Saskya's Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Stylish modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music. Check out their website for event calendar.
172 residents recomanen
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WStylish modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music. Check out their website for event calendar.
Full-service bar serving Caribbean eats like jerk chicken & Jamaican beer with a reggae soundtrack. Featured in the classic movie, Love Jones.
19 residents recomanen
The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary
2610 N Halsted StFull-service bar serving Caribbean eats like jerk chicken & Jamaican beer with a reggae soundtrack. Featured in the classic movie, Love Jones.
Live bands play until late on 2 stages at this rustic blues club with barbecue & other pub grub.
458 residents recomanen
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StLive bands play until late on 2 stages at this rustic blues club with barbecue & other pub grub.
Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts, plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
86 residents recomanen
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveClassic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts, plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
Hip, clubby spot featuring upscale plates, craft cocktails & live blues in moody, underground digs.
9 residents recomanen
The Bassment
353 W Hubbard StHip, clubby spot featuring upscale plates, craft cocktails & live blues in moody, underground digs.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar. Look for the secret door.
355 residents recomanen
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar. Look for the secret door.
30,000-sq.-ft. venue with a winery, Mediterranean eatery, garden courtyard & live entertainment.
70 residents recomanen
City Winery
1200 W Randolph St30,000-sq.-ft. venue with a winery, Mediterranean eatery, garden courtyard & live entertainment.
Neighborhoods
At the heart of Chinatown's lively business district are Cermak Road and Wentworth Avenue. Offerings there include an extensive roster of shops, cafes, dim sum spots and teahouses. Chinatown Square outdoor mall has similar attractions. The Chinese-American Museum has exhibits about the history of the neighborhood. The Nine-Dragon Wall is a reproduction of the 15th-century mural of the same name in Beijing.
217 residents recomanen
Chinatown
At the heart of Chinatown's lively business district are Cermak Road and Wentworth Avenue. Offerings there include an extensive roster of shops, cafes, dim sum spots and teahouses. Chinatown Square outdoor mall has similar attractions. The Chinese-American Museum has exhibits about the history of the neighborhood. The Nine-Dragon Wall is a reproduction of the 15th-century mural of the same name in Beijing.
Hip Wicker Park has been a residential enclave since Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. North Milwaukee Avenue is known for its bustling nightlife, dining and entertainment venues, with Double Door, Subterranean and Davenport’s setting the bar for the city's trendy music clubs. North Damen Avenue draws hip crowds with its quirky shops, minimalist cafes, specialty grocery stores and cool fashion boutiques.
371 residents recomanen
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveHip Wicker Park has been a residential enclave since Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. North Milwaukee Avenue is known for its bustling nightlife, dining and entertainment venues, with Double Door, Subterranean and Davenport’s setting the bar for the city's trendy music clubs. North Damen Avenue draws hip crowds with its quirky shops, minimalist cafes, specialty grocery stores and cool fashion boutiques.
Culturally diverse Hyde Park is home to the picturesque University of Chicago campus and the Frederick C. Robie House, a Frank Lloyd Wright work. Summer crowds head to 57th Street Beach, while the former Palace of the Fine Arts, built for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, is now home to the Museum of Science and Industry. Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center exhibits contemporary works.
150 residents recomanen
Hyde Park
Culturally diverse Hyde Park is home to the picturesque University of Chicago campus and the Frederick C. Robie House, a Frank Lloyd Wright work. Summer crowds head to 57th Street Beach, while the former Palace of the Fine Arts, built for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, is now home to the Museum of Science and Industry. Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center exhibits contemporary works.
The former warehouse district of Fulton Market is now a hip corporate and entertainment area known for creative global and modern American restaurants around West Fulton Market Street. There are also cafes serving house-roasted coffee and buzzing breweries and cocktail bars, some with live music. Venues like House of Vans and the Bottom Lounge stage live music, while boutiques sell indie fashion and furnishings.
54 residents recomanen
Fulton Market
The former warehouse district of Fulton Market is now a hip corporate and entertainment area known for creative global and modern American restaurants around West Fulton Market Street. There are also cafes serving house-roasted coffee and buzzing breweries and cocktail bars, some with live music. Venues like House of Vans and the Bottom Lounge stage live music, while boutiques sell indie fashion and furnishings.
City/town information
Gurnee is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It borders the city of Waukegan, and is a popular tourist attraction within the Chicago metropolitan area due to Six Flag Great America.
7 residents recomanen
Gurnee
Gurnee is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It borders the city of Waukegan, and is a popular tourist attraction within the Chicago metropolitan area due to Six Flag Great America.
Sightseeing
Indiana Dunes National Park is a United States national park located in northwestern Indiana managed by the National Park Service. It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and was redesignated as the nation's 61st national park on February 15, 2019.
141 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de les Dunes d'Indiana
1215 North State Road 49Indiana Dunes National Park is a United States national park located in northwestern Indiana managed by the National Park Service. It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and was redesignated as the nation's 61st national park on February 15, 2019.
Starved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River in the U.S. state of Illinois. It’s known for its steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. Several, including the St. Louis, French and Wildcat canyons, have waterfalls. A wooded trail leads to Lover’s Leap Overlook, with views of the river and Starved Rock Dam. Park wildlife includes white-tailed deer, bald eagles and migratory birds.
90 residents recomanen
Starved Rock State Park
2678 E 875th RdStarved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River in the U.S. state of Illinois. It’s known for its steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. Several, including the St. Louis, French and Wildcat canyons, have waterfalls. A wooded trail leads to Lover’s Leap Overlook, with views of the river and Starved Rock Dam. Park wildlife includes white-tailed deer, bald eagles and migratory birds.
Shopping
Bi-level enclosed outlet mall with designer goods, custom interactive visual arts & restaurants.
99 residents recomanen
Fashion Outlets de Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets WayBi-level enclosed outlet mall with designer goods, custom interactive visual arts & restaurants.
Chicago Premium Outlets
1650 Premium Outlet BlvdOutlet mall in Aurora, Illinois
Gurnee Mills
6170 W Grand AveShopping Mall in Gurnee, IL.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveMall located in Downtown Chicago, IL.
Food scene
Warm, eclectic stop for classic & creative pies plus cocktails & beers served on a huge patio.
31 residents recomanen
Paradise Park
1913 West North AvenueWarm, eclectic stop for classic & creative pies plus cocktails & beers served on a huge patio.
The tacos at Big Star are perfectly fine, but you’re really here for the space. Specifically the huge patio. It’s one of the best in the city - lively, perfect for day drinking, and dog-friendly, too.
1176 residents recomanen
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveThe tacos at Big Star are perfectly fine, but you’re really here for the space. Specifically the huge patio. It’s one of the best in the city - lively, perfect for day drinking, and dog-friendly, too.
Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
519 residents recomanen
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveKnown for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Traditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.
14 residents recomanen
Ascione Bistro
1500 E 55th StTraditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.
Trendy eatery featuring creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine & a full bar.
46 residents recomanen
Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
1509 E 53rd StTrendy eatery featuring creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine & a full bar.
Velvet Taco
1110 N State StAMAZING TACOS!
Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
60 residents recomanen
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StSignature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
Arts & Culture
The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The permanent collection has over 15,000 objects. Admission is free and open to the general public.
37 residents recomanen
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveThe David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The permanent collection has over 15,000 objects. Admission is free and open to the general public.
The Oriental Institute, established in 1919, is the University of Chicago's interdisciplinary research center for ancient Near Eastern studies and archaeology museum. It was founded for the university by professor James Henry Breasted with funds donated by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
62 residents recomanen
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th StThe Oriental Institute, established in 1919, is the University of Chicago's interdisciplinary research center for ancient Near Eastern studies and archaeology museum. It was founded for the university by professor James Henry Breasted with funds donated by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
The Museum of Science and Industry is a science museum located in Chicago, Illinois, in Jackson Park, in the Hyde Park neighborhood between Lake Michigan and The University of Chicago. It is housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
483 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciència i la Indústria
5700 S Lake Shore DrThe Museum of Science and Industry is a science museum located in Chicago, Illinois, in Jackson Park, in the Hyde Park neighborhood between Lake Michigan and The University of Chicago. It is housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago is dedicated to the study and conservation of African-American history, culture, and art. It was founded in 1961 by Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, her husband Charles Burroughs, Gerard Lew, Eugene Feldman, Bernard Goss, Marian M. Hadley, and others.
149 residents recomanen
Museu DuSable d'Història Afroamericana
740 E 56th PlThe DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago is dedicated to the study and conservation of African-American history, culture, and art. It was founded in 1961 by Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, her husband Charles Burroughs, Gerard Lew, Eugene Feldman, Bernard Goss, Marian M. Hadley, and others.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is a contemporary art museum near Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The museum, which was established in 1967, is one of the world's largest contemporary art venues.
532 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is a contemporary art museum near Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The museum, which was established in 1967, is one of the world's largest contemporary art venues.
Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
18 residents recomanen
Design Museum of Chicago
72 E Randolph StImmersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago's Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Recognized for its curatorial efforts and popularity among visitors, the museum hosts approximately 1.5 million people annually.
1159 residents recomanen
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago's Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Recognized for its curatorial efforts and popularity among visitors, the museum hosts approximately 1.5 million people annually.
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
657 residents recomanen
El Museu Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal aquarium was for some time the largest indoor facility in the world. Today it holds about 32,000 animals./
673 residents recomanen
Aquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrShedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal aquarium was for some time the largest indoor facility in the world. Today it holds about 32,000 animals./