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Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great find for out of town folks that are looking for something a little bit different, even though their website doesn’t give them justice. The drinks are awesome and the shows are entertaining ranging from comedy acts to burlesque.
This place is hidden within the Green Door Tavern, it’s the bar downstairs so just ask someone if you can’t find the entrance.
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The Drifter
676-8 N Orleans StThis is a great find for out of town folks that are looking for something a little bit different, even though their website doesn’t give them justice. The drinks are awesome and the shows are entertaining ranging from comedy acts to burlesque.
This place is hidden within the Green Door Tavern, it’s the bar downstairs so just ask someone if you can’t find the entrance.
Truly a great find and an amazing experience for your visit to Chicago! The entertainment ranges from music to burlesque so check out their website for current shows and RSVP ASAP! Request a booth when you rsvp, trust me, it will add to your experience.
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Bordel
1721 W Division StTruly a great find and an amazing experience for your visit to Chicago! The entertainment ranges from music to burlesque so check out their website for current shows and RSVP ASAP! Request a booth when you rsvp, trust me, it will add to your experience.
Wicker park is worth visiting and in the heart of it all you’ll find amazing artisan cocktails here. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the elegant atmosphere once you pass the light bulb entrance
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveWicker park is worth visiting and in the heart of it all you’ll find amazing artisan cocktails here. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the elegant atmosphere once you pass the light bulb entrance
This musical gem is closer to the summit bnb, featuring live music and great drinks and for those of you taking the bus, it’s only 6 blocks from the Forest Park Blue Line stop at Oak Park Ave.
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FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt RdThis musical gem is closer to the summit bnb, featuring live music and great drinks and for those of you taking the bus, it’s only 6 blocks from the Forest Park Blue Line stop at Oak Park Ave.
This vintage style bar offers live music, great food, and a phenomenal view overlooking the Naperville River Walk in scenic downtown Naperville. Check out their website for their current schedule.
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Frankie's Blue Room
16 Chicago AveThis vintage style bar offers live music, great food, and a phenomenal view overlooking the Naperville River Walk in scenic downtown Naperville. Check out their website for their current schedule.
Fitz’s Spare Keys
119 N York StLocal favorite
Red Arrow Eatery & Self-Pour - Elmhurst
111 E 1st St21+
Pints
112 S York StLocal favorite
The Club Shot & Beer
113 N Addison Ave21+
Muvico 18
21+ Nice and comfy way to enjoy dinner and drinks at the movies!
Food Scene
There’s nothing regular about these donuts. They really added a delicious wow factor here and I highly recommend making this stop.
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveThere’s nothing regular about these donuts. They really added a delicious wow factor here and I highly recommend making this stop.
This 24 hr taco place is so close to the apartment. Their tacos are very meaty and tortes a jumbo. They also have a pretty good selection of Hispanic food .
El Faro
6136 South Archer RoadThis 24 hr taco place is so close to the apartment. Their tacos are very meaty and tortes a jumbo. They also have a pretty good selection of Hispanic food .
Chinatown stop where it’s all about the bubble tea! They use fresh fruits and the options are seemingly endless!
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Joy Yee
2139 S China PlChinatown stop where it’s all about the bubble tea! They use fresh fruits and the options are seemingly endless!
SEN Sushi Bar
814 S Oak Park AveMy favorite delicious sushi stop in the suburbs
JK's Restaurant
5345 St Charles RdLocal favorite for breakfast
Le Petite Cafe
1855 S Mannheim RdCute breakfast stop
Joeys Pizza
1801 S Wolf RdMy go to pizza place♡
Burgers delivered by train straight to your table! Very cute burger stop for families with kiddos. Checkout their website for more locations!
2Toots Train Whistle Grill
450 N Main StBurgers delivered by train straight to your table! Very cute burger stop for families with kiddos. Checkout their website for more locations!
Due to popular demand, this fast food joint is often crowded and manages to serve you in a non crowded time period frame. The Greek salad, hot dogs, and chocolate cake are local favorites♡ there are several locations around, but only a few offer pasta dishes.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StDue to popular demand, this fast food joint is often crowded and manages to serve you in a non crowded time period frame. The Greek salad, hot dogs, and chocolate cake are local favorites♡ there are several locations around, but only a few offer pasta dishes.
Rainforest Cafe
D121 Woodfield MallA family favorite with awesome decor and delicious plates :^)
Parks & Nature
This place is perfect for outdoor fitness and nature lovers. The location is full of hills where stairs were added to spice up your ‘leg day’ routine.
Swallow Cliff Woods North
This place is perfect for outdoor fitness and nature lovers. The location is full of hills where stairs were added to spice up your ‘leg day’ routine.
This beautiful trail does a circle where 9.5 miles starts and ends at the same place. There is a special parking spot where you can park roughly half a mile from the the waterfall in case the 9 mile walk doesn’t appeal to you. The waterfall is small, but absolutely beautiful and a great way to spend your morning or afternoon. It’s lively on the weekends so I recommend weekday mornings so you can truly enjoy your time here.
Waterfall Glen Waterfall
This beautiful trail does a circle where 9.5 miles starts and ends at the same place. There is a special parking spot where you can park roughly half a mile from the the waterfall in case the 9 mile walk doesn’t appeal to you. The waterfall is small, but absolutely beautiful and a great way to spend your morning or afternoon. It’s lively on the weekends so I recommend weekday mornings so you can truly enjoy your time here.
The Wizard of OZ theme holds true with the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, and Toto statues.
The park features such Oz-ified amenities as a playground called Dorothy’s Playlot and a volunteer green space known as The Emerald Gardens.
Entrances are at intersections of W Webster & N Orchard (statue of Dorothy) and intersection of N Lincoln Ave, N Larrabee St., and W Webster (statue of the Tin Man).
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling StThe Wizard of OZ theme holds true with the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, and Toto statues.
The park features such Oz-ified amenities as a playground called Dorothy’s Playlot and a volunteer green space known as The Emerald Gardens.
Entrances are at intersections of W Webster & N Orchard (statue of Dorothy) and intersection of N Lincoln Ave, N Larrabee St., and W Webster (statue of the Tin Man).
Walking distance from hillside this cute path continues for miles on end with many small shops and parks along the way!
Illinois Prairie Path
Illinois Prairie PathWalking distance from hillside this cute path continues for miles on end with many small shops and parks along the way!
Riverwalk Park
500 Jackson AveSweet local favorite ♡
Brookfield Zoo
8400 W 31st StNice memories are made here♡
Cute little park worth visiting with cute little kiddos if you're in the area.
Bisons Klippen Natur-Spielplatz
1111 E Schaumburg RdCute little park worth visiting with cute little kiddos if you're in the area.
Cantigny Park
151 S 151 Winfield RoadBeautiful views all around♡
Regardless if the weather, this place can give you plant life therapy anytime of the year ♡ Truly a hidden gem, check out their website!
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Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveRegardless if the weather, this place can give you plant life therapy anytime of the year ♡ Truly a hidden gem, check out their website!
Busse Woods
You may spot some elk on this scenic trail ♡
Shopping
Ford City Mall
7601 S Cicero AveGreat stop nearby for all your shopping!
Woodfield Mall
Woodfield MallLargest mall around!
Oakbrook Mall station
Sweet outdoor mall for sun filled days♡
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy a meal and a beer while watching a movie! Find a groupon to be able stretch your dollar a little further.
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Studio Movie Grill
301 Rice Lake SquareEnjoy a meal and a beer while watching a movie! Find a groupon to be able stretch your dollar a little further.
Toddlers and small kids under 10 have a blast at this kids fun center!
Ball Factory Indoor Play & Cafe
864 Illinois Rte 59Toddlers and small kids under 10 have a blast at this kids fun center!
Little Beans Cafe & Playspace - Evanston
430 Asbury AveToddler fun all around!
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StSweet local favorite
Old-school arcade offering a wide array of retro & new games & special pricing for unlimited play.
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Galloping Ghost Arcade
9415 Ogden AveOld-school arcade offering a wide array of retro & new games & special pricing for unlimited play.
Veggie Fest Chicago
Navistar CircleWorth a visit if it's open during your visit!
You don't have to be a member to enjoy kid programs for all ages, awesome daycare for the younger ones, cafe with a variety of food options other than shakes, waterslides and swimming pools, rock climbing walls, and seriously a day's worth of activities. Call ahead for nonmember rates and check out their website.
Life Time Fitness
28141 Diehl RdYou don't have to be a member to enjoy kid programs for all ages, awesome daycare for the younger ones, cafe with a variety of food options other than shakes, waterslides and swimming pools, rock climbing walls, and seriously a day's worth of activities. Call ahead for nonmember rates and check out their website.
High Tra, Afternoon Tea, its Fancy Tea time at the Palm Court. Tea time at its finest and even special times for the kiddos to join in.
Check out their website as they also offer Salsa dancing and other entertainment.
https://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court
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The Drake
140 E Walton PlHigh Tra, Afternoon Tea, its Fancy Tea time at the Palm Court. Tea time at its finest and even special times for the kiddos to join in.
Check out their website as they also offer Salsa dancing and other entertainment.
https://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court
A must visit racetrack for you horse racing fans! Check out their website for upcoming events!
Arlington International Racecourse
2200 Euclid AveA must visit racetrack for you horse racing fans! Check out their website for upcoming events!
Turtle Splash Water Park
129 W National StLittle kiddos swimming paradise.
Family friendly fun all around :)
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Freizeit- und Wasserpark des Weihnachtsmanns
601 Dundee AveFamily friendly fun all around :)
Check out their website for upcoming family friendly on the farm events!
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Kline Creek Farm (living history museum)
1N600 County Farm RdCheck out their website for upcoming family friendly on the farm events!
Family friendly Fall activities and holiday fun.
Their website often offers discounts :)
Bengtsons Kürbisfarm und Herbstfest
13341 W 151st StFamily friendly Fall activities and holiday fun.
Their website often offers discounts :)
Arcade games, laser tag, pizza, miniature golf, and all around fun for kiddos. Kid youtuber, J Sparkle, gives a sneak peak of her visit here ♡
Verzaubertes Schloss Restaurant & Unterhaltungskomplex
1103 S Main StArcade games, laser tag, pizza, miniature golf, and all around fun for kiddos. Kid youtuber, J Sparkle, gives a sneak peak of her visit here ♡
This upscale casino will have you feeling lucky for hours on end.
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Rivers Casino
3000 S River RdThis upscale casino will have you feeling lucky for hours on end.
Drinks, food, bowling, and arcade games :)
They offer, "multiplayer experiences, nostalgic throwbacks and high-tech simulations". Check out their website!
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Enterrium
2 Woodfield MallDrinks, food, bowling, and arcade games :)
They offer, "multiplayer experiences, nostalgic throwbacks and high-tech simulations". Check out their website!
Kid youtuber J Sparkle has a video showing this small kids indoor playplace that will keep little ones busy for a couple of hours :)
Yu Kids Island , LLC
5 Woodfield MallKid youtuber J Sparkle has a video showing this small kids indoor playplace that will keep little ones busy for a couple of hours :)
A fun and unique concept with Fun Walls, a Rope Course, a Ninja Course, a Giant Slide a toddler area, there is something for everybody ages 1 to 101.
Funtopia
2639 Aurora AveA fun and unique concept with Fun Walls, a Rope Course, a Ninja Course, a Giant Slide a toddler area, there is something for everybody ages 1 to 101.
Stardust Bowl
37 E Lorraine AveLargest bowling center in Illinois
Sightseeing
It's a beautiful park that has a great view of Chicago from the south.
It’s a great spot for a photo op and just a great place to spend a lazy afternoon because of the many huge, free BBQ pits along the lake. You can also bring a travel grill and hang out on the grass and grill, relax, or read, but mostly it’s a great place to be during sunrise for you early birds.
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Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrIt's a beautiful park that has a great view of Chicago from the south.
It’s a great spot for a photo op and just a great place to spend a lazy afternoon because of the many huge, free BBQ pits along the lake. You can also bring a travel grill and hang out on the grass and grill, relax, or read, but mostly it’s a great place to be during sunrise for you early birds.
This lovely hidden gem is just north of the Lincoln Park Zoo and is easily missed if you're not looking for it. It’s a beautiful romantic place popular for wedding photos.
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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyThis lovely hidden gem is just north of the Lincoln Park Zoo and is easily missed if you're not looking for it. It’s a beautiful romantic place popular for wedding photos.
The Osaka Japanese Garden is located in Jackson Park and is a beautiful sight to take in. On a nice afternoon stop by for stroll!
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Garten des Phönix
6300 S Cornell AveThe Osaka Japanese Garden is located in Jackson Park and is a beautiful sight to take in. On a nice afternoon stop by for stroll!
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StBeautiful and inexpensive way to enjoy the sights♡
If it's happening during your stay make sure you get there super early! It gets very crowded very fast!
Eyes to the Skies
1111 Burlington AveIf it's happening during your stay make sure you get there super early! It gets very crowded very fast!