Our Recommendations
Food Scene
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveThe Fish Taco! Period!
It's our watering hole - but not a hole - it's beautiful! Menu always changes but everything is always good!
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WIt's our watering hole - but not a hole - it's beautiful! Menu always changes but everything is always good!
Cafeteria style neighborhood diner with made to order breakfast on a tray before you're done paying! Cash only.
90 locals recommend
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StCafeteria style neighborhood diner with made to order breakfast on a tray before you're done paying! Cash only.
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StIf your vegetarian or vegan this place is a must!
It's literally South Hampton in Chicago! Great wine and seafood in a relaxed yet swanky environment! Great for a late dinner too because Hampton Social is also home to The Basement, their own speakeasy and private music venue. It's killer!
14 locals recommend
The Hampton Social
164 E Grand AveIt's literally South Hampton in Chicago! Great wine and seafood in a relaxed yet swanky environment! Great for a late dinner too because Hampton Social is also home to The Basement, their own speakeasy and private music venue. It's killer!
Fresh and simple, local and in season, and always good.
117 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StFresh and simple, local and in season, and always good.
Family style, farm to table dining, overlooking lake Michigan and Millennium Park.
139 locals recommend
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveFamily style, farm to table dining, overlooking lake Michigan and Millennium Park.
Classic Jewish Deli - it is the REAL DEAL! Huge portions and amazing quality!
45 locals recommend
Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveClassic Jewish Deli - it is the REAL DEAL! Huge portions and amazing quality!
This is our family's pizza place! Large thin crust veggie well done! It's the best and keeps us coming back!
32 locals recommend
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
61 E Madison StThis is our family's pizza place! Large thin crust veggie well done! It's the best and keeps us coming back!
Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetLively global environment
Parks & Nature
It's the best beach in our opinion with one of our go-to restaurants in the summer, Cafe Olivia, located sand side! Beach chairs, beds, and umbrellas are available for rent.
33 locals recommend
Ohio Street Beach
600 N Lake Shore DrIt's the best beach in our opinion with one of our go-to restaurants in the summer, Cafe Olivia, located sand side! Beach chairs, beds, and umbrellas are available for rent.
Beach chairs, beds, and umbrellas available for rent. Has a beach bar and restaurant, restrooms, and massage tent.
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
Beach chairs, beds, and umbrellas available for rent. Has a beach bar and restaurant, restrooms, and massage tent.
North Avenue Beach
If you want to party this is the beach to go to!
Drinks & Nightlife
An amazing rooftop with spectacular craft cocktails located in Lincoln Park.
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StAn amazing rooftop with spectacular craft cocktails located in Lincoln Park.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveIt's hidden but that's half the fun!
Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub and so much more. Make a reservation early!
12 locals recommend
TAO Chicago
632 N Dearborn StBar, Restaurant, Nightclub and so much more. Make a reservation early!
Plymouth Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
327 S Plymouth CtGreat game day hangout!
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StSummer Hot Spot
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBlues done like only Chicago can do! Great!
Sightseeing
Willis Tower Skydeck
Skydeck Views
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveGreat for kids!
We love to walk the riverwalk early, it's great to watch the city wake up! There are tons of brunch restaurants nearby too so it's a great way to start any weekend!
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrWe love to walk the riverwalk early, it's great to watch the city wake up! There are tons of brunch restaurants nearby too so it's a great way to start any weekend!
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan Ave360 Degree Views
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrEssentials
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveMariano's
2021 W Chicago AveCD One Price Cleaners
2200 S Michigan AveTrader Joe's
1528 E 55th StGetting Around
Divvy
Arts & Culture
Museum of Science & Industry station
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StMuseum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave