Guidebook for Chicago

Melissa
Guidebook for Chicago

Essentials

Bring re-usable shopping bags or you will be charged $.10 per plastic bag the store provides. (re-usable bags in your closet)
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Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western Ave
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Bring re-usable shopping bags or you will be charged $.10 per plastic bag the store provides. (re-usable bags in your closet)
Pharmacy, Food, Liquor, Photo
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Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
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Pharmacy, Food, Liquor, Photo
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Target
4466 N Broadway
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Parks & Nature

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Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley Ave
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Entrance on Leavitt and Milwaukee
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606 Trail
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Entrance on Leavitt and Milwaukee
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Fullerton Beach
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North Avenue Beach
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Farmers Market every Saturday morning
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
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Farmers Market every Saturday morning
Its free!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
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Its free!
Indoor conservatory, free! Direct transportation by train. Not in the most attractive neighborhood however it is steps from the train station (safe and patrolled by police) I recommend visiting with a friend during daylight hours.
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I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave
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Indoor conservatory, free! Direct transportation by train. Not in the most attractive neighborhood however it is steps from the train station (safe and patrolled by police) I recommend visiting with a friend during daylight hours.

Sightseeing

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Willis Tower Skydeck
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Food, Boat rides, dinner cruises, Fireworks show every Wednesday and Saturday
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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Food, Boat rides, dinner cruises, Fireworks show every Wednesday and Saturday
THE BEAN
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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THE BEAN
Fountain show every evening after desk
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus Dr
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Fountain show every evening after desk
Shopping
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
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Shopping
Jane Bryne Plaza
180 E Pearson St
Iconic view of Chicago skyline. Best to go by car.
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Promontory Point
5491 S Shore Dr
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Iconic view of Chicago skyline. Best to go by car.
Great photo opportunity. View of John Hancock tower
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Milton Lee Olive Park
East Ohio Street
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Great photo opportunity. View of John Hancock tower
Ferris wheel, fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday, boat tours, art exhibitions, live entertainment, shopping
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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Ferris wheel, fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday, boat tours, art exhibitions, live entertainment, shopping

Food Scene

hipster coffee shop, my favorite! They have a signature latte called the ipsento- it will not disappoint.
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
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hipster coffee shop, my favorite! They have a signature latte called the ipsento- it will not disappoint.
BEST Sushi! BYOB Open for dinner and a nice walk from the apartment.
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Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen Avenue
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BEST Sushi! BYOB Open for dinner and a nice walk from the apartment.
BREAKFAST, BYOB
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toast
2046 N Damen Ave
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BREAKFAST, BYOB
Best burger you will EVER have. Great outdoor patio.
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
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Best burger you will EVER have. Great outdoor patio.
Has a huge outdoor seating area, they also have some amazing fried fish and chicken. Try one of the frozen cocktails, aka adult slushies!
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
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Has a huge outdoor seating area, they also have some amazing fried fish and chicken. Try one of the frozen cocktails, aka adult slushies!
Best tex-mex tacos Their patio is by far one of the most popular on weekends, so try to go during the weekday or early happy hour if you're looking to sit.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Best tex-mex tacos Their patio is by far one of the most popular on weekends, so try to go during the weekday or early happy hour if you're looking to sit.
Best Japanese style Ramen in town , serve sushi , and is BYOB.. Open for lunch and dinner, close for a short time in between so check the website!
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Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
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Best Japanese style Ramen in town , serve sushi , and is BYOB.. Open for lunch and dinner, close for a short time in between so check the website!
Need a 21 or older ID to get in. Pizza by the slice or the whole. PBJ Special (Pizza, Beer, Shot of Jameson), cash only
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue
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Need a 21 or older ID to get in. Pizza by the slice or the whole. PBJ Special (Pizza, Beer, Shot of Jameson), cash only
Cafe and coffee shop, homemade marshmellows, iced hot chocolate
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
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Cafe and coffee shop, homemade marshmellows, iced hot chocolate
Great craft beer
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great craft beer
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The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen Ave
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Authentic Coasta Rican food, BYOB, outdooor seating only.
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
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Authentic Coasta Rican food, BYOB, outdooor seating only.
Great cocktails and meat focused meals
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Anker
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Great cocktails and meat focused meals
Hawaiian Eats and drinks
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Mahalo
1501 North Milwaukee Avenue
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Hawaiian Eats and drinks
quaint coffee shop
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Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt St
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quaint coffee shop
Mexican food, open late! VERY HOT salsa.
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Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western Ave
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Mexican food, open late! VERY HOT salsa.
Great food, comfort food, delicious drinks.
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AMK Kitchen Bar
1954 West Armitage Avenue
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Great food, comfort food, delicious drinks.
Great selection of sushi rolls and full bar! (most places in the area are BYOB)
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Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen Ave
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Great selection of sushi rolls and full bar! (most places in the area are BYOB)
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Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage Ave
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Great thai food with modern and sleek interior.
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Silom 12
1846 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great thai food with modern and sleek interior.
Coffee spot that turns into a bar in the evening.
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Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee Ave
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Coffee spot that turns into a bar in the evening.
Mediterranean food - cheap and delicious
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Sultan's Market
2057 W North Ave
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Mediterranean food - cheap and delicious
Historic fountain and candy shop.
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
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Historic fountain and candy shop.
Delicious coffee spot right by train station.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western Ave
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Delicious coffee spot right by train station.
Pizza! There will be a wait, they deliver
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue
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Pizza! There will be a wait, they deliver
Budget friendly grill. Hotdogs, burgers, etc.
Jr’s Red Hots
2345 W Armitage Ave
Budget friendly grill. Hotdogs, burgers, etc.

Drinks & Nightlife

Rooftop
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Whiskey Business
1367 N Milwaukee Ave
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Rooftop
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East Room
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
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Ski ball
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Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
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Ski ball
Adult arcade
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
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Adult arcade
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The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great atrium
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Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California Ave
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Great atrium
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Double Door
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I-Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee Ave
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Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland St
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Hipster, dark, and dancing, cash only.
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Dannys
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Hipster, dark, and dancing, cash only.
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Northside Bar & Grill
1635 N Damen Ave
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Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee Ave
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Stunning views of the city from the top of the John Hancock
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
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Stunning views of the city from the top of the John Hancock
Craft beer selection
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Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division St
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Craft beer selection
Great rooftop
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark St
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Great rooftop
Great patio and board games!
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Sportsman's Club
948 N Western Ave
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Great patio and board games!
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
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Cocktail bar. strong drinks, chill vibes, no tvs
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
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Cocktail bar. strong drinks, chill vibes, no tvs
Speakeasy bar, strong drinks. There can be a line if you go too late.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
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Speakeasy bar, strong drinks. There can be a line if you go too late.
90s music
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Innjoy
2051 W Division St
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90s music
Live Jazz and Blues
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Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
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Live Jazz and Blues
This is where the cool kids hang out! They have open mic comedy nights and live music. Only 2 block walk.
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Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
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This is where the cool kids hang out! They have open mic comedy nights and live music. Only 2 block walk.
Its a bar dedicated to Seinfeld (sort of) they have drinks and menu items that reference the show, hence the name. They only let in a fairly small number of people to maintain a good atmosphere so i recommend going early.
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
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Its a bar dedicated to Seinfeld (sort of) they have drinks and menu items that reference the show, hence the name. They only let in a fairly small number of people to maintain a good atmosphere so i recommend going early.
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Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells St
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
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Locals bar, close walk.
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
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Locals bar, close walk.
Live entertainment, budget friendly, cash only ATM inside
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
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Live entertainment, budget friendly, cash only ATM inside

Arts & Culture

Free on Tuesdays!
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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Free on Tuesdays!
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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Science, space, and great place to take photos of city skyline
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
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Science, space, and great place to take photos of city skyline
Close to Lincoln Park
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
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Close to Lincoln Park
Interactive and interesting
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Museum of Science & Industry station
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Interactive and interesting
beautiful architecture and opera shows
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker Dr
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beautiful architecture and opera shows
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan Ave
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Free! Wonderful architecture
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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Free! Wonderful architecture

Entertainment & Activities

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Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western Ave
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BYOB Painting
Bottle & Bottega
2900 N Lincoln Ave
BYOB Painting
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Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton Ave
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Indoor skydiving- check groupon for deals
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iFLY
800 W Scott St
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Indoor skydiving- check groupon for deals
Russian bath house, sauna with food and drinks
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Red Square Spa
1914 W Division St
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Russian bath house, sauna with food and drinks
Indoor rock climbing - check Groupon for deals!
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First Ascent Avondale
3516 N Spaulding Ave
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Indoor rock climbing - check Groupon for deals!
Ping pong bar
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SPIN Chicago
344 N State St
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Ping pong bar
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WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster Ave
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Virtual Reality Bar - BYOB check Groupon for deals! read fine print
Krypton VR Lounge
2828 N Clark St
Virtual Reality Bar - BYOB check Groupon for deals! read fine print
Ax throwing bar
Bad Axe Throwing
165 N Loomis St
Ax throwing bar
improv comedy shows
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The Second City
230 W North Ave
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improv comedy shows