Guidebook for Chicago
Breakfast | Brunch
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveGreat for tex-mex/american brunch, walkable from the condo.
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago AveStrange but fun menu, walkable from the condo
Hands down a top 3 breakfast spot in Chicago. Philipino inspired dishes
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Uncle Mike's Place
1700 W Grand AveHands down a top 3 breakfast spot in Chicago. Philipino inspired dishes
The most amazing bread pudding pancakes. It's up near Wrigley Field but in a fun neighborhood.
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Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveThe most amazing bread pudding pancakes. It's up near Wrigley Field but in a fun neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
On Tour Brewing Company
1725 W Hubbard StWalkable, great beer, awesome atomosphere
Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveGreat indoor/outdoor scene in the summer
The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview AveHOLE in the wall. Cash only Chicago classic since 1894.
Walkable from the condo, this dance club and bar is great for late night partying.
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Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveWalkable from the condo, this dance club and bar is great for late night partying.
Sightseeing
The Chicago Architecture Foundation River tour via boat is a must-see
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111 E Wacker DrThe Chicago Architecture Foundation River tour via boat is a must-see
Chicago Helicopter Experience
1339 S Wood StInterest way to see Chicago from the sky
Parks & Nature
Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AveWalkable park for people watching
Where everyone in Chicago spends summer. Great access to lake
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StWhere everyone in Chicago spends summer. Great access to lake
Amazing indoor exhibits, free to the public. About a 10 minute drive west of the Condo.
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I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveAmazing indoor exhibits, free to the public. About a 10 minute drive west of the Condo.
Shopping
900 N Michigan Ave
900 Michigan AvenueAn amazing scene on the Magnificent Mile
Interesting mall that was made popular in the 80s and 90s. Worth seeing for the architecture, but the shopping is just so so in the building. Better served walking up/down Michigan Ave
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Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveInteresting mall that was made popular in the 80s and 90s. Worth seeing for the architecture, but the shopping is just so so in the building. Better served walking up/down Michigan Ave
Hit this on your way in/out of town, as it's the last stop on the CTA Blue Line before O'Hare.
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Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets WayHit this on your way in/out of town, as it's the last stop on the CTA Blue Line before O'Hare.
Essentials
Walkable, it's a grocery but not a supermarket. Has obscure beer|wine too.
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Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W Grand AveWalkable, it's a grocery but not a supermarket. Has obscure beer|wine too.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveFull Supermarket selection
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdWalkable Walgreens for any forgotten goods.
Getting Around
Chicago & Bishop station
66 Bus takes you right to the hear of the Magnificent Mile.
Chicago & Milwaukee station
Direct line to/from O'Hare International Airport
Grand & Armour station
65 Bus takes you directly to Navy Pier (15 mins)
Take the #9 bus North to Wicker Park, a funky hip neighborhood filled with restaurants, or #9 South to West Loop restaurant hotspots & the United Center.
Ashland & Erie station
Take the #9 bus North to Wicker Park, a funky hip neighborhood filled with restaurants, or #9 South to West Loop restaurant hotspots & the United Center.