Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Excellent brewery tours with fun tour guides on Saturdays - make sure to prebook at their website.
Argus Brewery
11314 S Front AveExcellent brewery tours with fun tour guides on Saturdays - make sure to prebook at their website.
The Pullman Park National Monument
610 S Champlain AveNational Monument as of 2015
Food Scene
McDonald's
600 E 115th StAbout four blocks, or a ten minute leisurely walk.
For the local diner experience and bar - find the MGD sign on the back of the building to locate the after diner hours lounge entrance.
Cal-Harbor Restaurant & Lounge
546 E 115th StFor the local diner experience and bar - find the MGD sign on the back of the building to locate the after diner hours lounge entrance.
Great food, though waitstaff can be a little cranky. Ignore them though - food is worth it. Very near the Van Buren stop of the Metra Electric.
Artists Cafe Chicago
412 S Michigan AveGreat food, though waitstaff can be a little cranky. Ignore them though - food is worth it. Very near the Van Buren stop of the Metra Electric.
Unique food, near the Art Institute.
9 locals recommend
Russian Tea Time (closed For Renovations Through October!)
77 E Adams StUnique food, near the Art Institute.
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveUpscale dinning - good food, cocktails.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago's famous pizza, near the Metra Electric station.
Cozy neighborhood cafe serving delicious sandwiches and salads, plus sweets, along with great coffee and tea.
6 locals recommend
The Pullman Cafe
11208 S St Lawrence AveCozy neighborhood cafe serving delicious sandwiches and salads, plus sweets, along with great coffee and tea.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fancy cocktails, right above the Metra station. They now have a rooftop also. Dinner too.
16 locals recommend
Tavern at the Park
130 E Randolph StFancy cocktails, right above the Metra station. They now have a rooftop also. Dinner too.
Getting Around
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St