Neighborhood Favorites & Beyond
Summer Time Sun Must Dos
Divvy Bike Day Time Restaurant tour is a great way to explore the area on a beautiful summer day!
Starting May 10, Divvy ebikes can be locked for free at 500+ public bike racks throughout Chicago. Open the Lyft app now to see where to park or learn more about ebike parking. Unlock a Bike. Unlock Chicago. Faster than walking, cheaper than rideshare, and more fun than the train.
19 locals recommend
Divvy
Divvy Bike Day Time Restaurant tour is a great way to explore the area on a beautiful summer day!
Starting May 10, Divvy ebikes can be locked for free at 500+ public bike racks throughout Chicago. Open the Lyft app now to see where to park or learn more about ebike parking. Unlock a Bike. Unlock Chicago. Faster than walking, cheaper than rideshare, and more fun than the train.
Great gifts and Chicago mementos
This is an awesome store for mementos of your trip and fun and festy gifts! It is just a few blocks away, on Division.
10 locals recommend
One Strange Bird
2124 W Division StThis is an awesome store for mementos of your trip and fun and festy gifts! It is just a few blocks away, on Division.
Good Eats (and drinks) Right Around the Corner
Quick and easy service version of its VERY well known parent restaurant Au Cheval, this spot will give all the flavor at a fraction of the wait time.
161 locals recommend
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveQuick and easy service version of its VERY well known parent restaurant Au Cheval, this spot will give all the flavor at a fraction of the wait time.
Must try for donut lovers looking for a a sweet start to the morning and good cup of coffee
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveMust try for donut lovers looking for a a sweet start to the morning and good cup of coffee
Little Victories
1725 W Division StGreat cocktails & environment
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveOld school Italian restaurant, great food and atmosphere
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StChicago Fire Fans - don't miss a trip to visit Molly's
Pay attention or you might walk right by the entrance to this hidden speakeasy.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AvePay attention or you might walk right by the entrance to this hidden speakeasy.
Tacos & Margaritas & Guac - oh my! Grab a seat or grab a to go order and enjoy your mean and marg to go in Wicker Park right nearby
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos & Margaritas & Guac - oh my! Grab a seat or grab a to go order and enjoy your mean and marg to go in Wicker Park right nearby
Take it up a notch with a uniquely engineered food & dining experience - also offering cocktail workshops
11 locals recommend
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
1846 W Division StTake it up a notch with a uniquely engineered food & dining experience - also offering cocktail workshops
The Perch Kitchen and Tap
Fantastic hidden away outdoor space for the summer - great brunch option!
Hidden Gems - things to do
This requires a quick Uber ride (10-15 min) but is well worth it - this blues bar is absolutely a Chicago staple and must do for music lovers
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StThis requires a quick Uber ride (10-15 min) but is well worth it - this blues bar is absolutely a Chicago staple and must do for music lovers
Family and friends will have a great time getting a little competition at this indoor shuffle board court
12 locals recommend
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
1750 N Milwaukee AveFamily and friends will have a great time getting a little competition at this indoor shuffle board court
Go to for awesome stand up - Well's St. is its own strip of restaurants and pockets to explore, so plan to get there early to take take your time exploring all that Old Town has to offer (~10-15 min Uber ride estimate, also easily accessible via public transit)
77 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StGo to for awesome stand up - Well's St. is its own strip of restaurants and pockets to explore, so plan to get there early to take take your time exploring all that Old Town has to offer (~10-15 min Uber ride estimate, also easily accessible via public transit)
Hidden behind a laundromat, this Magic show offers a unique change of pace for those looking for a little adventure
39 locals recommend
Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark StHidden behind a laundromat, this Magic show offers a unique change of pace for those looking for a little adventure
Winter Wonders
Make sure you arrive early - it gets crowded, but this downtown winter market is a must do around the holidays - easily accessible via the Blue Line or Uber ~15 minutes without traffic
14 locals recommend
Christkindlmarket Chicago
50 W Washington StMake sure you arrive early - it gets crowded, but this downtown winter market is a must do around the holidays - easily accessible via the Blue Line or Uber ~15 minutes without traffic
All the halls are completely decked at this holiday pop up bar (Open late November/December)
Frosty's Christmas Bar Chicago
All the halls are completely decked at this holiday pop up bar (Open late November/December)
Wrigley Field turns winter wonderland November 18-January 8 2023 - This German style pop-up market is complete with Santa's workshop and a skating rink INSIDE THE BALL PARK!
8 locals recommend
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark StWrigley Field turns winter wonderland November 18-January 8 2023 - This German style pop-up market is complete with Santa's workshop and a skating rink INSIDE THE BALL PARK!
Experience the Zoo a whole new way with the Holiday Cheer of Zoo Lights - great for families.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StExperience the Zoo a whole new way with the Holiday Cheer of Zoo Lights - great for families.