Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena Ave www.baronbuena.com
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor Dr http://thedockatmontrosebeach.com/
Check out the menu at : http://www.michaelspizzachicago.com/#!eat/imahe. Authentic local neighborhood sports bar. LOTS of TV's. Great deep dish pizza, Prima Burger, tater tots and beer selection.
37 residents recomanen
Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
4091 N BroadwayCheck out the menu at : http://www.michaelspizzachicago.com/#!eat/imahe. Authentic local neighborhood sports bar. LOTS of TV's. Great deep dish pizza, Prima Burger, tater tots and beer selection.
Hopping and fun local retro bar.
See: http://holidayclubchicago.com/
29 residents recomanen
Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan RdHopping and fun local retro bar.
See: http://holidayclubchicago.com/
An iconic Chicago Institution for all things music. Funky. Totally authentic.
See: http://greenmilljazz.com/
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAn iconic Chicago Institution for all things music. Funky. Totally authentic.
See: http://greenmilljazz.com/
Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee Avehttp://www.davenportspianobar.com/
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveIconic Jazz Club
See: http://buddyguy.com/
Boystown neighborhood guide: where to eat, drink and what to see in ...
www.timeout.com/chicago/boystown
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92 residents recomanen
Boystown
Boystown neighborhood guide: where to eat, drink and what to see in ...
www.timeout.com/chicago/boystown
Time Out
Jun 18, 2015 - Explore the North Side neighborhood with our guide to Boystown's best bars, restaurants and things to do. ... Boystown is home to one of the most vibrant LGBT communities in the world. The neighborhood offers much more than gay bars, though.
Food Scene
Fun and tasty local restaurant and bar. Good TV's and selection of libations.
See: http://reservoirchicago.com/
33 residents recomanen
The Reservoir
844 W Montrose AveFun and tasty local restaurant and bar. Good TV's and selection of libations.
See: http://reservoirchicago.com/
Our guests have loved this vegetarian restaurant. Prices are really affordable.
See: http://www.lovingheartvegan.com/
10 residents recomanen
Earth's Healing Café
1942 W Montrose AveOur guests have loved this vegetarian restaurant. Prices are really affordable.
See: http://www.lovingheartvegan.com/
Pizza Rustica Inc
3908 North Sheridan Road http://www.pizzarusticachicago.com/
Grunge gyros and souvlaki. Yum.
See: http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/athenian-room/
32 residents recomanen
Athenian Room
807 W Webster AveGrunge gyros and souvlaki. Yum.
See: http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/athenian-room/
Mussels specials on Wednesday night. Full bar.
See: http://www.fatcatbar.com/
58 residents recomanen
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayMussels specials on Wednesday night. Full bar.
See: http://www.fatcatbar.com/
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North Broadway http://www.elmariachitequilabar.com/
A true Italian food emporium restaurant and retail phenomenon.
See: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/chicago/
140 residents recomanen
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StA true Italian food emporium restaurant and retail phenomenon.
See: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/chicago/
Afternoon tea at the Drake is beyond lovely. A spectacular indulgence of civility.
See: http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court
11 residents recomanen
The Drake
140 E Walton PlAfternoon tea at the Drake is beyond lovely. A spectacular indulgence of civility.
See: http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court
Entertainment & Activities
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison St http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark St www.lpzoo.org
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave https://navypier.com/
American Theater Company
1909 W Byron StWonderful local theater. See: http://www.atcweb.org/
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St https://www.steppenwolf.org/
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N Lincoln Ave http://victorygardens.org/
https://www.landmarktheatres.com/chicago/century-centre-cinema
71 residents recomanen
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St https://www.landmarktheatres.com/chicago/century-centre-cinema
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Avehttp://www.musicboxtheatre.com/
Aquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore Drwww.sheddaquarium.org
Hot Tix | Half-Price Theatre Tickets | Chicago, IL
www.hottix.org/
Half-price theatre tickets are available online as well as at 3 downtown Chicago locations. Get discounted tickets to over 200 theaters through Hot Tix.
6 residents recomanen
Hot Tix - Half Price Theatre Tickets
72 E Randolph StHot Tix | Half-Price Theatre Tickets | Chicago, IL
www.hottix.org/
Half-price theatre tickets are available online as well as at 3 downtown Chicago locations. Get discounted tickets to over 200 theaters through Hot Tix.
Parks & Nature
Lovely bird sanctuary too.
See: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/montrose-beach/
See: https://www.google.com/search?q=montrose+beach&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt9Kj9m8PMAhVIOj4KHbGpALAQ_AUICSgD&biw=1920&bih=979
297 residents recomanen
Montrose Beach
Lovely bird sanctuary too.
See: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/montrose-beach/
See: https://www.google.com/search?q=montrose+beach&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt9Kj9m8PMAhVIOj4KHbGpALAQ_AUICSgD&biw=1920&bih=979
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/lincoln-park/
Getting Around
Less than a block away.
Divvy is a bicycle sharing system located in the City of Chicago operated by Motivate for the Chicago Department of Transportation. It operates with 4760 bicycles++.
See: https://www.divvybikes.com
19 residents recomanen
Divvy
Less than a block away.
Divvy is a bicycle sharing system located in the City of Chicago operated by Motivate for the Chicago Department of Transportation. It operates with 4760 bicycles++.
See: https://www.divvybikes.com
RED LINE SHERIDAN STOP
A pleasant couple of blocks walk away.
Also an option. But the Sheridan stop is one stop closer to the downtown.
34 residents recomanen
Wilson station
4620 N BroadwayAlso an option. But the Sheridan stop is one stop closer to the downtown.
The 148 Express Bus downtown is < 1 block away. So convenient.
Check out the schedule:
6:00am
6:20
6:35
6:45
6:53
6:59
7:04
7:08
7:13
7:17
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Arrive
Foster/
Marine
3:00pm
3:17
3:33
3:48
4:02
4:15
4:27
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4:48
4:57
5:05
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Chicago Transit Authority
567 W Lake StThe 148 Express Bus downtown is < 1 block away. So convenient.
Check out the schedule:
6:00am
6:20
6:35
6:45
6:53
6:59
7:04
7:08
7:13
7:17
7:21
7:25
7:29
7:32
7:36
7:39
7:43
7:47
7:51
7:55
8:00
8:05
8:10
8:15
8:20
8:26
8:33
8:41
8:50
9:00
9:11
9:23
Arrive
Foster/
Marine
3:00pm
3:17
3:33
3:48
4:02
4:15
4:27
4:38
4:48
4:57
5:05
5:13
5:21
5:30
5:40
5:51
6:03
6:16
6:30
Arts & Culture
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveEl Museu Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrMuseu d'Història de Chicago
1601 N Clark StGlessner House Museum
1800 S Prairie AveReally interesting historical home.
Spectacular restored Gilded Age Home and Decorative Arts museum.
33 residents recomanen
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie StSpectacular restored Gilded Age Home and Decorative Arts museum.
Museu de la Ciència i la Indústria
5700 S Lake Shore DrSome wonderful Broadway theater passes through Chicago!
See: http://broadwayinchicago.com/
11 residents recomanen
Broadway In Chicago
17 N State StSome wonderful Broadway theater passes through Chicago!
See: http://broadwayinchicago.com/
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayTwo blocks away. I love my Jewel. It has everything I need.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StNot far at all. Totally walkable.
Walgreens Pharmacy
953 W Irving Park RdTarget
4466 N BroadwayWithin walking a couple blocks.