Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Awesome neighborhood bar that has an eclectic interior, dj's, great food, and a hip vibe.
151 locals recommend
Simone's
960 W 18th St
151 locals recommend
Awesome neighborhood bar that has an eclectic interior, dj's, great food, and a hip vibe.
This local hot spot is one of the favorites. Its downstairs from Michelin star rated Dusek's, and has a retro vibe that reminds you of your Uncle's basement parties from the late 70's and early 80's.
78 locals recommend
Punch House
1227 W 18th St
78 locals recommend
This local hot spot is one of the favorites. Its downstairs from Michelin star rated Dusek's, and has a retro vibe that reminds you of your Uncle's basement parties from the late 70's and early 80's.
This neighborhood spot has an incredible menu and has received rave reviews for food, beer, and their awesome location. Michelin star rated chef makes it a must try spot.
156 locals recommend
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th St
156 locals recommend
This neighborhood spot has an incredible menu and has received rave reviews for food, beer, and their awesome location. Michelin star rated chef makes it a must try spot.
AMAZING Mexican food, and delicious cocktails. 3 blocks from the apartment.
40 locals recommend
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted St
40 locals recommend
AMAZING Mexican food, and delicious cocktails. 3 blocks from the apartment.
Authentic dive bar for the hipster crowd, and occasionally Vince Vaughn.
73 locals recommend
Skylark
2149 S Halsted St
73 locals recommend
Authentic dive bar for the hipster crowd, and occasionally Vince Vaughn.

Food Scene

Farm to table cuisine, all cooked over an open wood fire. Enough said. Great brunch on Sunday!!!
26 locals recommend
Nightwood
2119 S Halsted St
26 locals recommend
Farm to table cuisine, all cooked over an open wood fire. Enough said. Great brunch on Sunday!!!
Coffee shop that is 4 blocks away.
Caribou Coffee
1611 N Damen Ave
Coffee shop that is 4 blocks away.
Great noodles, and bubble tea.
52 locals recommend
Joy Yee
2139 S China Pl
52 locals recommend
Great noodles, and bubble tea.
Hands down, some of the best Thai Food in the entire city!
41 locals recommend
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State St
41 locals recommend
Hands down, some of the best Thai Food in the entire city!
Authentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails, and just a few steps away from the apartment. Great brunch on Sunday.
13 locals recommend
DeColores
1626 S Halsted St
13 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails, and just a few steps away from the apartment. Great brunch on Sunday.
Coffee shop complete with full espresso bar, breakfast sandwiches, and THE BEST tres leches cake in Chicago.
25 locals recommend
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted St
25 locals recommend
Coffee shop complete with full espresso bar, breakfast sandwiches, and THE BEST tres leches cake in Chicago.
Awesome smoked BBQ and bar. An easy walk and delicious food.
Moxee Barbecue & Cajun and Mad Mouse Brewery
724 W Maxwell St
Awesome smoked BBQ and bar. An easy walk and delicious food.

Everything Else

This gym has a bunch of other stores including Whole Foods, World Market, Starbucks, Panera, Chase Bank, Staples, etc.
63 locals recommend
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark St
63 locals recommend
This gym has a bunch of other stores including Whole Foods, World Market, Starbucks, Panera, Chase Bank, Staples, etc.
CTA Blue Line station with quick access to downtown/loop area, or to O'hare at the end of the line.
8 locals recommend
UIC-Halsted station
430 S Halsted St
8 locals recommend
CTA Blue Line station with quick access to downtown/loop area, or to O'hare at the end of the line.
Orange line station within 15 minute walk, or very short bus ride on #8 Halsted bus.
22 locals recommend
Halsted Orange Line Station
22 locals recommend
Orange line station within 15 minute walk, or very short bus ride on #8 Halsted bus.
Get your juices & smoothies here!
Jamba Juice
1322 South Halsted Street
Get your juices & smoothies here!
A great place for a yoga class with rooftop views of the entire downtown skyline.
73 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
945 W George St
73 locals recommend
A great place for a yoga class with rooftop views of the entire downtown skyline.
Self-service bike rental is just 2 blocks away. See https://www.divvybikes.com/
31 locals recommend
Divvy
31 locals recommend
Self-service bike rental is just 2 blocks away. See https://www.divvybikes.com/
Huge movie theater set-up complete with online reservations, full restaurant & bar, and you can enjoy wine at your seat.
95 locals recommend
ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano Ct
95 locals recommend
Huge movie theater set-up complete with online reservations, full restaurant & bar, and you can enjoy wine at your seat.
In case you need any thing...
75 locals recommend
Target
1346 E 53rd St
75 locals recommend
In case you need any thing...
Home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
33 locals recommend
U.S. Cellular Field
33 locals recommend
Home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
Great venue for live music
9 locals recommend
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S Linn White Dr
9 locals recommend
Great venue for live music
Great music venue
45 locals recommend
Northerly Island
45 locals recommend
Great music venue
Chicago's premiere location for conventions and trade shows.
179 locals recommend
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr
179 locals recommend
Chicago's premiere location for conventions and trade shows.
Great place to go enjoy a brew and some food! 300,000 sq. ft. complete with Tap Room. http://bit.ly/TP93Ez
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th St
125 locals recommend
Great place to go enjoy a brew and some food! 300,000 sq. ft. complete with Tap Room. http://bit.ly/TP93Ez

Shopping

Some of the best BBQ in the city, great collection of folk art, and they often have live music in the bar area.
141 locals recommend
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St
141 locals recommend
Some of the best BBQ in the city, great collection of folk art, and they often have live music in the bar area.

Essentials

Full service whole foods, complete with food court, beer & wine bar. 1 mile from the apartment.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
Full service whole foods, complete with food court, beer & wine bar. 1 mile from the apartment.
Open 24 hours, 3 blocks from apartment. Serves liquor until 2am.
111 locals recommend
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey Pkwy
111 locals recommend
Open 24 hours, 3 blocks from apartment. Serves liquor until 2am.

Sightseeing

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 locals recommend
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 locals recommend
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
8 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium Museum Store
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
8 locals recommend
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
Chicago's Chinatown is a great place to stop by for a few hours during your stay. Enjoy some authentic cuisine & unique shopping. Its only about 2 miles away.
217 locals recommend
Chinatown
217 locals recommend
Chicago's Chinatown is a great place to stop by for a few hours during your stay. Enjoy some authentic cuisine & unique shopping. Its only about 2 miles away.
Bears!
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
300 locals recommend
Bears!