Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Home of the Chicago Bears (NFL)! And venue to many major concerts throughout the year. Less than a mile walk away!
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of the Chicago Bears (NFL)! And venue to many major concerts throughout the year. Less than a mile walk away!
Everything Else
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrOne of the largest convention centers in the world!
Venue for many major summer concerts! Within walking distance - give yourself at least 45 minutes.
45 locals recommend
Northerly Island
Venue for many major summer concerts! Within walking distance - give yourself at least 45 minutes.
The nearest 'L' station is also Chicago's NEWEST! Take the Green Line downtown in under ten minutes!
11 locals recommend
Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station
The nearest 'L' station is also Chicago's NEWEST! Take the Green Line downtown in under ten minutes!
Entertainment & Activities
Chicago's astronomy spot! Great for family days. Within walking distance - give yourself 30 minutes.
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrChicago's astronomy spot! Great for family days. Within walking distance - give yourself 30 minutes.
Chicago's aquarium, and just outside lays one of the best skyline views in the city! Fun for groups, families, and friends. About a 30-minute walk away!
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrChicago's aquarium, and just outside lays one of the best skyline views in the city! Fun for groups, families, and friends. About a 30-minute walk away!
One of the world's best natural history museums! Within walking distance, give yourself 30 minutes.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrOne of the world's best natural history museums! Within walking distance, give yourself 30 minutes.
Food Scene
One of Chicago's best ethnic neighborhoods, and best food, is just a mile west of the apartment!
217 locals recommend
Chinatown
One of Chicago's best ethnic neighborhoods, and best food, is just a mile west of the apartment!
One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. Correction: one of the best restaurants in the city.
63 locals recommend
Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer AveOne of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. Correction: one of the best restaurants in the city.
Eclectic restaurant not far from the apartment, mixing Cajun, Italian, and other world influences.
8 locals recommend
Chef Luciano Kitchen + Chicken
49 E Cermak RdEclectic restaurant not far from the apartment, mixing Cajun, Italian, and other world influences.
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StExcellent Thai food!
Upscale space serving American cuisine with a twist; offering bar service and tasting menu.
31 locals recommend
Acadia
1639 S Wabash AveUpscale space serving American cuisine with a twist; offering bar service and tasting menu.
Tapas Valencia
1530 S State StTapas and Martinis!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kroll's South Loop
1736 S Michigan AveGreat Chicago sports bar, with Tuesday night trivia!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StA great grocery store, though a bit of a hike.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveAn excellent full-service grocery store, one mile from the apartment!
South Loop Market
1720 S Michigan AveGreat little local grocery half a mile from the apartment.