Erin’s guidebook
Food scene
Tweet is the best brunch spot on the block and right across the street. Awesome food, great service and convenient. Cash only.
111 locals recommend
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdTweet is the best brunch spot on the block and right across the street. Awesome food, great service and convenient. Cash only.
Great place for dinner and drinks in a low key setting and right across the street. Cash only.
70 locals recommend
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan RdGreat place for dinner and drinks in a low key setting and right across the street. Cash only.
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayThe best Pho in Uptown and only 3 blocks west down Argyle.
A great place to hangout with good food and drinks while watching sports or hanging out on the patio.
58 locals recommend
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayA great place to hangout with good food and drinks while watching sports or hanging out on the patio.
Hai Yen Restaurant
1055 W Argyle StGreat food and cozy atmosphere.
Wing Hoe Restaurant
5356 N Sheridan RdGreat food and atmosphere.
The best Chinese food!! They also have a location on Michigan Avenue downtown.
63 locals recommend
Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer AveThe best Chinese food!! They also have a location on Michigan Avenue downtown.
First Sip Cafe
1057 W Argyle StHamburger Mary's
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark StReza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StThe Robey
2018 W North AveLondon House Rooftop Bar
85 E Wacker DrMy favorite burger place in the city and easy to get there by train.
36 locals recommend
Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage AveMy favorite burger place in the city and easy to get there by train.
Grocery Store
Nearest grocery store that's just 2 blocks north on Sheridan and Foster.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveNearest grocery store that's just 2 blocks north on Sheridan and Foster.
Neighborhoods
Lots of shops and restaurants and a lively night scene. Parking can be a struggle on weekends, but there is street parking and pay to park lots on Clark. I suggest taking the 92 bus from Sheridan & Foster to Clark & Foster or Uber/Lyft.
154 locals recommend
Andersonville
Lots of shops and restaurants and a lively night scene. Parking can be a struggle on weekends, but there is street parking and pay to park lots on Clark. I suggest taking the 92 bus from Sheridan & Foster to Clark & Foster or Uber/Lyft.
Only 10 minutes on the Red Line south to reach the Home of the Chicago Cubs. Get off at the Addison stop on the Red Line and you will be steps away from Wrigley Field as well tons of awesome restaurants and bars for lively entertainment and night life.
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
Only 10 minutes on the Red Line south to reach the Home of the Chicago Cubs. Get off at the Addison stop on the Red Line and you will be steps away from Wrigley Field as well tons of awesome restaurants and bars for lively entertainment and night life.
Outdoors
Foster Beach
Foster Beach is only a 10 minute walk from the building.
The Lakefront Trail is great for walking, running and biking. The trail stretches 18 miles down the Chicago lakefront with amazing views of the city, beaches, restaurants/bars and so much more. Closest bike rental location is Lakeshore Bike 3650 Recreation Drive.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe Lakefront Trail is great for walking, running and biking. The trail stretches 18 miles down the Chicago lakefront with amazing views of the city, beaches, restaurants/bars and so much more. Closest bike rental location is Lakeshore Bike 3650 Recreation Drive.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StChicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdMontrose Beach
North Avenue Beach
Sightseeing
IT'S FREE, but a wonderful place to spend a sunny afternoon in the summer or seeing the Zoo Lights at Christmas.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIT'S FREE, but a wonderful place to spend a sunny afternoon in the summer or seeing the Zoo Lights at Christmas.
Food, shopping and seeing historic Chicago, the Mag Mile has it all.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Food, shopping and seeing historic Chicago, the Mag Mile has it all.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrWillis Tower Skydeck
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveSoldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrMcCormick Place
2301 South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior DriveCloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveHarold Washington Library
400 South State StreetFrank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave
Chicago Children's Museum
700 East Grand AvenueBuckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StShopping
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AvenueBlock 37
108 N State StMacy's
111 North State StreetFashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets WayBeauty
Alchemia Art of Hair
5009 N Sheridan RdSexy Nails & Spa
5322 N Broadway