Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveAmazing pies!!
Ada Street
1664 N Ada StGreat food and wine!Hidden treasure off the beaten path.
The chef was nominated for 5 James Beard awards,,so so good, beautiful restaurant in the heart of the Gold Coast..great people watching area as well!
26 locals recommend
Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush StThe chef was nominated for 5 James Beard awards,,so so good, beautiful restaurant in the heart of the Gold Coast..great people watching area as well!
Global food, award winning, reservation a must! Different and diverse scene. Food is to die for!
126 locals recommend
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveGlobal food, award winning, reservation a must! Different and diverse scene. Food is to die for!
British Pub..reservations a must..off the beaten path! Delicious..best fish fries in Chicago.Great beer list and open late night.Cozy and busy.
46 locals recommend
Owen & Engine
2700 N Western AveBritish Pub..reservations a must..off the beaten path! Delicious..best fish fries in Chicago.Great beer list and open late night.Cozy and busy.
My favorite. Brunch is awesome..fresh, organic creative foods.Funky environment with hipster folks all around, indoor and outdoor seating, Usually a wait, but worth it!Farm-to-table cuisine. Logan Square farmers market on sundays is just outside the door.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdMy favorite. Brunch is awesome..fresh, organic creative foods.Funky environment with hipster folks all around, indoor and outdoor seating, Usually a wait, but worth it!Farm-to-table cuisine. Logan Square farmers market on sundays is just outside the door.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chicago Blues at its finest! Been around a looong time and it is still the best!
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StChicago Blues at its finest! Been around a looong time and it is still the best!
Comedy Club that has been around forever! All the great have come through this club in the heart of Old Town. Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, ...Have a laugh on your vacation!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveComedy Club that has been around forever! All the great have come through this club in the heart of Old Town. Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, ...Have a laugh on your vacation!
As it says! Great venue for live music, if in Chicago you have to listen to some Blues music!!
64 locals recommend
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn StAs it says! Great venue for live music, if in Chicago you have to listen to some Blues music!!
Arts & Culture
See a play at Steppenwolf. You will not be disappointed! Great actors came from this theater, John Mahoney, Gary Sinese, John Malkovich, Laurie Metcalf...Plays are amazing and plenty of places to dine within walking distance of the theater.
109 locals recommend
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StSee a play at Steppenwolf. You will not be disappointed! Great actors came from this theater, John Mahoney, Gary Sinese, John Malkovich, Laurie Metcalf...Plays are amazing and plenty of places to dine within walking distance of the theater.
State-of-the-art science museum. The best for families and kids. Also known as the Natural History museum. We take our kids at least twice a year and they love it!
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrState-of-the-art science museum. The best for families and kids. Also known as the Natural History museum. We take our kids at least twice a year and they love it!
Sightseeing
See the famous "Bean" sculpture, picnic in Pritzker pavillion, walk the japanese gardens, splash in Crown Fountain, listen to music under the stars, visit the Art Institute, Dine at the Park Grill, and so much more.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StSee the famous "Bean" sculpture, picnic in Pritzker pavillion, walk the japanese gardens, splash in Crown Fountain, listen to music under the stars, visit the Art Institute, Dine at the Park Grill, and so much more.
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveGo to the top and get incredible views of the city!!
Rides, shops and basic food right on Lake Michigan!Good for the whole family!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveRides, shops and basic food right on Lake Michigan!Good for the whole family!
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe best place to see aquatic creatures indoors!
Parks & Nature
Throw on your running shoes and follow the lakefront trail forever North or South. Right on Lake Michigan, the whole way in either direction. Ride a bike, walk, jog, or just hang out at the beach, or on a bench people watching, or meditating with the beautiful lake at your side. We never get tired of being on the lakefront.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThrow on your running shoes and follow the lakefront trail forever North or South. Right on Lake Michigan, the whole way in either direction. Ride a bike, walk, jog, or just hang out at the beach, or on a bench people watching, or meditating with the beautiful lake at your side. We never get tired of being on the lakefront.
Shopping
Famous Michigan Ave, where you can find just about everything you are looking for, from name brand apparel, to furniture, to shoes, to outdoor gear, food, 900 N. Michigan mall. Pricey is the name of the game on Michigan Ave.
56 locals recommend
Michigan Avenue
Michigan AvenueFamous Michigan Ave, where you can find just about everything you are looking for, from name brand apparel, to furniture, to shoes, to outdoor gear, food, 900 N. Michigan mall. Pricey is the name of the game on Michigan Ave.
Getting Around
Elevated train Blue Line
Very easy in affordable way to get around the city.
Travel door to door with an Uber, They are reliable and quick, and fairly affordable as well.
10 locals recommend
Uber Greenlight
1401 W North AveTravel door to door with an Uber, They are reliable and quick, and fairly affordable as well.
Lift Inc
2325 South Michigan AvenueReliable and quick way to get around, door to door.