Guidebook for Oak Park
Everything Else
This is the station closest to my home. Make sure you buy your ticket at O'Hare if you're there. You can purchase a ticket at this station too, but will have to enter on the Austin side.
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Austin Blue Line Station
This is the station closest to my home. Make sure you buy your ticket at O'Hare if you're there. You can purchase a ticket at this station too, but will have to enter on the Austin side.
Public swimming pool within walking distance. Separate area for diving boards and platforms.
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Rehm Park
1000 S Scoville AvePublic swimming pool within walking distance. Separate area for diving boards and platforms.
Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield StThe smell of the flowers is amazing
Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch
845 Gunderson AveJust a few minute walk.
Greyhound Bus Station
630 W Harrison StVery easy to get to.
Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StA quick ride will get you here.
Nature Yoga Sanctuary & Cafe - Oak Park
146 Harrison StDrop in classes available in less than a 5 minute walk.
Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park
13 Harrison StMediation.
Creative Changes
140 Harrison StA new place to discover
Shopping
Amazing pet supply store owned by two really great women. My dogs love their homemade food so much, they literally start shaking with excitement when they smell it.
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Sirius Cooks
142 Harrison StAmazing pet supply store owned by two really great women. My dogs love their homemade food so much, they literally start shaking with excitement when they smell it.
If you're a music fan, Val's Halla is a must go to place. Owner Val Camilletti is well known in the record industry.
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Val's Halla Records
239 Harrison StIf you're a music fan, Val's Halla is a must go to place. Owner Val Camilletti is well known in the record industry.
Bead In Hand
145 Harrison StFANTASTIC bead store. A must see if you're a beader.
Just in case you need a tire or battery while your here. I've always been impressed by their speed, unwillingness to take you for everything ya got, and the kindness of the man behind the desk.
Associated Tire & Battery Co. Inc
6208 Roosevelt RdJust in case you need a tire or battery while your here. I've always been impressed by their speed, unwillingness to take you for everything ya got, and the kindness of the man behind the desk.
Majamas make a great gift for the new mom and you don't have to order from a catalog. Actual retail store.
MAJAMAS® EARTH Showroom
4223 W Lake StMajamas make a great gift for the new mom and you don't have to order from a catalog. Actual retail store.
Don't worry if you've forgotten something (like a winter coat). The Brown Elephant has got you covered.
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Brown Elephant Resale Shop
217 Harrison StDon't worry if you've forgotten something (like a winter coat). The Brown Elephant has got you covered.
Food Scene
Blue line to Harlem (2 stops), exit at the Circle Ave. side, hang a left and go to the corner. On weekends they have Beignets!! Locally grown food. Good place.
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Backyard Kitchen & Tap
7330 Harrison StBlue line to Harlem (2 stops), exit at the Circle Ave. side, hang a left and go to the corner. On weekends they have Beignets!! Locally grown food. Good place.
Great breakfast place, with gluten free, organic and non organic options. Easy to grab a cup of coffee before getting on the train. Delicious café ole!
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Buzz Cafe
905 S Lombard AveGreat breakfast place, with gluten free, organic and non organic options. Easy to grab a cup of coffee before getting on the train. Delicious café ole!
Taste of Brasil
906 S Oak Park AveDon't forget to try the passionfruit mousse.
Hole In the Wall Custard & Yogurt Shoppe
901 S Oak Park AveSeasonal ice cream at its finest.
Bodhi Thai Bistro
6211 Roosevelt RdWalking distance to some great Thai food.
Trattoria 225
225 Harrison StClassic eclectic American fare.
Eastgate Cafe/Bistro
102 Harrison StFamily owned and operated.
Sightseeing
Formerly known as the Sear Tower. A quick ride from our home will get you to the starting point of Chicago tourism.
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrFormerly known as the Sear Tower. A quick ride from our home will get you to the starting point of Chicago tourism.
Amazing Nature Museum. Great exhibits. I highly recommend this one for those who like nature museums. Top quality.
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrAmazing Nature Museum. Great exhibits. I highly recommend this one for those who like nature museums. Top quality.
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrA top of its game museum.
If you're an architecture buff, you know why you want to be here. This is the place.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveIf you're an architecture buff, you know why you want to be here. This is the place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Doc Ryan's Bar & Grill
7432 Madison StYou don't need to go downtown to check out local nightlife.
Healy's Westside
7321 Madison StIrish local nightlife.
Arts & Culture
My favorite theater. $5 Tuesdays, all day, every Tuesday. New releases.
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Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StMy favorite theater. $5 Tuesdays, all day, every Tuesday. New releases.
Art Gecko
41 Harrison StArt Gallery
Dancing Krow Studio
43 Harrison StArt Gallery
Open Door Repertory Co
902 S Ridgeland AveLiterally around the corner. A great small venue theater.
gallery pink
149 Harrison StArt Gallery
Pamela Penney Textile Arts
130 Harrison StArt Gallery
Morava Studios
11 Harrison StreetArt Gallery