Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Excellent Italian specialties at reasonable prices and Roger will treat you like family! A short walk south on Oakley at 24th St.
50 locals recommend
Ignotz's
2421 S Oakley AveExcellent Italian specialties at reasonable prices and Roger will treat you like family! A short walk south on Oakley at 24th St.
'L' Cafecito Jumping Bean
2010 S Damen AveExcellent Coffee and treats a short walk away!
CASH ONLY! Counter service diner a short walk down 19th St. Some of the best breakfast and soups anywhere! Menudo,
available only on the weekends, is THE hangover cure!
15 locals recommend
Parkview Restaurant Grill
2000 W 19th StCASH ONLY! Counter service diner a short walk down 19th St. Some of the best breakfast and soups anywhere! Menudo,
available only on the weekends, is THE hangover cure!
Gourmet Latino specialties... Best flautas! A Short walk around the corner.
15 locals recommend
El Taco Azteca - Mexican Restaurant of Chicago
2151 W Cermak RdGourmet Latino specialties... Best flautas! A Short walk around the corner.
CASH ONLY! THE Real deal for a Chicago "depression dog" with the best fresh cut fries. Maxwell St. Polish and the fried shrimp are excellent also!
6 locals recommend
35th Street Red Hots
500 W 35th StCASH ONLY! THE Real deal for a Chicago "depression dog" with the best fresh cut fries. Maxwell St. Polish and the fried shrimp are excellent also!
Chinatown
A short trip east on Cermack Rd. brings you to Chinatown!
Affordable, Mexican specialties with HOMEMADE Tortilla Tacos! Excellent food almost a mile away.
El chubasco
South Paulina StreetAffordable, Mexican specialties with HOMEMADE Tortilla Tacos! Excellent food almost a mile away.
Taureaux Tavern
155 W Van Buren StFrench inspired cuisine by executive
chef Mike Sheerin!
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
1725 W 18th StHip Carnitas spot with long lines on the weekend.
I have been eating here for over 30 years!
Chicago style Deep Dish Pizza and Thin Crust Tavern style are fantastic choices and they will deliver to the apartment!
Most know for the "Best Sandwich in America", their Breaded Steak Sandwich with Red sauce.
70 locals recommend
Ricobene's
252 W 26th StI have been eating here for over 30 years!
Chicago style Deep Dish Pizza and Thin Crust Tavern style are fantastic choices and they will deliver to the apartment!
Most know for the "Best Sandwich in America", their Breaded Steak Sandwich with Red sauce.
Sightseeing
You want the Signature room Lounge, not the Room/ restaurant! Forget The expensive observation decks! Enjoy a drink while taking in a skyscraper view of the city! This is where we take our friends when they visit us.
Try to go before sunset and watch as the sun goes down and the city lights come alive!
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveYou want the Signature room Lounge, not the Room/ restaurant! Forget The expensive observation decks! Enjoy a drink while taking in a skyscraper view of the city! This is where we take our friends when they visit us.
Try to go before sunset and watch as the sun goes down and the city lights come alive!
The entire Chicago Lake front is one contiguous set of Public Parks. Millennium Park and the Maggie Daley Parks as well as Grant Park would be the epicenter... cant miss! Buckingham fountain is also nearby! Great walking area! Take public transportation, parking is spendy there.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe entire Chicago Lake front is one contiguous set of Public Parks. Millennium Park and the Maggie Daley Parks as well as Grant Park would be the epicenter... cant miss! Buckingham fountain is also nearby! Great walking area! Take public transportation, parking is spendy there.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveRestaurants, nightlife, boat tours, fishing.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveSecond to none. Always new exhibits.
Entertainment & Activities
FREE zoo and one of the best in the world. See the "ZOO Lights Festival" now!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFREE zoo and one of the best in the world. See the "ZOO Lights Festival" now!
Getting Around
Get your VENTRA Card here and ride anywhere in the city on busses and trains. Closest CTA Train, aka "el" stop to the apartment.
14 locals recommend
Western Pink Line Station
Get your VENTRA Card here and ride anywhere in the city on busses and trains. Closest CTA Train, aka "el" stop to the apartment.
Shopping
Water Tower Place is a must see Mall shopping experience in Chicago's Gold Coast known as the Mag Mile. Walk Down Michigan Ave, Oak Street etc.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Water Tower Place is a must see Mall shopping experience in Chicago's Gold Coast known as the Mag Mile. Walk Down Michigan Ave, Oak Street etc.
Craft Beer and convenient store around the corner.
Excellent Street Tacos sold outside, cash only!
El Valle Food & Liquors
2024 S Leavitt StCraft Beer and convenient store around the corner.
Excellent Street Tacos sold outside, cash only!
Parks & Nature
16 Miles of Beautiful parks and Beaches interconnected via the Lakefront trail. Excellent for running or a bike ride.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail16 Miles of Beautiful parks and Beaches interconnected via the Lakefront trail. Excellent for running or a bike ride.