Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Unique Cemitas aka 'Mexican Sandwiches' very popular spot in Chicago that was featured on Diners, Dives & Drive In's. Great for a quick lunch or dinner
27 residents recomanen
Cemitas Puebla
817 W Fulton MarketUnique Cemitas aka 'Mexican Sandwiches' very popular spot in Chicago that was featured on Diners, Dives & Drive In's. Great for a quick lunch or dinner
Mainstay Restaurant in the burgeoning Fulton Market District.
60 residents recomanen
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketMainstay Restaurant in the burgeoning Fulton Market District.
Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveSpectacular Jewish Diner that has great brunch and breakfast
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveAwesome Brunch Spot! New Mexican based fare. Killer Bloody Mary's
Worth the wait for these spectacular tacos! Awesome outdoor patio during the great weather months
1176 residents recomanen
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveWorth the wait for these spectacular tacos! Awesome outdoor patio during the great weather months
Check out this restaurant and others in Greektown, just a mile from my place. Great Food and atmosphere!
50 residents recomanen
Greek Islands
200 S Halsted StCheck out this restaurant and others in Greektown, just a mile from my place. Great Food and atmosphere!
Bon Appetit named it America's Best Burger, but get there early due to lines.... http://chicago.eater.com/2012/10/1/6540239/bon-appetit-names-au-cheval-best-burger
620 residents recomanen
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBon Appetit named it America's Best Burger, but get there early due to lines.... http://chicago.eater.com/2012/10/1/6540239/bon-appetit-names-au-cheval-best-burger
Great spot to watch a game or sit out on their enormous outdoor patio and roof deck on a nice day. It can be quite a scene in the summer time. Decent Pizza
66 residents recomanen
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StGreat spot to watch a game or sit out on their enormous outdoor patio and roof deck on a nice day. It can be quite a scene in the summer time. Decent Pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StGreat Blues Venue on the North Side of the City
Blues Icon Buddy Guy's Bar in the South Loop never disappoints. If you are lucky you may see Buddy hop on stage and play if he happens to be in town
86 residents recomanen
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveBlues Icon Buddy Guy's Bar in the South Loop never disappoints. If you are lucky you may see Buddy hop on stage and play if he happens to be in town
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard StreetGreat Jazz Club located in River North
Old time speakeasy with Great Jazz. If you go here you have to do a shot of Malort - a Chicago tradition you will never forget.
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOld time speakeasy with Great Jazz. If you go here you have to do a shot of Malort - a Chicago tradition you will never forget.
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph StHip Hangout in trendy Restaurant Row
Across from Big Star. Great Martinis and drink menu at unbelievable prices. Above average bar food as well.
36 residents recomanen
Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveAcross from Big Star. Great Martinis and drink menu at unbelievable prices. Above average bar food as well.
Entertainment & Activities
If it is a nice day you should check out the Chicago Architecture Tours. There are many walking tours which are great but the 90 minute boat tour on the river is something I highly recommend.
114 residents recomanen
Centre d'Arquitectura de Chicago
111 E Wacker DrIf it is a nice day you should check out the Chicago Architecture Tours. There are many walking tours which are great but the 90 minute boat tour on the river is something I highly recommend.
Spectacular views of Chicago on clear days. Stand out on the plexiglass deck 100+ stories above the ground for a photo of a lifetime. Be forewarned that there are usually very long lines on weekends
348 residents recomanen
Willis Tower Skydeck
Spectacular views of Chicago on clear days. Stand out on the plexiglass deck 100+ stories above the ground for a photo of a lifetime. Be forewarned that there are usually very long lines on weekends
Free Park that is great for the kids with many fun activities. Right next to Millennium Park and "The Bean"
175 residents recomanen
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StFree Park that is great for the kids with many fun activities. Right next to Millennium Park and "The Bean"
World famous improv troupe that launched the careers of many Saturday Night Live players and other comedic icons
433 residents recomanen
The Second City
230 W North AveWorld famous improv troupe that launched the careers of many Saturday Night Live players and other comedic icons
Home of the Bulls & Blackhawks. United Center also has a ton of concerts each year.
200 residents recomanen
Centre Unificat
1901 W Madison StHome of the Bulls & Blackhawks. United Center also has a ton of concerts each year.
Home of the 2016 World Champion Cubs. A lot of bars and restaurants located in this area. Quite a scene on game days
1004 residents recomanen
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison StHome of the 2016 World Champion Cubs. A lot of bars and restaurants located in this area. Quite a scene on game days
Sightseeing
Beautiful Park nestled into the Chicago Skyline. Visit 'The Bean' & 'Crown Fountain' to get some social media pics. Visit the outdoor bar. In the Summer see a free concert or outdoor movie (so much fun) at the Pritzker Pavilion. http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/about-millennium-park/895/
1243 residents recomanen
Parc del Mil·leni
201 E Randolph StBeautiful Park nestled into the Chicago Skyline. Visit 'The Bean' & 'Crown Fountain' to get some social media pics. Visit the outdoor bar. In the Summer see a free concert or outdoor movie (so much fun) at the Pritzker Pavilion. http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/about-millennium-park/895/
Parks & Nature
Oasis in the city. Some great sculptures and gardens. The famous Buckingham Fountain is here. Bring your skateboard for the spectacular, newly built skate park!
332 residents recomanen
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StOasis in the city. Some great sculptures and gardens. The famous Buckingham Fountain is here. Bring your skateboard for the spectacular, newly built skate park!
Arts & Culture
World Class Museum with many iconic works of art. New Modern Art wing is amazing.
532 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveWorld Class Museum with many iconic works of art. New Modern Art wing is amazing.
Little bit of a journey but worth the trip. Huge place that you can spend days searching and discovering.
204 residents recomanen
Museum of Science & Industry station
Little bit of a journey but worth the trip. Huge place that you can spend days searching and discovering.
Say hi to Sue, the largest, best-preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. Right next door to the aquarium, planetarium, and historic soldier field stadium.
657 residents recomanen
El Museu Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrSay hi to Sue, the largest, best-preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. Right next door to the aquarium, planetarium, and historic soldier field stadium.
Very underrated but fascinating museum on the history of this great city
241 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història de Chicago
1601 N Clark StVery underrated but fascinating museum on the history of this great city
Shopping
World Class Shopping and Restaurants located on this famous street
598 residents recomanen
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
World Class Shopping and Restaurants located on this famous street