Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago Deep Dish Pizza
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StAmazing and cheap tacos - and guacamole!
Gorgeous rooftop view of the lake, delicious brunch!
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveGorgeous rooftop view of the lake, delicious brunch!
Great pizza and fun atmosphere - gluten free options!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Happy Camper Pizzeria
1209 N Wells StGreat pizza and fun atmosphere - gluten free options!
Mimosa brunch deals - if you go on a Sunday, your drinks will be topped off by the Mimosa Fairy!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D.S. Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted StMimosa brunch deals - if you go on a Sunday, your drinks will be topped off by the Mimosa Fairy!
Fremont
15 W Illinois StBOOZEY BRUNCH - and awesome rooftop views
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun atmosphere if you're looking for a loud music, club-ish bar
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rockit Bar & Grill
22 W Hubbard StFun atmosphere if you're looking for a loud music, club-ish bar
Great music, huge dancing floor / bar area. Tons of fun!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bottled Blonde Chicago
504 N Wells StGreat music, huge dancing floor / bar area. Tons of fun!
Really large space, great for talking and hanging out.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The VIG Chicago
1527 N Wells StReally large space, great for talking and hanging out.
Blues bar / piano bar; live music on certain nights
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Howl at the Moon Chicago
26 W Hubbard StBlues bar / piano bar; live music on certain nights
Great outdoor patio; good place to watch sports
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flounder's Bar & Grill
2201 N Clybourn AveGreat outdoor patio; good place to watch sports
It's great for a casual night at the bar, but you can catch a great concert here as well; weeknight trivia too.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe's on Weed St.
940 W Weed StIt's great for a casual night at the bar, but you can catch a great concert here as well; weeknight trivia too.
Good spot for sports, dancing, and weeknight trivia. It's also an MSU bar - GO GREEN if you're staying at our place ;)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mad River Bar & Grille
2909 N Sheffield AveGood spot for sports, dancing, and weeknight trivia. It's also an MSU bar - GO GREEN if you're staying at our place ;)
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic comedy club - see shows put on by the pros, or join a training class; they serve food and drinks during the shows.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Second City
230 W North AveFantastic comedy club - see shows put on by the pros, or join a training class; they serve food and drinks during the shows.
This beach is great for relaxing in the sun or playing a game of beach volleyball. You could also take a break on the iconic beached boat bar - Castaways
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Avenue Beach station
This beach is great for relaxing in the sun or playing a game of beach volleyball. You could also take a break on the iconic beached boat bar - Castaways
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrCheck out the Chicago Bears' football stadium, AND the Museum of Natural History all in one spot
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soldier Field & Field Museum station
Check out the Chicago Bears' football stadium, AND the Museum of Natural History all in one spot
Acuario Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrThis place is GREAT!
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Science & Industry station
This place is GREAT!
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StDave & Buster's
1030 N Clark StFree games - all you pay for are the drinks!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlFree games - all you pay for are the drinks!
Ping Pong Bar - yes, you read that right. Play ping pong while hanging out at the bar.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SPIN Chicago
344 N State StPing Pong Bar - yes, you read that right. Play ping pong while hanging out at the bar.
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveTake a tour along the river and learn about Chicago's architectural history - worth the money.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
RiverwalkTake a tour along the river and learn about Chicago's architectural history - worth the money.
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StShopping
Macy's
111 North State StreetAn entire strip of shops.. a mile long strip to be exact!
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
An entire strip of shops.. a mile long strip to be exact!
Nordstrom Wedding Suite - Michigan Avenue
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveEssentials
Target
4466 N BroadwayCVS
2427 W Chicago AveIt's an easy #56 bus ride away from the apartment, worth the fact that it's the cheapest store with the most grocery options.
675 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayIt's an easy #56 bus ride away from the apartment, worth the fact that it's the cheapest store with the most grocery options.
Getting Around
Metra train station - various route options, mostly to take you out of the city.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison StMetra train station - various route options, mostly to take you out of the city.
Amtrak train station. One of the most common and convenient ways to travel INTO and OUT of the city from out of town is via the Amtrak train.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StAmtrak train station. One of the most common and convenient ways to travel INTO and OUT of the city from out of town is via the Amtrak train.