Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Little Branch Cafe
1251 S Prairie AveGreat coffee & very close!
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveDecadent, decadent (booze-free) brunch.
Acadia
1639 S Wabash AveUpscale, imaginative, and nearby.
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveA fine restaurant and a Chicago institution
Ameritalia
Local Italian grub. People rave about the Parmburger.
New place, mostly for brunch and lunch. Good outdoor seating.
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Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th StNew place, mostly for brunch and lunch. Good outdoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good neighborhood spot with great beer and pizza. (We think this is better than Lou Malnati's, which is more popular and a few blocks away.)
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Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AveGood neighborhood spot with great beer and pizza. (We think this is better than Lou Malnati's, which is more popular and a few blocks away.)
Enormous selection of beer in Printer's Row. BYOF(ood). You can grab tacos a few doors down and drink at the tables outside.
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Kasey's Tavern
701 S Dearborn StEnormous selection of beer in Printer's Row. BYOF(ood). You can grab tacos a few doors down and drink at the tables outside.
Everything Else
Shedd Aquarium w Chicago
1200 S Lake Shore DrNice fish.
One of the nation's best natural history museums and an iconic Chicago building.
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Muzeum Fielda
1400 S Lake Shore DrOne of the nation's best natural history museums and an iconic Chicago building.
Gorgeous old building. Even if you can't see the stars on a cloudy night, there's always a great view of the city.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrGorgeous old building. Even if you can't see the stars on a cloudy night, there's always a great view of the city.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveAnother world-class institution
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth CtThe best place for jazz in Chicago. 'Nuf said.
Arts & Culture
World-class and a beautiful 20-min walk from the condo. Top-rated attraction in the city.
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Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorld-class and a beautiful 20-min walk from the condo. Top-rated attraction in the city.
Several times a week during the summer, there are free outdoor concerts here. There's traditional seating and a giant lawn, where you can picnic (and BYOB). We have a picnic blanket you can borrow.
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Pawilon Jay Pritzker
201 E Randolph StSeveral times a week during the summer, there are free outdoor concerts here. There's traditional seating and a giant lawn, where you can picnic (and BYOB). We have a picnic blanket you can borrow.
Essentials
Prepared meals, addictive snacks, and affordable groceries.
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Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StPrepared meals, addictive snacks, and affordable groceries.
Sightseeing
Formal Gardens
Beautiful garden with music and dancing in the late summer.
One of the famous houses in the Prairie Ave district of Chicago. Major Chicago landmark with public tours.
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Glessner House Museum
1800 S Prairie AveOne of the famous houses in the Prairie Ave district of Chicago. Major Chicago landmark with public tours.
The Lakefront Trail runs for 18 miles along Lake Michigan. Fantastic for walking, jogging, or cycling.
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe Lakefront Trail runs for 18 miles along Lake Michigan. Fantastic for walking, jogging, or cycling.
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St"The Bean"! Not to be missed.
Lurie Garden
220 E Monroe StA beautiful garden for strolling.
Over-the-top tourist attraction, but still a lot of fun. Restaurants, theater, fireworks Weds & Sat. A beautiful walk along the Lakefront Trail..
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveOver-the-top tourist attraction, but still a lot of fun. Restaurants, theater, fireworks Weds & Sat. A beautiful walk along the Lakefront Trail..