Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveConveniently located, nice produce/grocery selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very close, good beer/libation selection. Food is pretty good too-- Brunch on the weekends.
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High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveVery close, good beer/libation selection. Food is pretty good too-- Brunch on the weekends.
Ola's Liquors
947 N Damen AveGreat Polish dive
Great back patio and weekly specials ($6 pizzas on Thursday!) Pretty good bar food
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Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveGreat back patio and weekly specials ($6 pizzas on Thursday!) Pretty good bar food
Great place to see an intimate show. This place is legendary. Free shows on Monday night!
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveGreat place to see an intimate show. This place is legendary. Free shows on Monday night!
Very cool rockabilly style bar for cocktails and fun! The movie Swingers comes to mind.
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueVery cool rockabilly style bar for cocktails and fun! The movie Swingers comes to mind.
Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa StGreat, friendly dive bar.
Food Scene
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveGreat coffee, pastry and brunch options
Awesome beers and food! Great atmosphere.
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveAwesome beers and food! Great atmosphere.
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveGreat Sushi!
Very affordable sushi and Japanese grill... great lunch specials!
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Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveVery affordable sushi and Japanese grill... great lunch specials!
Great tacos and burritos... fast/affordable/close to home!
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El Metro Mexican Cantina
1959 W Chicago AveGreat tacos and burritos... fast/affordable/close to home!
Great neighborhood bar with amazing food. Nice back patio and good drinks. Great guys!
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The Shelby
2759 West Augusta BoulevardGreat neighborhood bar with amazing food. Nice back patio and good drinks. Great guys!
Parks & Nature
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueGreat vantage point of the city-- go for a run or bike ride!
Stunning views of Lake Michigan with the stunning city in the background.
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Ohio Street Beach
600 N Lake Shore DrStunning views of Lake Michigan with the stunning city in the background.
Large, beautiful park. Lot's of trails for running, biking, and people watching. Pack a picnic or try some food from the food truck vendors.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrLarge, beautiful park. Lot's of trails for running, biking, and people watching. Pack a picnic or try some food from the food truck vendors.
Such a peaceful place to visit-- especially in the dead of winter.
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Konserwatorium Garfield Park
300 N Central Park AveSuch a peaceful place to visit-- especially in the dead of winter.
Arts & Culture
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StLots of great info about this wonderful city!
Very interesting exhibits from artists with little/no professional training in art... $5 suggested donation. Nice if you want to see some art but don't have hours to spend at the art institute.
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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N Milwaukee AveVery interesting exhibits from artists with little/no professional training in art... $5 suggested donation. Nice if you want to see some art but don't have hours to spend at the art institute.
Shopping
Very cute selection of women's and children's clothes. The owner is very friendly and helpful.
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Study Hall
2016 W Chicago AveVery cute selection of women's and children's clothes. The owner is very friendly and helpful.
Entertainment & Activities
Great rehabbed theater. The bar is beautiful-- and you can order a drink to take into the theater.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveGreat rehabbed theater. The bar is beautiful-- and you can order a drink to take into the theater.
Millennium Park offers great free music events in the summer, and is a great place to visit if you want to see the most popular sights in Chicago.
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Park Milenijny w Chicago
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park offers great free music events in the summer, and is a great place to visit if you want to see the most popular sights in Chicago.