Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Storied home of some of the best comedy and improv in the United States.
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The Second City
230 W North AveStoried home of some of the best comedy and improv in the United States.
Not to be missed--a national treasure. If you love Impressionism and Modern art, you must spend a day here.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveNot to be missed--a national treasure. If you love Impressionism and Modern art, you must spend a day here.
Food Scene
Elaine's Coffee Call
1816 N Clark StA unique coffee shop in a great, funky hotel
Well, it's Starbucks, so you know what you're getting. And it's open 24 hours.
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Starbucks
210 W North AveWell, it's Starbucks, so you know what you're getting. And it's open 24 hours.
What I regard as the best Italian restaurant in Chicago--amazing, small, and truly Italian
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Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N Clark StWhat I regard as the best Italian restaurant in Chicago--amazing, small, and truly Italian
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2264 N Lincoln AveExcellent sandwiches
Kamehachi
1531 N Wells StExcellent, delicious, fresh sushi
Hottest new restaurant in the neighborhood--outstanding French food.
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The Blanchard
1935 N Lincoln Park WHottest new restaurant in the neighborhood--outstanding French food.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing, free zoo; you'll want to check out the snow monkeys and the ape house!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StAmazing, free zoo; you'll want to check out the snow monkeys and the ape house!
Everything Else
Best place to hike and bike in the city, spectacular views!
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailBest place to hike and bike in the city, spectacular views!
If you're interested in Chicago history, this is the place to go
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StIf you're interested in Chicago history, this is the place to go
Green Inc
1718 N Wells StLuke is an excellent florist who has beautiful, fresh flowers in unique arrangements
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StConcerts, sculpture, gardens--truly remarkable and free!
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrFabulous architectural tours of the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite neighborhood bar, kind of quiet, with excellent hamburgers
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Marge's Still
1758 N Sedgwick StOur favorite neighborhood bar, kind of quiet, with excellent hamburgers
Corcoran's Grill & Pub
1615 N Wells StClassic Irish bar, decent food, lively crowd
Trendy bar with excellent charcuterie and an interesting crowd
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Old Town Social
455 West North AvenueTrendy bar with excellent charcuterie and an interesting crowd
Amazing views of the city, fancy cocktails, dressed-up urbanites, a bit of a scene
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StAmazing views of the city, fancy cocktails, dressed-up urbanites, a bit of a scene
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StExcellent, small, somewhat overpriced grocery store