Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Montrose Deli
5411 W Montrose AveBest Polish Deli in Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Hops & Barley
4359 N Milwaukee AveGreat Atmosphere, Plenty of TV's, Great Food Specials Daily
Boys Town
LGBT Area
Highend bar, very comfortable, great clientele, custom, mixologist
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The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketHighend bar, very comfortable, great clientele, custom, mixologist
Epic
407 N Clark StGreat rooftop bar.
theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
201 N State Stincredible rooftop bar
The Windsor Tavern and Grill
4530 N Milwaukee AveGreat local watering hole
Underground Wonder Bar
710 North Clark StreetHot NightClub playing great music
Castle Chicago
632 North Dearborn Street4 floors of live music, DJ's and Food Great nightclub
Second Story Bar
157 E Ohio StLGBT Dive Bar
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StGreat live Venue
Food Scene
The Portage
3938 N Central AveOne of my Favorite Restaurants
Bread & Wine
Another great Restaurant
Starbucks
5406 W Devon AveClose by
This is an institution in Chicago Best BBQ Ribs in Town
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Gale Street Inn Chicago
4914 N Milwaukee AveThis is an institution in Chicago Best BBQ Ribs in Town
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayBest PHO in the City
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StBest Chicago Style Hot Dog in the City
Furama Restaurant
4936 N BroadwayExcellent Dim Sum
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest Deep Dish Pizza in Chicago
Johnnie's Beef
7500 W North AveBest Italian Beef Sandwich in Chicago
West Loop
One of the hippest areas, great people watching, great restaurants
RPM Italian
52 W Illinois StBill and Giuliana Rancic Restaurant
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark StRick Bayless Restaurant
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StHot
GT Fish & Oyster
531 N Wells StHot
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetHot
Boka
1729 N Halsted StHot
Great entertainment in the bar, try the buttercake for dessert
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Mastro's Steakhouse
520 N Dearborn StGreat entertainment in the bar, try the buttercake for dessert
Pump Room
1301 N State PkwyHot, Frank Sinatra's old hangout
Known locally as the Viagra Triangle. Fantastic restaurants, great patios and people watching in the summer a must hit area
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Rush & Division
Known locally as the Viagra Triangle. Fantastic restaurants, great patios and people watching in the summer a must hit area
Top 5 Highest grossing privately held restaurant in the country, seats over 600 ppl at one time best most freshest seafood in town. Also famous for the Mai Tai Cocktail
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Bob Chinn's Crab House
393 S Milwaukee AveTop 5 Highest grossing privately held restaurant in the country, seats over 600 ppl at one time best most freshest seafood in town. Also famous for the Mai Tai Cocktail
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdBest BBQ this side of town
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueOne of my favorites
Next Restaurant
953 W Fulton MarketAmazing, one of the top dining experiences in Chicago
Best Place for Rolls, I highly recommend the chef's selection you will not be disappointed.
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Tanoshii
5547 N Clark StBest Place for Rolls, I highly recommend the chef's selection you will not be disappointed.
Pueblo Nuevo
4342 N Central AveBest Mexican Pozole Soup in Chicago
Arts & Culture
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence AvePolish Cultural Center, live entertainment
Petrillo Music Shell
235 S Columbus DrGreat live entertainment venue
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StMy Cubbie's! Holy Cow!
United Center
1901 W Madison StBulls, Blackhawks
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrDA Bears!
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrConvention Center
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrFishies
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrHistory
Adler Planetarium Museumwinkel
1300 S Lake Shore DrSpace
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveArt
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StTaste of Chicago, Lollapalooza, Blues Festival and many more
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrScience
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago AveArt
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn StFood, Bar, Performances, Sunday Gospel brunch
Double Door
Famous Live Venue Rock and Roll
Everything Else
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
Blue Line into the city
Andersonville
Great Chicago Neighborhood
Chinatown
Excellent Dim Sum and Great Chicago Neighborhood
South Side Airport home of Southwest Airlines
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Chicago Midway International Airport
5700 S Cicero AveSouth Side Airport home of Southwest Airlines
Sightseeing
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveGreat Artsy Chicago Neighborhood
Bucktown
Great Chicago Neighborhood
Eli's Cheesecake Company
6701 W Forest Preserve DrChicago style Cheesecake King! Factory Tour!
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StAmazing a must see.
Oak Street Beach
Fashionista Beach, see and be seen!
Great beach, many special events, volleyball, bicycling, running, rollerblading
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North Avenue Beach South Volleyball Courts
1600 N Lake Shore DrGreat beach, many special events, volleyball, bicycling, running, rollerblading
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrLGBT Beach lots of great people watching
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree Zoo on the waterfront
This is where Chicagoans go on the weekends and have 2nd summer homes
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Geneva Lake
This is where Chicagoans go on the weekends and have 2nd summer homes
Fireworks every Wed and Sat in the summer, boat cruises, dinner cruises, childrens museum, shakespeare theatre, Cirque du soleil
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveFireworks every Wed and Sat in the summer, boat cruises, dinner cruises, childrens museum, shakespeare theatre, Cirque du soleil
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrArchitectural tours amazing.
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrSkydeck with this amazing Edge feature a must see
Skydeck with a must see TILT feature that will blow your mind
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875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveSkydeck with a must see TILT feature that will blow your mind
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StChicago's newest Park
Hyde Park
Home of President Obama
Shoreline Sightseeing, Water Taxi - Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveChicago River Tour
Gray Line Chicago
East Monroe StreetHop on Hop Off bus tours
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StChicago tourist and Visitor Center
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co
4400 S Racine AveHop on Hop Off Trolley Tours
Chicago's newest attraction, great place to people watch and grab a drink or a lite bite to eat!
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrChicago's newest attraction, great place to people watch and grab a drink or a lite bite to eat!
The 606 Bloomingdale Trail! Chicago's newest attraction spans 2.7 mile through three diverse areas of the city, not to be missed
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailThe 606 Bloomingdale Trail! Chicago's newest attraction spans 2.7 mile through three diverse areas of the city, not to be missed
Shopping
Chicago's version of 5th Ave, In my opinion much cleaner, safer and more stores within a shorter distance
Michigan Avenue
Michigan AvenueChicago's version of 5th Ave, In my opinion much cleaner, safer and more stores within a shorter distance
East Oak Street
East Oak StreetCon sidered the Rodeo Drive of Chicago
If you're looking for a vintage or new guitar then this is your only place to buy!
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Chicago Music Exchange
3316 N Lincoln AveIf you're looking for a vintage or new guitar then this is your only place to buy!