Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrGreat tourist spot.
This is an excellent place to visit. It is in the museum campus with the other great museums in walking distance.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThis is an excellent place to visit. It is in the museum campus with the other great museums in walking distance.
Another excellent museum. Walking distance to other museums.
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrAnother excellent museum. Walking distance to other museums.
Adler-Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrGreat museum. Beautiful view of the city.
This is my favorite museum. Very kid friendly and worth the entrance fee. The storm exhibit is amazing.
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Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrThis is my favorite museum. Very kid friendly and worth the entrance fee. The storm exhibit is amazing.
People tend to visit here for some reason. It is a huge place. They have a lot of bars and restaurants. I have been there too many times to be excited about it now, but first timers should see it.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AvePeople tend to visit here for some reason. It is a huge place. They have a lot of bars and restaurants. I have been there too many times to be excited about it now, but first timers should see it.
Food Scene
nana
3267 S Halsted StThey have great food. and it's about two blocks from my place.
A local favorite. They are cash only. They deliver. They represent Chicago pizza as well as anyone, and better than most.
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Phil's Pizza
1102 W 35th StA local favorite. They are cash only. They deliver. They represent Chicago pizza as well as anyone, and better than most.
Punky's Pizza & Pasta
2600 S Wallace StThey have the best sandwich around. The pot roast sandwich is unbelievable.
Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery
701 W 31st StThe food is always good.
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
755 W 32nd StA nice little coffee shop down the block
Local favorite. Breaded Steak Sandwich.
They give you a lot so order the small size.
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Ricobene's
252 W 26th StLocal favorite. Breaded Steak Sandwich.
They give you a lot so order the small size.
Tacos Erendira
4440 South Wood StreetGood Mexican food.
This place is great to bring the family. We always bring my in-laws here when they are in town. there are a lot of old gear wheels hanging from the ceiling. My son loves them. Go figure.
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Connie's Pizza
2373 S Archer AveThis place is great to bring the family. We always bring my in-laws here when they are in town. there are a lot of old gear wheels hanging from the ceiling. My son loves them. Go figure.
Everything Else
Catching a Major League Game is a great day out. Tickets can be picked up for little cost. it is a fun day out. I walk down to the park with my family several times a season.
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U.S. Cellular Field
Catching a Major League Game is a great day out. Tickets can be picked up for little cost. it is a fun day out. I walk down to the park with my family several times a season.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a brand new beach. They have a great playground as well. It is basically straight East of our place.
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31st Street Beach station
This is a brand new beach. They have a great playground as well. It is basically straight East of our place.
This is a free zoo. It is in the middle of a huge park. It's worth a day if you enjoy going on long walks.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThis is a free zoo. It is in the middle of a huge park. It's worth a day if you enjoy going on long walks.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a local liquor store with a bar in the back. It has developed it's own unique scene.
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Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StThis is a local liquor store with a bar in the back. It has developed it's own unique scene.
Hot wings are pretty good here. It's a good place to watch a football game.
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Buffalo Wings & Rings
3434 S Halsted StHot wings are pretty good here. It's a good place to watch a football game.
This is a nice bar. Just a good bar to watch a game or enjoy an obscure beer.
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Mitchell's Tap
3356 S Halsted StThis is a nice bar. Just a good bar to watch a game or enjoy an obscure beer.
Shinnicks Pub
3758 S Union AveThis is the epitome of "Neighborhood" bars.
Margaritas. the food is good too.
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Pancho Pistolas Authentic Mexican Restaurant
700 W 31st StMargaritas. the food is good too.