Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
It is a cafeteria style diner that is known as one of President Obama's favorite places to eat. It has excellent breakfast food. It is cash only however.
90 locals recommend
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StIt is a cafeteria style diner that is known as one of President Obama's favorite places to eat. It has excellent breakfast food. It is cash only however.
Giordano's is a well known restaurant that is known for their deep-dish styled pizza. Honestly, it is the best pizza spot in the city!
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveGiordano's is a well known restaurant that is known for their deep-dish styled pizza. Honestly, it is the best pizza spot in the city!
High-end eatery with a wine bar showcasing inventive American Creole cooking with a Brazilian twist.
21 locals recommend
Norman's Bistro
1001 E 43rd StHigh-end eatery with a wine bar showcasing inventive American Creole cooking with a Brazilian twist.
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StBoston Market
1424 E 53rd StStarbucks
160 W 87th StSightseeing
This is probably the most iconic sights of the city. A must see if you are visiting.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThis is probably the most iconic sights of the city. A must see if you are visiting.
Willis Tower Skydeck
Arts & Culture
One of the hidden gems of the city. A cultural and historical museum that focuses on the contributions of Haitians in Chicago. If you get the chance to go, ask for Elsie Hernandez (President & Founder), and tell her that I sent you!
6 locals recommend
The Haïtian American Museum
4410 N Racine AveOne of the hidden gems of the city. A cultural and historical museum that focuses on the contributions of Haitians in Chicago. If you get the chance to go, ask for Elsie Hernandez (President & Founder), and tell her that I sent you!
This is one of the most popular museums in Chicago for a reason.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThis is one of the most popular museums in Chicago for a reason.
Faie African Art Gallery
1005 E 43rd StAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrNavy Pier - Museum Campus
Entertainment & Activities
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThis is the most popular aquarium in the city.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveGetting Around
This stop has a free transfer of train lines to the red, orange, and green. This stop is also the closest (walking distance) to Soldier Field and museum campus.
19 locals recommend
Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station
This stop has a free transfer of train lines to the red, orange, and green. This stop is also the closest (walking distance) to Soldier Field and museum campus.
Essentials
Walgreens
1554 E 55th StTreasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StWalmart Grocery Pickup
Parks & Nature
Oakwood Beach
Who doesn't like the beach?
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrProbably boasts the BEST view of the entire city.