Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar with nice staff, and a huge collection of beers and cocktails.
53 locals recommend
Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveGreat bar with nice staff, and a huge collection of beers and cocktails.
High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveGreat staff, legit eats and well rounded beer selection.
You can get just about ANYTHING wine, beer & spirit related from here. Plus their indoor bar is pretty awesome.
9 locals recommend
Binny's Beverage Depot
213 W Grand AveYou can get just about ANYTHING wine, beer & spirit related from here. Plus their indoor bar is pretty awesome.
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGREAT local brewery & restaurant.
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveGreat local brewery & tasting room!
Food Scene
Unite Urban Grill
1450 West Chicago AvenueGreat spot for dinner!
BYOB and EXCELLENT cuisine. Won't have same meal from week to week.
8 locals recommend
Shaman By Chilam Balam
1438 W Chicago AveBYOB and EXCELLENT cuisine. Won't have same meal from week to week.
Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
1139 West Grand AvenueBYOB & sushi!
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveUnique eats with decent libation selection.
Awake Cafe
1357 West Chicago AvenueLocal cafe!
Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee AvenueLocal cafe & bakery!
Can't miss their $10/bottle Prosecco special. Also great all around burgers.
7 locals recommend
25 Degrees Chicago
736 N Clark StCan't miss their $10/bottle Prosecco special. Also great all around burgers.
Shopping
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveBoutique with vintage dinnerware and bar ware.
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Upscale shopping area
Abbey Brown Soap Artisan
1162 W Grand AveGreat selection of soaps, oils and fragrances all to the theme of Chicago.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGreat walking area and pavillion with free concerts!
Chicago Bears, Planetarium, Aquarium, Field Museum, Northerly Island (concerts)
24 locals recommend
Soldier Field & Field Museum station
Chicago Bears, Planetarium, Aquarium, Field Museum, Northerly Island (concerts)
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StChicago White Sox!!
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StChicago Cubs!
I will always call it the Sears Tower and it will forever be the tallest building in the U.S. ;)
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrI will always call it the Sears Tower and it will forever be the tallest building in the U.S. ;)
Go to the signature room for drinks & a fantastic view. Day or night, but both provide unique experiences.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveGo to the signature room for drinks & a fantastic view. Day or night, but both provide unique experiences.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Tour
Take a tour of Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture!
Essentials
Noble Mini Mart Inc
932 N Noble StEssential last minute local mart.
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayAll around grocery store
One of the largest whole foods in the nation. Has a wine bar, coffee bar, beer bar and all your artisanal favorites.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StOne of the largest whole foods in the nation. Has a wine bar, coffee bar, beer bar and all your artisanal favorites.
Everything Else
Lake Street Barbers
126 W Lake StFriendly staff for last minute haircuts needed.
O'Hare International Airport
10000 W O'Hare AveAirport!
Chicago Midway International Airport
5700 S Cicero AveAirport!
Great location to get a unique perspective on science.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrGreat location to get a unique perspective on science.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMuseum
The Second City
230 W North AveComedy skits.