Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

This upscale Italian restaurant is authentic, and will offer you a true taste of Chicago's Italian food, besides Deep Dish Pizza, that is also affordable.
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Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted St
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This upscale Italian restaurant is authentic, and will offer you a true taste of Chicago's Italian food, besides Deep Dish Pizza, that is also affordable.
More than just a coffehouse, Next Door is a place where people to go to work in a lively, open environment. Next door is a free office space that offers an alternative to Starbucks.
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Next Door Chicago
659 W Diversey Pkwy
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More than just a coffehouse, Next Door is a place where people to go to work in a lively, open environment. Next door is a free office space that offers an alternative to Starbucks.
Large portions, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Fantastic pancakes, crapes. Lots of outdoor seating.
6 locals raden deze aan
The Edge Bar & Grill
2720 N Clark St
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Large portions, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Fantastic pancakes, crapes. Lots of outdoor seating.
Good smells, good food. Order online for a 10% discount.
11 locals raden deze aan
Renaldi's Pizza
2827 N Broadway
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Good smells, good food. Order online for a 10% discount.
Modern twists on classic street food.
10 locals raden deze aan
The Peasantry
2723 N Clark St
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Modern twists on classic street food.
This sandwich chain was founded just north of Lakeview! Original is on 2264 N Lincoln Ave.
30 locals raden deze aan
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
3424 N Southport Ave
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This sandwich chain was founded just north of Lakeview! Original is on 2264 N Lincoln Ave.
Prefer tea, Argo Tea is a relaxed cafe that has all of the tea selections you could ask for.
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Argo Tea
3135 North Broadway
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Prefer tea, Argo Tea is a relaxed cafe that has all of the tea selections you could ask for.
World Famous deep-dish pizza with homemade crust. Definitely a must-eat.
115 locals raden deze aan
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark Street
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World Famous deep-dish pizza with homemade crust. Definitely a must-eat.
The highest-rated Spanish restaurant in Chicago; enjoy tapas, paella, y sangria at this affordable, yet upscale Spanish eatery!
152 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted St
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The highest-rated Spanish restaurant in Chicago; enjoy tapas, paella, y sangria at this affordable, yet upscale Spanish eatery!
Great Thai Food for cheap
Taste of Asia - Bamee Noodle Shop
3120-3122 N Broadway
Great Thai Food for cheap
The famous Cheesecake Factory in Chicago is located at the base of the John Hancock Building.
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The Cheesecake Factory
875 N Michigan Ave
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The famous Cheesecake Factory in Chicago is located at the base of the John Hancock Building.
Amazing Korean food at an afforable price. A very highly-rated restaurant, and for good reason.
98 locals raden deze aan
Crisp
2940 N Broadway
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Amazing Korean food at an afforable price. A very highly-rated restaurant, and for good reason.

Sightseeing

If you are interested in Zoos, Lincoln Park has one! Right in the center of the park.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
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If you are interested in Zoos, Lincoln Park has one! Right in the center of the park.
Take a nice stroll around the serene Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton Pkwy
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Take a nice stroll around the serene Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Enjoy nature? Check out this acclaimed nature museum located in our own Lincoln Park.
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon Dr
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Enjoy nature? Check out this acclaimed nature museum located in our own Lincoln Park.
The north-most of Chicago's three public beaches is a close bike ride away. Plenty of area to find the right place to lay out.
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North Avenue Beach
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The north-most of Chicago's three public beaches is a close bike ride away. Plenty of area to find the right place to lay out.
A busier beach, good for city-beach experience.
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Oak Street Beach
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A busier beach, good for city-beach experience.
While it is busy during the summer, navy pier is a tourist attraction that is worth visiting. It feeds the kid-at-heart.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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While it is busy during the summer, navy pier is a tourist attraction that is worth visiting. It feeds the kid-at-heart.
Like aquatic creatures? Enjoy the many exhibits at the Shedd Aquarium, one of three museums in the museum district.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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Like aquatic creatures? Enjoy the many exhibits at the Shedd Aquarium, one of three museums in the museum district.
The Smithsonian of Chicago, Chicago's Field Museum has dinosaurs, mummies, gems, and much more!
657 locals raden deze aan
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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The Smithsonian of Chicago, Chicago's Field Museum has dinosaurs, mummies, gems, and much more!
A favorite of many, The Adler Planetarium has exhibits that focus on astronomy, its history, and where it is headed. Watch amazing videos in IMAX dome theaters. Great and good. I highly recommend it.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
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A favorite of many, The Adler Planetarium has exhibits that focus on astronomy, its history, and where it is headed. Watch amazing videos in IMAX dome theaters. Great and good. I highly recommend it.
Further away, but a science-focused museum that is a joy to visit. Explore everything from the workings of locomotives to the advancement of aeronautical technologies.
483 locals raden deze aan
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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Further away, but a science-focused museum that is a joy to visit. Explore everything from the workings of locomotives to the advancement of aeronautical technologies.
Lots of impressionist art. Stunning and renowned artworks straight from the history books. Alongside the Museum of Modern Art in New York, one of the best museums in the United States of America.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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Lots of impressionist art. Stunning and renowned artworks straight from the history books. Alongside the Museum of Modern Art in New York, one of the best museums in the United States of America.
One of only two buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lots of high-end shops in this area.
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Chicago
835 North Michigan Avenue
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One of only two buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lots of high-end shops in this area.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great bar and grill if you like a good burger.
Duke's Chicago
2616 N Clark St
Great bar and grill if you like a good burger.
Young, hip hamburger joint. Good hamburgers.
15 locals raden deze aan
Duffy's Tavern and Grille
420 W Diversey Pkwy
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Young, hip hamburger joint. Good hamburgers.
It is a gay bar, but everyone goes! On Musical Monday, everyone sings along to musical theater and show tunes, and on Thursday, it's comedy night!
79 locals raden deze aan
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
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It is a gay bar, but everyone goes! On Musical Monday, everyone sings along to musical theater and show tunes, and on Thursday, it's comedy night!
Never been, but it is an interesting looking bar, and definitely characterizes the transition from Lincoln Park to Boys Town.
13 locals raden deze aan
Friar Tuck
3010 N Broadway
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Never been, but it is an interesting looking bar, and definitely characterizes the transition from Lincoln Park to Boys Town.
Described as a great neighborhood bar.
Jake's Pub
2932 N Clark St
Described as a great neighborhood bar.

Essentials

An organic supermarket with reasonable prices.
360 locals raden deze aan
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
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An organic supermarket with reasonable prices.
Two-story convenient store just across the street.
38 locals raden deze aan
Walgreens Pharmacy
1601 N Milwaukee Ave
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Two-story convenient store just across the street.
The best and largest organic grocery store that Chicago and surrounding area has to offer.
836 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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The best and largest organic grocery store that Chicago and surrounding area has to offer.

Shopping

Fantastic sales and cool clothes!
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Express
913-49 W North Ave
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Fantastic sales and cool clothes!
One of many shops in the area!
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Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark St
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One of many shops in the area!
Get "those shoes."
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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3131 N Clark St
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Get "those shoes."
High-end shopping all along the magnificent mile.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
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High-end shopping all along the magnificent mile.

Arts & Culture

Very entertaining. High-quality. Well-known comedians. A day show and a racier night show.
79 locals raden deze aan
Lachfabriek
3175 N Broadway
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Very entertaining. High-quality. Well-known comedians. A day show and a racier night show.
This local theater is located on the highest floors of the mall. It shows the newest and most highly-acclaimed releases.
71 locals raden deze aan
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
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This local theater is located on the highest floors of the mall. It shows the newest and most highly-acclaimed releases.
The Blue Man Group shows here!
47 locals raden deze aan
Briar Street Theater
3133 N Halsted St
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The Blue Man Group shows here!
A highly-rated, worthwhile theater and bar around town.
38 locals raden deze aan
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont Ave
38 locals raden deze aan
A highly-rated, worthwhile theater and bar around town.
World famous Theatre; Alumnis include Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, John Belushi, Stephen Colbert, Mike Myers, Joan Rivers, and much much more!
433 locals raden deze aan
The Second City
230 W North Ave
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World famous Theatre; Alumnis include Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, John Belushi, Stephen Colbert, Mike Myers, Joan Rivers, and much much more!
"The Bean," a classic tourist attraction in Chicago. This large, reflective bean is fun to experience once.
473 locals raden deze aan
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St
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"The Bean," a classic tourist attraction in Chicago. This large, reflective bean is fun to experience once.
The largest gathering place in Chicago, home to its many festivals and many events.
1243 locals raden deze aan
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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The largest gathering place in Chicago, home to its many festivals and many events.
A free museum with daily exhibits. Learn about Chicago here!
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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A free museum with daily exhibits. Learn about Chicago here!
During baseball season, you can walk to see the cubs play in Wrigley Field.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
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During baseball season, you can walk to see the cubs play in Wrigley Field.
During Football season, watch the Chicago Bears (Da Bears) play North American Football at Soldier Field.
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Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
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During Football season, watch the Chicago Bears (Da Bears) play North American Football at Soldier Field.
Home of massive expos and big events like auto shows, technology exhibitions, and more. Worth looking for events at http://www.mccormickplace.com/
179 locals raden deze aan
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr
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Home of massive expos and big events like auto shows, technology exhibitions, and more. Worth looking for events at http://www.mccormickplace.com/
World famous opera house located along the Chicago River. The Operas and musical theatre here are breathtaking.
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Civic Opera House
1001 W Washington Blvd
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World famous opera house located along the Chicago River. The Operas and musical theatre here are breathtaking.

Everything Else

You can use this station to get downtown. You can buy a pass at the station.
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Diversey Brown Line Station
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You can use this station to get downtown. You can buy a pass at the station.
To reach the lake, head towards this monument. You will find an underpass that will take you past Lake Shore Drive and onto the lake bike/walking/running path.
Signal of Peace Monument
Lakefront Trail
To reach the lake, head towards this monument. You will find an underpass that will take you past Lake Shore Drive and onto the lake bike/walking/running path.