass: citypass.com
Essentials
Visit on Sundays for the second largest outdoor market in the city.
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardVisit on Sundays for the second largest outdoor market in the city.
Armitage Produce
3334 W Armitage Aveget your groceries at this Latin grocery store
Shopping
Want some beer or liquor, this is the closest liquor store, with pretty good options.
Arcadia Foremost Liquors
3301 W North AveWant some beer or liquor, this is the closest liquor store, with pretty good options.
Entertainment & Activities
For kids and adults alike. Catch a lake cruise, or a fireworks cruise on Wed and Sat during the summer. Check out Mystic Blue or Odyssey cruise.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveFor kids and adults alike. Catch a lake cruise, or a fireworks cruise on Wed and Sat during the summer. Check out Mystic Blue or Odyssey cruise.