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
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
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 Arkitekturcenter
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
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