Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Soul food (i.e., comfort food) with a Chicago flair!
67 locals recommend
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King DrSoul food (i.e., comfort food) with a Chicago flair!
Subway
2352 W Cermak RdConvenient, cheap eats, open 24 hours every day.
Dunkin'
749 W 31st StCoffee & Sweets, including ice cream.
Ain't She Sweet Cafe
526 E 43rd StGreat sandwiches!!!
Great Chinese food opened 24 hours daily, seven days per week.
33 locals recommend
Three Happiness Restaurant
209 W Cermak RdGreat Chinese food opened 24 hours daily, seven days per week.
Essentials
Lake Meadows Shopping Center
3357 S King DrJewel-Osco (Grocery Store)
Walgreens (Pharmacy)
Sightseeing
Water sports for rental including jet skis, paddle-boards, kayaks, etc.
14 locals recommend
31st Street Harbor
3155 S Lake Shore DrWater sports for rental including jet skis, paddle-boards, kayaks, etc.
Scenic view of Chicago's lakefront and skyline.
Live music, food and drinks in the summer at the outdoor cafe.
Excellent beach for sun-bathing and swimming.
80 locals recommend
31st Street Beach station
Scenic view of Chicago's lakefront and skyline.
Live music, food and drinks in the summer at the outdoor cafe.
Excellent beach for sun-bathing and swimming.
Chinatown
Lots of great restaurants and culture.
One of Chicago's most important political figures who narrowly lost to Abraham Lincoln for the pivotal 1860 presidential race, which preceded the U.S. Civil War.
6 locals recommend
Douglas Tomb State Historic Site
636 E 35th StOne of Chicago's most important political figures who narrowly lost to Abraham Lincoln for the pivotal 1860 presidential race, which preceded the U.S. Civil War.
In the heart of The University of Chicago campus, this free museum showcases artwork, architecture and artifacts from the Middle East & Africa, including the empires of Assyria, Babylon and Kush.
62 locals recommend
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th StIn the heart of The University of Chicago campus, this free museum showcases artwork, architecture and artifacts from the Middle East & Africa, including the empires of Assyria, Babylon and Kush.
Everything Else
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrConventions and trade shows.
Drinks & Nightlife
Experience the magic at the top of one of Chicago's tallest landmarks, The John Hancock Building, completely free of charge, in the heart of Magnificent Mile.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveExperience the magic at the top of one of Chicago's tallest landmarks, The John Hancock Building, completely free of charge, in the heart of Magnificent Mile.