Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Entertainment & Activities

Pedestrian Plaza that features kid-friendly performances on Thursday evenings by local musicians.
Kempf Plaza
Pedestrian Plaza that features kid-friendly performances on Thursday evenings by local musicians.
A great local yoga place for those who are in to the yoga-as-exercise thing. Get a week free here: http://www.corepoweryoga.com/free-week
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CorePower Yoga
945 W George St
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A great local yoga place for those who are in to the yoga-as-exercise thing. Get a week free here: http://www.corepoweryoga.com/free-week
This theater, slated for re-opening in November 2016, has undergone a significant renovation to its original, art-deco appearance. Have a drink or grab some food at neighboring Carbon Arc before your movie. www.davistheater.com
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln Ave
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This theater, slated for re-opening in November 2016, has undergone a significant renovation to its original, art-deco appearance. Have a drink or grab some food at neighboring Carbon Arc before your movie. www.davistheater.com

Drinks & Nightlife

Traditional German bar- a great place to raise a pint (or two).
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Huettenbar
4721 N Lincoln Ave
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Traditional German bar- a great place to raise a pint (or two).
Great brewery tours on Saturday mornings at 10 AM (no reservations so get there to line up early) and tap room to try all their tasty brews. A necessary stop for beer snobs.
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Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln Ave
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Great brewery tours on Saturday mornings at 10 AM (no reservations so get there to line up early) and tap room to try all their tasty brews. A necessary stop for beer snobs.
Great music venue that features international acts as well as children's performances. They also have a lot of one-off classes during the day for guitar, fiddle, percussion and other instruments. Check their website: https://www.oldtownschool.org/ to see what's happening when you're in town.
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Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave
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Great music venue that features international acts as well as children's performances. They also have a lot of one-off classes during the day for guitar, fiddle, percussion and other instruments. Check their website: https://www.oldtownschool.org/ to see what's happening when you're in town.

Essentials

Amazing roof-top deck/ restaurant is the biggest draw to this European specialty shop. Check ahead- rooftop hours are weird.
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln Ave
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Amazing roof-top deck/ restaurant is the biggest draw to this European specialty shop. Check ahead- rooftop hours are weird.

Everything Else

This place is like a time-capsule and is a great place to meet all your naturopathic/ holistic health needs.
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Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln Ave
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This place is like a time-capsule and is a great place to meet all your naturopathic/ holistic health needs.
Great running store that features group runs which are a great way to meet people and explore the hood. Check their website: http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com/lincoln-square-pages-49.php
Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
4762 N Lincoln Ave
Great running store that features group runs which are a great way to meet people and explore the hood. Check their website: http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com/lincoln-square-pages-49.php
Your gateway to downtown, Northcenter, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.
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Western Brown Line Station
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Your gateway to downtown, Northcenter, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.
Cool book shop/ wine cafe that features frequent readings by touring and local authors. Check their webpage to see who's coming through: http://www.bookcellarinc.com/
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The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln Ave
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Cool book shop/ wine cafe that features frequent readings by touring and local authors. Check their webpage to see who's coming through: http://www.bookcellarinc.com/
Your best bet for a standard grocery store, when's Gene's specialty items (and higher prices) just won't cut it. They do specialize in Greek and Middle Eastern food and have a lot of Mexican items.
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HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence Ave
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Your best bet for a standard grocery store, when's Gene's specialty items (and higher prices) just won't cut it. They do specialize in Greek and Middle Eastern food and have a lot of Mexican items.
Fill your prescriptions and buy toiletries and snacks at this stop less than a block away.
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Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave
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Fill your prescriptions and buy toiletries and snacks at this stop less than a block away.

Food Scene

This Vietnamese sub shop is a "must eat" destination. Sandwiches are almost all under $5. As a vegetarian, I recommend the #10 and #11.
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Nhu Lan Bakery
2612 W Lawrence Ave
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This Vietnamese sub shop is a "must eat" destination. Sandwiches are almost all under $5. As a vegetarian, I recommend the #10 and #11.
In my opinion, the best Indian food in the neighborhood. A lot of vegetarian-friendly options and you may also bring your own alcohol.
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Paprika
2547 W Lawrence Ave
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In my opinion, the best Indian food in the neighborhood. A lot of vegetarian-friendly options and you may also bring your own alcohol.
Great stop for vegetarian snacks and other lunch items. Very vegan friendly.
Vegetarian Express
3109 N Halsted St
Great stop for vegetarian snacks and other lunch items. Very vegan friendly.
We eat here at least ones a week! Everything on the menu is delicious, and vegan.
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Urban Vegan
1601-1603 W Montrose Ave
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We eat here at least ones a week! Everything on the menu is delicious, and vegan.
In my opinion, the best place around to have a Chicago-style dog. They have a great vegan dog, so vegetarians need not be deprived from an "authentic" Chicago experience. Get it with everything (which does not include ketchup). Closed Sundays.
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Budacki's Drive In
4739 N Damen Ave
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In my opinion, the best place around to have a Chicago-style dog. They have a great vegan dog, so vegetarians need not be deprived from an "authentic" Chicago experience. Get it with everything (which does not include ketchup). Closed Sundays.

Sightseeing

This park is a great spot to go for a run- the trail goes north to Lincolnwood and Evanston
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River Park
5100 N Francisco Ave
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This park is a great spot to go for a run- the trail goes north to Lincolnwood and Evanston

Parks & Nature

Great native planting garden, track for running, tennis courts, and playground for the kiddos.
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Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt St
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Great native planting garden, track for running, tennis courts, and playground for the kiddos.
Welles offers a playground, indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and gazebo. For pool hours, see here: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/welles-park/welles-park-pool/
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Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside Ave
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Welles offers a playground, indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and gazebo. For pool hours, see here: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/welles-park/welles-park-pool/
Our go-to beach. Very kid-friendly, and two miles and change directly east on Lawrence avenue. Pack a blanket and take a bike ride.
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Montrose Beach
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Our go-to beach. Very kid-friendly, and two miles and change directly east on Lawrence avenue. Pack a blanket and take a bike ride.
This is the place I take everyone from out of town. Feeling adventurous? Rent a bike at any Divy kiosk and ride the trail South from Lawrence into downtown Chicago.
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
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This is the place I take everyone from out of town. Feeling adventurous? Rent a bike at any Divy kiosk and ride the trail South from Lawrence into downtown Chicago.