Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
One of the best Italian restaurants in the city, also with fantastic Ribs...........open late night, and has a fun bar. A staple in our community for over 60 years, and their exceptional food had never disappointed
54 residents recomanen
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark StOne of the best Italian restaurants in the city, also with fantastic Ribs...........open late night, and has a fun bar. A staple in our community for over 60 years, and their exceptional food had never disappointed
Pasteur
5525 N BroadwayGreat Vietnamese & Tai
Live Bands, right on the beach, no cover, just dinner and cocktails. Great Sun Sets
37 residents recomanen
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor DrLive Bands, right on the beach, no cover, just dinner and cocktails. Great Sun Sets
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayGreat Sushi, & Tai food.
LATE NIGHT restaurant & bar, Chicago Staple for 50 yrs
20 residents recomanen
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood AveLATE NIGHT restaurant & bar, Chicago Staple for 50 yrs
Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral AveBreakfast Diner, open only for Bfast & Lunch. Diner Food, but good!
Great Gourmet breakfast & Lunch/Brunch, great coffee, juices, & pastry case. get there early on Sat & Sun to avoid waiting, but very well worth it.
94 residents recomanen
m.henry
5707 N Clark StGreat Gourmet breakfast & Lunch/Brunch, great coffee, juices, & pastry case. get there early on Sat & Sun to avoid waiting, but very well worth it.
Best home made cinnamon rolls in the city. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
110 residents recomanen
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveBest home made cinnamon rolls in the city. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N BroadwayGreat Cajun southern comfort food, cocktails too
Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark StGreat Mediterranean food
GREAT BURGERS, (Blu Burger is our favorite) Home made fries, homemade onion rings, Salads, Sloppy Joes, Fried Shrimp, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich.....also full bar, great BIG patio in the summer/fall
41 residents recomanen
Moody's Pub
5910 N BroadwayGREAT BURGERS, (Blu Burger is our favorite) Home made fries, homemade onion rings, Salads, Sloppy Joes, Fried Shrimp, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich.....also full bar, great BIG patio in the summer/fall
Little Corner Restaurant
5937 N BroadwayBreakfast and lunch diner, inexpensive, big helpings
Great, Really Fresh & innovative Renditions of traditional Thai Food, beautifully presented. Chef Patty Neumsons has gotten rave reviews from the press, so make a reservation. Great Food here!!
6 residents recomanen
Herb
5424 N BroadwayGreat, Really Fresh & innovative Renditions of traditional Thai Food, beautifully presented. Chef Patty Neumsons has gotten rave reviews from the press, so make a reservation. Great Food here!!
Great Authentic & Innovative Mexican Food with Fun Craft cocktails.
14 residents recomanen
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N BroadwayGreat Authentic & Innovative Mexican Food with Fun Craft cocktails.
Indian Bistro, Authentic & Great food, served mostly family style....has gotten great reviews.....Also featuring Indian Themed drinks
6 residents recomanen
Mango Pickle
5842 N BroadwayIndian Bistro, Authentic & Great food, served mostly family style....has gotten great reviews.....Also featuring Indian Themed drinks
A vegan's delight, with many creative recipes, beautifully presented. BYOB
7 residents recomanen
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
5812 N BroadwayA vegan's delight, with many creative recipes, beautifully presented. BYOB
Dinner & Late night bar food. Big Portions of freshly prepared food and inexpensive drinks. Has Sports Bar & Neighborhood vibe.
12 residents recomanen
Burke's Public House
5401 N BroadwayDinner & Late night bar food. Big Portions of freshly prepared food and inexpensive drinks. Has Sports Bar & Neighborhood vibe.
Great Food, Wonderful Martinis, and world famous DRAG Shows to watch while you eat.....in the heart of Boys Town
19 residents recomanen
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 North Halsted StreetGreat Food, Wonderful Martinis, and world famous DRAG Shows to watch while you eat.....in the heart of Boys Town
Smaller Place with Great Beautifully presented food and signature cocktails.
16 residents recomanen
Elixir Andersonville
1509 W Balmoral AveSmaller Place with Great Beautifully presented food and signature cocktails.
Says it is an Irish Bar & Restaurant. Really good and fresh food (even though I could not really find many Irish dishes on the menu) a Couple of my favorites is the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Chicken Pot Pie. Also great drinks.
93 residents recomanen
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StSays it is an Irish Bar & Restaurant. Really good and fresh food (even though I could not really find many Irish dishes on the menu) a Couple of my favorites is the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Chicken Pot Pie. Also great drinks.
Wonderful fresh made sushi, and Asian Entrees, inexpensive
Family owned, One of the VERY BEST sushi Restaurants in town.
Try the Tiger Prawn Tempura appetizer, FANTASTIC!
9 residents recomanen
Blowfish Sushi & Ramen
1130 W Bryn Mawr AveWonderful fresh made sushi, and Asian Entrees, inexpensive
Family owned, One of the VERY BEST sushi Restaurants in town.
Try the Tiger Prawn Tempura appetizer, FANTASTIC!
Southern Coastal Cuisine w/ creole flair plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
78 residents recomanen
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StSouthern Coastal Cuisine w/ creole flair plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
Jin Thai
5458 N BroadwayGreat, Beautifully Presented Family Restaurant. Inexpensive, and BYOB
New American Restaurant, 100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
82 residents recomanen
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveNew American Restaurant, 100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
Seasonal, rustic Italian fare & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio.
41 residents recomanen
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StSeasonal, rustic Italian fare & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio.
Oprah's chef: Art Smith, for 12 years and still counting (he still does special parties and events for her) American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
8 residents recomanen
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm StOprah's chef: Art Smith, for 12 years and still counting (he still does special parties and events for her) American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
Creative Mexican Cuisine, featuring many regions, and with world famous Chef: Rick Bayless (who lives in Chicago) at the helm.
38 residents recomanen
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark StCreative Mexican Cuisine, featuring many regions, and with world famous Chef: Rick Bayless (who lives in Chicago) at the helm.
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
2229 S Michigan AveFamous Drag restaurant spot, great Brunch on Sunday
Pizzeria Aroma
5350 N BroadwayGreat Food, Delivery too. Close By, moderate price
Great restaurant with full menu, great bar with bar food and a full service menu too. Also a great outdoor patio.
48 residents recomanen
Replay
5358 N Clark StGreat restaurant with full menu, great bar with bar food and a full service menu too. Also a great outdoor patio.
Land & Lake Andersonville
Really good restaurant with 2 other Chicago locations.
Great Chicken and Fish with fantastic outdoor patio, walking distance in Andersonville
Parson's Chicken & Fish
Great Chicken and Fish with fantastic outdoor patio, walking distance in Andersonville
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark StGreat drinks, food and outdoor patio
Oda Mediterranean Andersonville
5657 N Clark StNew Mediterranean restaurant with fantastic drinks too
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Bettie Lou’s
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Little Madrid Tapas-Café
Great Hispanic Tapas restaurant, inexpensive with great food
Japanese restaurant with a warm vibe & contemporary decor serving sushi & other classic fare.
21 residents recomanen
Ora
5701 N Clark StJapanese restaurant with a warm vibe & contemporary decor serving sushi & other classic fare.
New restaurant in the neighborhood but getting great reviews for fantastic Greek food
It's Greek 2 U Grill
5449 N Clark StNew restaurant in the neighborhood but getting great reviews for fantastic Greek food
new in the neighborhood, with great appetizers, and dinner menu. Also extensive wine by the glass list.
7 residents recomanen
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark Stnew in the neighborhood, with great appetizers, and dinner menu. Also extensive wine by the glass list.
Los Arcos
5525 N Clark StGood Mexican food in more upscale setting
Extensive menu, great food, and large list of tequilas to choose from
9 residents recomanen
That Little Mexican Cafe
1055 W Bryn Mawr AveExtensive menu, great food, and large list of tequilas to choose from
smaller family owned Vietnamese restaurant with traditional cuisine including great Pho
Little Vietnam Restaurant
1132 W Bryn Mawr Avesmaller family owned Vietnamese restaurant with traditional cuisine including great Pho
Traditional Andersonville Swedish breakfast Restaurant, Great food and some lunch items too.
Svea Restaurant
Traditional Andersonville Swedish breakfast Restaurant, Great food and some lunch items too.
Well known traditional Ethiopian restaurant, sought out by many. Great food and service
41 residents recomanen
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N BroadwayWell known traditional Ethiopian restaurant, sought out by many. Great food and service
Great no-frills Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Large Portions, old school diner
6 residents recomanen
Alexander's Restaurant
6158 N Clark StGreat no-frills Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Large Portions, old school diner
Family Owned, fast Mexican Food for take out. No indoor seating, but has outdoor patio
Edgewater Tacos
5624 N BroadwayFamily Owned, fast Mexican Food for take out. No indoor seating, but has outdoor patio
small location, limited seating, with great Sicilian street food for dine in or take out.
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
small location, limited seating, with great Sicilian street food for dine in or take out.
50 yr + staple Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. Very Good Kabobs and other foods!
54 residents recomanen
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark St50 yr + staple Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. Very Good Kabobs and other foods!
Parks & Nature
Dubbed "Hollywood Beach".....The Gay Beach, lots of people, volleyball, sites to see, cruising, etc (3 & 1/2 block walk)
96 residents recomanen
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrDubbed "Hollywood Beach".....The Gay Beach, lots of people, volleyball, sites to see, cruising, etc (3 & 1/2 block walk)
W. Montrose Harbor Drive takes you to "inspiration point"
Great Photos of the lake then all of downtown Chicago
297 residents recomanen
Montrose Beach
W. Montrose Harbor Drive takes you to "inspiration point"
Great Photos of the lake then all of downtown Chicago
One of the most incredible modern parks in the world.....Lots of things to do here: See the "Bean", Pritzker Pavillion, Pine Forest, restaurants, Video Fountains, ice skating in the winter
1243 residents recomanen
Parc del Mil·leni
201 E Randolph StOne of the most incredible modern parks in the world.....Lots of things to do here: See the "Bean", Pritzker Pavillion, Pine Forest, restaurants, Video Fountains, ice skating in the winter
Walk from Millennium park to her over bridge to kids wonderland: Rock Climbing rock, forts, ice skating ribbon
175 residents recomanen
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StWalk from Millennium park to her over bridge to kids wonderland: Rock Climbing rock, forts, ice skating ribbon
Famous for the Wizard of Oz: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion statues
84 residents recomanen
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StFamous for the Wizard of Oz: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion statues
Great views, restaurants, art, etc. worth the walk.. Catch a River Tour on one of the boats there
273 residents recomanen
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrGreat views, restaurants, art, etc. worth the walk.. Catch a River Tour on one of the boats there
Right at East Lakeshore Drive in the heart of the gold coast. Great Beach Cafe
176 residents recomanen
Oak Street Beach
Right at East Lakeshore Drive in the heart of the gold coast. Great Beach Cafe
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StGreat and FREE Zoo, one of the only ones in the country
Great Place to see with 1000s of plants and gardens to explore
167 residents recomanen
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdGreat Place to see with 1000s of plants and gardens to explore
One of the only totally Free Zoos in the country, located in the heart of Lincoln Park neighborhood
1117 residents recomanen
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StOne of the only totally Free Zoos in the country, located in the heart of Lincoln Park neighborhood
The largest Zoo in the Chicagoland Area. You need to either drive or take public transportation there but well worth the trip.
120 residents recomanen
Zoo de Brookfield
8400 W 31st StThe largest Zoo in the Chicagoland Area. You need to either drive or take public transportation there but well worth the trip.
located in the great neighborhood of Oak Park. A smaller conservatory but well kept and maintained with lots to see
35 residents recomanen
Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield Stlocated in the great neighborhood of Oak Park. A smaller conservatory but well kept and maintained with lots to see
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Martini's in town, crowded bar, lots of fun people. 30-70 yr old mixed crowd.
63 residents recomanen
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveBest Martini's in town, crowded bar, lots of fun people. 30-70 yr old mixed crowd.
Gay nightclub. strippers, drag queens, etc. open till 2am Sun-Friday. 3am Sat
11 residents recomanen
Atmosphere
5355 North Clark StreetGay nightclub. strippers, drag queens, etc. open till 2am Sun-Friday. 3am Sat
Iconic Chicago Gay Leather Bar, in business almost 47 years.
open till 4am: Sun-Fri, 5am: Sat
7 residents recomanen
Touché
6412 N Clark StIconic Chicago Gay Leather Bar, in business almost 47 years.
open till 4am: Sun-Fri, 5am: Sat
Gay Men's Dance Club (women allowed too) w/ leather bar (leather required) in the basement. Fun Place
Open Sun-Fri: 4am, Sat: 5am
11 residents recomanen
Jackhammer
6406 N Clark StGay Men's Dance Club (women allowed too) w/ leather bar (leather required) in the basement. Fun Place
Open Sun-Fri: 4am, Sat: 5am
Iconic 20's jazz club w/ great drinks and great, sometimes big name jazz/blues/soul/ musicians live, 7 nights a week
Sun-Fri: 3am, Sat: 4am
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayIconic 20's jazz club w/ great drinks and great, sometimes big name jazz/blues/soul/ musicians live, 7 nights a week
Sun-Fri: 3am, Sat: 4am
Gay Bar in Artsy Neighborhood of Rogers Park, Eclectic Crowd....lots of galleries, theaters, and street art in this area.
23 residents recomanen
The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood AveGay Bar in Artsy Neighborhood of Rogers Park, Eclectic Crowd....lots of galleries, theaters, and street art in this area.
Gay Bar, Mixed Crowd. Very Eclectic, great drinks. The artwork alone (female erotic) is worth the trip there. And the owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"
70 residents recomanen
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan RdGay Bar, Mixed Crowd. Very Eclectic, great drinks. The artwork alone (female erotic) is worth the trip there. And the owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"
Iconic Long-standing neighborhood bar with a big beer selection, a jukebox & signature glögg (mulled wine). Has Swedish/Norwegian Theme to it
55 residents recomanen
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark StIconic Long-standing neighborhood bar with a big beer selection, a jukebox & signature glögg (mulled wine). Has Swedish/Norwegian Theme to it
Most likely has the largest craft beer selection on tap in Chicago. An Iconic neighborhood bar that does serve fresh and exciting bar food too
251 residents recomanen
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StMost likely has the largest craft beer selection on tap in Chicago. An Iconic neighborhood bar that does serve fresh and exciting bar food too
This bar has been in the neighborhood for over 60 years. Has a "Friends" type feel, with a juke box and cheap drinks.
20 residents recomanen
Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark StThis bar has been in the neighborhood for over 60 years. Has a "Friends" type feel, with a juke box and cheap drinks.
Great, and large bar with a good selection. the surprise here is the menu which offers, upscale bar food, all fresh ingredients (they even make their own tortilla chips). Always a great experience.
48 residents recomanen
Replay
5358 N Clark StGreat, and large bar with a good selection. the surprise here is the menu which offers, upscale bar food, all fresh ingredients (they even make their own tortilla chips). Always a great experience.
"Old School" Gay Dive Bar, with friendly atmosphere, Free Pour (and strong) cheap drinks with patio too!
Granville Anvil
1137 W Granville Ave"Old School" Gay Dive Bar, with friendly atmosphere, Free Pour (and strong) cheap drinks with patio too!
double bubble
6036 N BroadwayNeighborhood bar, with cheap drinks and friendly atmosphere
Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
86 residents recomanen
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveClassic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
25 residents recomanen
Blue Chicago
536 N Clark StLate-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
Live Music Venue, Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.
101 residents recomanen
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveLive Music Venue, Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.
Great drinks in this neighborhood establishment, catering mainly to older gay men and younger gays who like them.
13 residents recomanen
The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark StGreat drinks in this neighborhood establishment, catering mainly to older gay men and younger gays who like them.
2Bears Tavern Uptown
1140 West Wilson AvenueNEW Bar brought to you by owners of Jackhammer, SoFo and The Meetinghouse
Meeting House Tavern
5025 North Clark StreetFun Gay/mixed bar good drinks
Black-women owned LGBTQ bar in Chicago for queer women, even though it welcomes everyone, of every nationality, race and sexual preference
Nobody's Darling
Black-women owned LGBTQ bar in Chicago for queer women, even though it welcomes everyone, of every nationality, race and sexual preference
La Pharmacie
Great Craft local cocktails and a wonderful French inspired bar menu
Voted the best Gay Video Bar in the world for many years. Numerous levels with a VJ showing video to music on over 50 screens throughout. A must go to destination!
79 residents recomanen
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StVoted the best Gay Video Bar in the world for many years. Numerous levels with a VJ showing video to music on over 50 screens throughout. A must go to destination!
World Famous Drag bar with proscenium stage, in business for 54 years w/ cabaret style seating. Originally in Downtown Chicago, and relocated to Uptown several years ago. Also, has an appetizer and full service menu.
11 residents recomanen
The Baton Show Lounge
4713 N BroadwayWorld Famous Drag bar with proscenium stage, in business for 54 years w/ cabaret style seating. Originally in Downtown Chicago, and relocated to Uptown several years ago. Also, has an appetizer and full service menu.
Fun place to get a drink in the uptown neighborhood. Caterers to anyone, but a lot of gay men go there.
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Fun place to get a drink in the uptown neighborhood. Caterers to anyone, but a lot of gay men go there.
Gay Bar, just south of Foster in Andersonville, Has great patio. All are welcome, but caters mainly to mid-aged men and younger men who like older guys. Pets allowed.
13 residents recomanen
The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark StGay Bar, just south of Foster in Andersonville, Has great patio. All are welcome, but caters mainly to mid-aged men and younger men who like older guys. Pets allowed.
Meeting House Tavern
Great Space, Gay bar with pool tables, and games, great drinks
Restaurant and music venue with many acts rotating there on a daily basis in their showroom
70 residents recomanen
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StRestaurant and music venue with many acts rotating there on a daily basis in their showroom
Restaurant with wood burning pizza oven and other items too. Has a great music hall with lots of national acts that come through there. intimate seating in this 200 seat cabaret style venue.
57 residents recomanen
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago AveRestaurant with wood burning pizza oven and other items too. Has a great music hall with lots of national acts that come through there. intimate seating in this 200 seat cabaret style venue.
Good Food and Drinks. And with local Drag performers who go up and down the restaurant while you eat.
Kit Kat Lounge
Good Food and Drinks. And with local Drag performers who go up and down the restaurant while you eat.
Fun place to to to eat, especially for their Drag Brunch. Large space with local Drag Performers daily
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
2229 S Michigan AveFun place to to to eat, especially for their Drag Brunch. Large space with local Drag Performers daily
Theater District, downtown Chicago
An easy train ride on the red line L train to State Street (about 20 minutes) there are numerous theaters there including the Cadillac Palace, James Nederlander Theater, The Chicago Theater, The Goodman Theater, Auditorium Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Broadway Playhouse, Broadway in Chicago.
Many Broadway Road shows and local productions come to Chicago. Also, Chicago is known for work-shopping many major productions prior to going to NYC/Broadway
World Renouned Collections, well worth the trip. Van Gough thru August
1159 residents recomanen
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorld Renouned Collections, well worth the trip. Van Gough thru August
One of the Great History Museums in the world. Well worth going to see
657 residents recomanen
El Museu Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrOne of the Great History Museums in the world. Well worth going to see
Great modern art museum w/ rotating shows from around the world. worth the trip
532 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat modern art museum w/ rotating shows from around the world. worth the trip
One of the world's greatest planetariums, Great Views of the city
393 residents recomanen
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrOne of the world's greatest planetariums, Great Views of the city
One of the worlds greatest museums for Science & Industry. You can spend 2 days there and not see everything. Well work the visit. On the South Side on the lake in the location of the 1893 World's Fair
483 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciència i la Indústria
5700 S Lake Shore DrOne of the worlds greatest museums for Science & Industry. You can spend 2 days there and not see everything. Well work the visit. On the South Side on the lake in the location of the 1893 World's Fair
Lots of concerts, acts and theater shows come thru this theater. opened on October 26, 1921, beautifully restored, The grandeur of The Chicago Theatre often leaves its visitors breathless.
133 residents recomanen
Teatre de Chicago
175 N State StLots of concerts, acts and theater shows come thru this theater. opened on October 26, 1921, beautifully restored, The grandeur of The Chicago Theatre often leaves its visitors breathless.
Teatre James M. Nederlander
24 W Randolph StBroadway in Chicago shows here
First Run, many pre broadway shows here in the Chicago Iconic Establishment
51 residents recomanen
Teatre Goodman
170 N Dearborn StFirst Run, many pre broadway shows here in the Chicago Iconic Establishment
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 East Ida B. Wells DriveBroadway in Chicago Plays here
Voted the best theater complex in the midwest. Hosts main stage and smaller theater in the round for 1st run plays and classics
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie BlvdVoted the best theater complex in the midwest. Hosts main stage and smaller theater in the round for 1st run plays and classics
Explore the city of Chicago famous architects & their iconic buildings. Great start to understand the influence Chicago had on the world for architecture.
114 residents recomanen
Centre d'Arquitectura de Chicago
111 E Wacker DrExplore the city of Chicago famous architects & their iconic buildings. Great start to understand the influence Chicago had on the world for architecture.
Northshore Theater for the Performing Arts, Skokie, IL
The Northshore Theater has a Large Proscenium Stage and a smaller Theater in the round. The main stage hosts national preforming acts, and stage productions. The smaller theater hosts the "Northlight Theater" Group who produces original plays. Just an all around great theater, and close by in Skokie, IL
Aquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrWorld famous aquarium fun to visit, beautiful structure
a quick 6 stop ride to Addison off the red line to the ballpark to watch the world famous Cubs in this world renowned park
1004 residents recomanen
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison Sta quick 6 stop ride to Addison off the red line to the ballpark to watch the world famous Cubs in this world renowned park
Chicago Bulls and Black Hawks play here. Also, many concerts and shows here too!
200 residents recomanen
Centre Unificat
1901 W Madison StChicago Bulls and Black Hawks play here. Also, many concerts and shows here too!
Shakespeare Theater, Great "very big" ferris wheel (for views of the entire downtown while riding), shopping, tour the collection of 100's of stained glass windows from torn down Chgo historic buildings (free), Main rotunda (at end of pier), Chicago Children's Museum, Get on one of several boats: Sea Dog, Odyessy, Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue; shopping and dining......largest tourist attraction in the state.
933 residents recomanen
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveShakespeare Theater, Great "very big" ferris wheel (for views of the entire downtown while riding), shopping, tour the collection of 100's of stained glass windows from torn down Chgo historic buildings (free), Main rotunda (at end of pier), Chicago Children's Museum, Get on one of several boats: Sea Dog, Odyessy, Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue; shopping and dining......largest tourist attraction in the state.
Great fun entertainment with rotating musicians, a main stage act, food and drinks and a surprise entrance through a laundry mat
39 residents recomanen
Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark StGreat fun entertainment with rotating musicians, a main stage act, food and drinks and a surprise entrance through a laundry mat
Shopping
Great Area with lots of shopping: Gifts, specialty stores, thrift stores, antique stores, clothing, shoes, etc, etc......walking distance 6 blocks
154 residents recomanen
Andersonville
Great Area with lots of shopping: Gifts, specialty stores, thrift stores, antique stores, clothing, shoes, etc, etc......walking distance 6 blocks
many many stores on Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River North to Walton
597 residents recomanen
Magnificent Mile
many many stores on Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River North to Walton
lots of great specialty stores in the predominantly Gay neighborhood. Chicago is the only city in the world where public funds were used for the "Gayborhood" streetscape, which includes large planters, Pride Towers & a walking museum of famous gay people & their contribution to society on the bese of these towers. Also, lots of bars, Center on Halsted (GLBTQ Center), nightclubs & Restaurants (6 stops on the red line)
92 residents recomanen
Boystown
lots of great specialty stores in the predominantly Gay neighborhood. Chicago is the only city in the world where public funds were used for the "Gayborhood" streetscape, which includes large planters, Pride Towers & a walking museum of famous gay people & their contribution to society on the bese of these towers. Also, lots of bars, Center on Halsted (GLBTQ Center), nightclubs & Restaurants (6 stops on the red line)
Lots and Lots of shopping on State Street, that great street
(% 20 minutes on the red line)
State & Madison station
Lots and Lots of shopping on State Street, that great street
(% 20 minutes on the red line)
High End Shopping in this beautiful, many storied inside mall, right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile
327 residents recomanen
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveHigh End Shopping in this beautiful, many storied inside mall, right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile
Essentials
Chicago Staple Grocery, also sell beer, wine and alcohol open 24 hrs
675 residents recomanen
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayChicago Staple Grocery, also sell beer, wine and alcohol open 24 hrs
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StLarge Whole Foods Market
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLITTLE SMALLER, but same quality foods and alcohol
GREAT OLD LIQUOR STORE, Good Prices, GREAT WINE Selection
6 residents recomanen
Foremost Liquor Stores
4616 N Kedzie AveGREAT OLD LIQUOR STORE, Good Prices, GREAT WINE Selection
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayOpen 24 hours
One of the best hospitals in the nation, in the Chicago Gold Coast Area
21 residents recomanen
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron StOne of the best hospitals in the nation, in the Chicago Gold Coast Area
Great local grocery with lots and lots of hard to find ethnic foods.
47 residents recomanen
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveGreat local grocery with lots and lots of hard to find ethnic foods.