Oak Park and Chicago guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurant right down the street (walking distance) with rooftop seating
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Avenue Ale House
825 S Oak Park AveGreat restaurant right down the street (walking distance) with rooftop seating
Great local hole in the wall ice cream within walking distance of the home
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Hole In the Wall Custard & Yogurt Shoppe
901 S Oak Park AveGreat local hole in the wall ice cream within walking distance of the home
SEN Sushi Bar
814 S Oak Park AveLocal sushi place down the street
Amazing coffee shop down the street with great coffee and food items
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Addis Cafe In Oak Park
801 S Oak Park AveAmazing coffee shop down the street with great coffee and food items
Carnival Grocery
824 S Oak Park AveGrocery store down the street for all grocery needs
Best donuts in Chicago. Their chicken sandwich on a donut is a must try! Multiple locations too but only some sell the chicken!
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Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
181 N Morgan StBest donuts in Chicago. Their chicken sandwich on a donut is a must try! Multiple locations too but only some sell the chicken!
If you want to stay local, this donut shop is super cute with great donuts!
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Firecakes Donuts
104 N Maple AveIf you want to stay local, this donut shop is super cute with great donuts!
Great local coffee shop with great seating to sit and chill
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Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveGreat local coffee shop with great seating to sit and chill
Sightseeing
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrThe best art museum in the city with tons of art. Great for a rainy day activity or for any art connoisseurs
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe best art museum in the city with tons of art. Great for a rainy day activity or for any art connoisseurs
Neighborhoods
Super cute Hispanic neighborhood with little artwork gems hidden down every alley. Great food places here too!
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Pilsen
Super cute Hispanic neighborhood with little artwork gems hidden down every alley. Great food places here too!
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Take the train if you want to see downtown for a low price
The “L” is a great option for traveling downtown Chicago so you don’t have to pay for parking! It’s affordable and a great way to see the city on the way to your destination and feel like a local!
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Bring comfy walking shoes if you plan to go downtown Chicago
Chicago is a big city with lots to see and do but make sure to pack good walking shoes or your feet will hate you.