Tips to enjoy Chicago
Neighborhoods
Full of restaurants and bars. head to Fulton market district or Randolph street
89 locals recommend
West Loop
Full of restaurants and bars. head to Fulton market district or Randolph street
Lincoln Park
The biggest part in the city. There's also a free zoo.
Full of restaurant and bars. Head to the corner of Milwaukee, Damen and North and choose your own adventure.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveFull of restaurant and bars. Head to the corner of Milwaukee, Damen and North and choose your own adventure.
Chicago Loop
downtown's heart
Sightseeing
Great museums with special exhibitions through the year. During the summer there’s a free jazz series at their open space for everyone to enjoy.
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat museums with special exhibitions through the year. During the summer there’s a free jazz series at their open space for everyone to enjoy.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrFree space that rounds out a Lincoln Park walk.
Take a stroll along the riverwalk and enjoy a glass or wine or beer while at it.
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrTake a stroll along the riverwalk and enjoy a glass or wine or beer while at it.
City advice
Getting around
Public transportation is great within the Chicago area
The bus stop is right at the corner - route 66 takes you downtown or all the way to the lake.
Also, the Chicago blue station is a 5 min walk from the studio.
Public transport can be payed with Apple pay. There are different ways to pay and passes at the cta chicago website.
Bike riding: At Eckhart park - a block away- you will find a Divvy station beside the recreation center.
Book before you go
dinner or hot brunch places
The best way to ensure you will find tables to your wanting-to-go restaurants is to reserve in advance. Waiting lists can be up to 2 hours or more for walk-ins.
Don't miss
Chicago's list of free festivals
During the summer and the fall there are tons of music and street festivals that are definitely worth exploring.
Go to Choose Chicago website for more info
Ways to save
Buy a city pass to save on attractions
it's a sweet deal if you're going to more than one attraction.
Ways to save
Use the water taxis vs a payed tour down the river
water taxi is great way to explore certain neighborhoods w/n Chicago. for example- Grab the taxi near downtown and head to chinatown which is buzzling with great restaurants and places to explore
Don't miss
The view from cindy's rooftop.
located at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel. You can just go grab a drink and enjoy the view.
Book before you go
theater and music shows
There's always something happening in chicago. Check out the concert, theater and broadway events.