Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Amazing local coffee roaster. A must hit if you are a coffee lover.
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Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont AveAmazing local coffee roaster. A must hit if you are a coffee lover.
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveGreat burgers, even better beer list
Good old fashioned ice cream parlor around the corner
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Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
3055 N Sheffield AveGood old fashioned ice cream parlor around the corner
New wine bar around the corner. Small plates, nice wine list, awesome atmosphere. Happy Hour every day from 4-6 = $1 Oysters!
Lago Wine Bar
3207 North Sheffield AvenueNew wine bar around the corner. Small plates, nice wine list, awesome atmosphere. Happy Hour every day from 4-6 = $1 Oysters!
The Dank and Eggs quite possibly is the greatest breakfast bagel sandwich ever
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Chicago Bagel Authority
955 W Belmont AveThe Dank and Eggs quite possibly is the greatest breakfast bagel sandwich ever
Ella Elli
1349 W Cornelia AveDate night? This is a hot spot in the Southport Corridor.
Bird's Nest
2500 N Southport AveHole in the wall bar that has some of the best wings in Chicago.
A fish monger and awesome restaurant. Oh and the brunch is killer and doesnt break the bank
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Fahlstrom's Fresh Fish Market
A fish monger and awesome restaurant. Oh and the brunch is killer and doesnt break the bank
Best Deep Dish in the city. Go early or be prepared to stand in line. This place has been voted best deep dish in the country.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest Deep Dish in the city. Go early or be prepared to stand in line. This place has been voted best deep dish in the country.
Best Burger in the country. be prepared to wait or try and grab a seat at the bar.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest Burger in the country. be prepared to wait or try and grab a seat at the bar.
If you are here on a weekend, Range has a fantastic brunch, typically with no wait. On the flip side, their dinners are just as good. seasonal ever changing menu that tries to source locally and organically!
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Range
1119 W Webster AveIf you are here on a weekend, Range has a fantastic brunch, typically with no wait. On the flip side, their dinners are just as good. seasonal ever changing menu that tries to source locally and organically!
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StIconic, Go Cubs Go
Cheap double features, and doubles as a concert venue as well.
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The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveCheap double features, and doubles as a concert venue as well.
Second City is one of the country's premier comedy clubs for sketch and improv comedy. You will not regret getting tickets to any of the shows, and you will most likely leave with your cheeks sore from laughing.
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The Second City
230 W North AveSecond City is one of the country's premier comedy clubs for sketch and improv comedy. You will not regret getting tickets to any of the shows, and you will most likely leave with your cheeks sore from laughing.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveShopping
Small neighborhood market that is really convenient to the house
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South Loop Market
1720 S Michigan AveSmall neighborhood market that is really convenient to the house
This place is ridiculous. I think it is the 2nd largest Whole Foods in the country.
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThis place is ridiculous. I think it is the 2nd largest Whole Foods in the country.
Southport Ave has it all, shops, restaurants, bars and gyms. Walking distance from the house.
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Southport station
Southport Ave has it all, shops, restaurants, bars and gyms. Walking distance from the house.
Sightseeing
Tallest building in the country, and you can walk out on a glass box to look down 100+ floors!
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Willis Tower Skydeck
Tallest building in the country, and you can walk out on a glass box to look down 100+ floors!
A free zoo in the heart of Lincoln Park. On saturday mornings in the summer there is a farmers market out front.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StA free zoo in the heart of Lincoln Park. On saturday mornings in the summer there is a farmers market out front.
People all over want a picture with the Bean :). It's unique and a great starting point to see all that Millennium Park has to offer!
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StPeople all over want a picture with the Bean :). It's unique and a great starting point to see all that Millennium Park has to offer!
Parks & Nature
Belmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation DrDuring the summer this place is bustling with activity
A Beach in chicago? That's right, this is one of many, but probably the busiest. From volleyball to sunbathing, everyone hits this spot up when it's summer time
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North Avenue Beach
A Beach in chicago? That's right, this is one of many, but probably the busiest. From volleyball to sunbathing, everyone hits this spot up when it's summer time
We call it Cubs Park, great local park, with lots of area to run and play. In the summers they have water fountains for the kids to run through.
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Margaret Donahue Park
1230 W School StWe call it Cubs Park, great local park, with lots of area to run and play. In the summers they have water fountains for the kids to run through.
See the Bean, See Buckingham Fountain, catch a concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilian or ice skate in the winter. This is a one of Chicago's greatest attributes!
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Grant Park
337 E Randolph StSee the Bean, See Buckingham Fountain, catch a concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilian or ice skate in the winter. This is a one of Chicago's greatest attributes!
Essentials
Crystal Cleaners
1024 W Belmont AveGreat place around the corner
1001 W Belmont Ave
1001 West Belmont AvenueThe closest Walgreen's is right around the corner.
Getting Around
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveThis can get you pretty much anywhere in the city.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5313 N Sheridan RdIf you need to rent, its a neighborhood location.