Guidebook for Chicago
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful local zoo with a variety of animals for everyone to enjoy. Plus it is free!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StBeautiful local zoo with a variety of animals for everyone to enjoy. Plus it is free!
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrThere is a butterfly room!
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCatch a Cubs game or see this historic spot
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
Everything Else
Closest train station with 3 lines going though it: red, purple, and brown. Red is what you would most likely be using to get around and it runs the most often
48 locals recommend
Fullerton & Sheffield station
Closest train station with 3 lines going though it: red, purple, and brown. Red is what you would most likely be using to get around and it runs the most often
USPS
In case you need to mail something or grab some stamps
The Field House
2455 N Clark StThe closest place to catch the 22 or 36 buses going north.
Food Scene
The closest Starbucks if you need a tried-and-true pick me up in the AM.
213 locals recommend
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveThe closest Starbucks if you need a tried-and-true pick me up in the AM.
If you want a little hipster coffee in your life, try out Bow Truss or Intellegentsia. Local Chicago favorites!
18 locals recommend
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
2934 North BroadwayIf you want a little hipster coffee in your life, try out Bow Truss or Intellegentsia. Local Chicago favorites!
If you want a little hipster coffee in your life, try out Bow Truss or Intellegentsia. Local Chicago favorites!
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayIf you want a little hipster coffee in your life, try out Bow Truss or Intellegentsia. Local Chicago favorites!
2453 N Clark St
2453 North Clark StreetCoffee that is, literally, across the street.
One of my favorite places in Chicago. Not only is it cheap but it is absolutely delicious. Korean tacos are my jam! The shrimp ones are the best!
44 locals recommend
Del Seoul
2568 N Clark StOne of my favorite places in Chicago. Not only is it cheap but it is absolutely delicious. Korean tacos are my jam! The shrimp ones are the best!
If you have never had Hawaiin food check out Aloha Eats. It is pretty darn spot on and great for hangovers if you need some rice and greasy fried.
7 locals recommend
Aloha Eats
2534 N Clark StIf you have never had Hawaiin food check out Aloha Eats. It is pretty darn spot on and great for hangovers if you need some rice and greasy fried.
Einstein Bros Bagels
300 E Ohio StIf you need a quick breakfast sandwich!
Best brunch spot in walking distance! Gets pretty busy on the weekends!
16 locals recommend
Dunlays On Clark
2600 N Clark StBest brunch spot in walking distance! Gets pretty busy on the weekends!
5411 Empanadas | Lakeview
2850 N Clark StReally creative and delicious Argentinian empanadas!
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayKFC = Korean Fried Chicken
Bobtail Ice Cream
2951 N BroadwayWant some local Chicago ice-cream? Look no further!
Sweet! Chicago-Froyo & Candy
2468 N Clark StThe closest fro-yo spot and it has a great variety of flavors!
Have you every watched Cupcake Wars? Then you probably know Molly's. These little bites of heaven stuffed with amazing fillings will take you to the next level. I recommend birthday cake.
65 locals recommend
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StHave you every watched Cupcake Wars? Then you probably know Molly's. These little bites of heaven stuffed with amazing fillings will take you to the next level. I recommend birthday cake.
La Fournette
1547 N Wells StBread and macarons!
BenjYehuda
2485 North Clark StreetFalafel and shawarma dreams fulfilled
Famous Chicago burgers and a great beer selection but don't come by if you have a headache. They blast metal music!
60 locals recommend
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwayFamous Chicago burgers and a great beer selection but don't come by if you have a headache. They blast metal music!
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveAgain, a bit of a walk but the best burger spot that is close by.
Batter & Berries
2748 N Lincoln AveA well known brunch spot for all you waffle and pancake lovers.
Consistently rated some of the best sushi in Chicago. Avoid the wait and order to go!
24 locals recommend
Toro Sushi
2546 N Clark StConsistently rated some of the best sushi in Chicago. Avoid the wait and order to go!
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThe closest deep dish spot
The best doughnuts in Chicago. Check out their website for the daily specials. Only available in limited numbers!
43 locals recommend
Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin StThe best doughnuts in Chicago. Check out their website for the daily specials. Only available in limited numbers!
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrA giant and beautiful park right down the street!
Come here late at night on the weekend and you will be verbally assaulted by the staff. Seen on various travel and comedy shows this is definitely a spot to check out. Cash only!
44 locals recommend
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StCome here late at night on the weekend and you will be verbally assaulted by the staff. Seen on various travel and comedy shows this is definitely a spot to check out. Cash only!
The map is putting this far down south but if you walk down Fullerton towards the lake you will hit it. One of the best parts of the city and great views of the skyline! Biking, running, and beaches!
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe map is putting this far down south but if you walk down Fullerton towards the lake you will hit it. One of the best parts of the city and great views of the skyline! Biking, running, and beaches!
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Shop till you drop!
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
Essentials
Our fresh, new Walgreens. Just down the block and a the closest place to stop to grab some quick snacks, drinks, or booze.
2500 N Clark St
North Clark StreetOur fresh, new Walgreens. Just down the block and a the closest place to stop to grab some quick snacks, drinks, or booze.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyTrader Joe's. Enough said. And the closest real grocery store.
If you need brand names or something not found out TJ's, Walmart is at your service for groceries.
91 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdIf you need brand names or something not found out TJ's, Walmart is at your service for groceries.
If you want to be completely overwhelmed by an amazing amount of beer, wine, and liquor stop into Binny's. I assure you that you will not leave empty-handed.
25 locals recommend
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StIf you want to be completely overwhelmed by an amazing amount of beer, wine, and liquor stop into Binny's. I assure you that you will not leave empty-handed.
If you REALLY need your organic fix, here is your Whole Foods.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StIf you REALLY need your organic fix, here is your Whole Foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
A little bit of a walk but my favorite bar in Chicago. Great cocktails, amazing beer selection, and FREE arcade games/pinball. Plus they have American Gladiator and 80s shows on the TVs.
60 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueA little bit of a walk but my favorite bar in Chicago. Great cocktails, amazing beer selection, and FREE arcade games/pinball. Plus they have American Gladiator and 80s shows on the TVs.
Amazing music. Beautiful men. Frozen drinks. About 30 bars in one. What else could you need from the best gay bar in Boystown?
79 locals recommend
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StAmazing music. Beautiful men. Frozen drinks. About 30 bars in one. What else could you need from the best gay bar in Boystown?
The Galway Arms
2442 N Clark StThe neighborhood Irish pub.
Tin Lizzie-Chicago
2483 N Clark StMichigan State Bar.
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StA great place to catch some live and local blues music
If you can't take the Chicago cold and can only bring yourself to walk 10ft out the door, luckily you will hit this bar. They have a nice outdoor deck that is heated for the winter.
14 locals recommend
Gaslight Bar & Grille
2450 N Clark StIf you can't take the Chicago cold and can only bring yourself to walk 10ft out the door, luckily you will hit this bar. They have a nice outdoor deck that is heated for the winter.
The Apartment
A nasty bar but drinks are super cheap on Thursdays.
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln AveCocktailsssss
Burnt City Brewing
417 North Ashland AvenueIn case you wanted to take a tour of the neighborhood brewery!
If you are in search of an infinite number of bars, head up just a little ways north to Wrigleyville.
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
If you are in search of an infinite number of bars, head up just a little ways north to Wrigleyville.
Arts & Culture
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveJust wanted to add in all the tourist spots
The closest movie theater. They mostly play indie films.
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StThe closest movie theater. They mostly play indie films.
If you are looking for a more typical theater with all the blockbusters this is a nice AMC.
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StIf you are looking for a more typical theater with all the blockbusters this is a nice AMC.
Go see a show at the place that made countless comedians and SNL stars into who they are today.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveGo see a show at the place that made countless comedians and SNL stars into who they are today.