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Food scene
Great bar with an awesome kitchen. I go here regularly for drinks, dinner, and brunch occasionally.
Also very notable and extensive decorations!
19 locals recommend
Butch McGuire's
20 W Division StGreat bar with an awesome kitchen. I go here regularly for drinks, dinner, and brunch occasionally.
Also very notable and extensive decorations!
While it isn't the original location or "real" Chicago pizza, they still offer some of the best deep dish in Chicago!
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StWhile it isn't the original location or "real" Chicago pizza, they still offer some of the best deep dish in Chicago!
One of my favorite little cafes on the corner of Goethe and Dearborn just a block away!
18 locals recommend
3rd Coast Cafe
West Goethe StreetOne of my favorite little cafes on the corner of Goethe and Dearborn just a block away!
One of the best beef spots in Chicago. You could go to Portillos, and I suggest you do at least once, but this place has better beef. I recommend the Combo!
Mr. Beef On Orleans
666 N Orleans StOne of the best beef spots in Chicago. You could go to Portillos, and I suggest you do at least once, but this place has better beef. I recommend the Combo!
One of my all time favorite pizza spots. Some locals call it the best pizza in Chicago although it is New Haven style. Great beer too!
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveOne of my all time favorite pizza spots. Some locals call it the best pizza in Chicago although it is New Haven style. Great beer too!
Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveGreat beer, what more needs to be said...
Nice brewery on the river. Have a pint and take in the views.
34 locals recommend
Metropolitan Brewing
3057 N Rockwell StNice brewery on the river. Have a pint and take in the views.
Most locals will tell you to go here to get the most authentic Chicago, tavern styles pizza. Square cut!
10 locals recommend
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
8433 S Pulaski RdMost locals will tell you to go here to get the most authentic Chicago, tavern styles pizza. Square cut!
This is the location of one of the Goose Island breweries offering tours.
32 locals recommend
Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveThis is the location of one of the Goose Island breweries offering tours.
Dublin Bar & Grill
1050 N State StGreat food in a nice neighborhood bar.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StSome of the best steaks in Chicago!
Sightseeing
Free Zoo!! Lincoln Park Zoo is a quick 10-15 minute walk north from the building and gives great views along the way.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree Zoo!! Lincoln Park Zoo is a quick 10-15 minute walk north from the building and gives great views along the way.
One of the best views in the city! 360 Chicago offers breathtaking views of this beautiful city.
111 locals recommend
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveOne of the best views in the city! 360 Chicago offers breathtaking views of this beautiful city.
Oak Street Beach
Nice and little beach offering skyline views.
Mc Cormick Mansion
20 E Burton PlNearby mansion with a rich history.
Neat museum located within walking distance of the building.
21 locals recommend
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore DrNeat museum located within walking distance of the building.
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrOne of the best natural history museums in the world!
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the best art museums in the world.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveLots to do and see at Navy Pier!
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe Bean!
Famous Buckingham Fountain will provide excellent photo opportunities with a breathtaking skyline backdrop
219 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrFamous Buckingham Fountain will provide excellent photo opportunities with a breathtaking skyline backdrop
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrThis museum showcases over 35,000 artifacts!
Since being rebuilt a few years ago the Riverwalk has so much to offer besides the breathtaking views of some of the most iconic skyscrapers in North America.
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrSince being rebuilt a few years ago the Riverwalk has so much to offer besides the breathtaking views of some of the most iconic skyscrapers in North America.
Neighborhoods
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveThere's so many great restaurants and sights to see in Wicker.
Old Town is very close. I recommend walking North on Wells St. from Division St. to explore the neighborhood.
49 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town is very close. I recommend walking North on Wells St. from Division St. to explore the neighborhood.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is also very close and walkable.