Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
It is close and has a wonderful selection of fresh produce and everything you would need from a modern grocery store.
200 locals recommend
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StIt is close and has a wonderful selection of fresh produce and everything you would need from a modern grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Simone's
960 W 18th StFriendly spot with food and drink.
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveGreat live music every night.
Food Scene
La Casa De Samuel
2834 W Cermak RdGreat food if you are a bit adventurous.
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th StreetGreat Food in a boisterous atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
4 floors of art and artists studios. 3rd Friday's are open house nights.
34 locals recommend
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th St4 floors of art and artists studios. 3rd Friday's are open house nights.
Linda Warren Projects
327 N Aberdeen StI think this is one of the best art galleries in the city.
Printworks Gallery
311 W Superior StIf you like Prints this is where you will want to go.
Ann Nathan Gallery
212 West Superior StreetDedicated Figurative Gallery
The Chicago Mosaic School
1127 W Granville AveThis place will change your life, it did mine.
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ctcenter for live traditional standards type jazz
Everything Else
Chicago Arts District
1945 S Halsted StA great center to this arts area in Chciago.
Mana Contemporary
2233 S Throop StOpen Studios 3 or 4 times a year and other events.
My YMCA, if you are a member, there is no pool but we have and indoor and outdoor soccer fields. pick up games in the evenings.
27 locals recommend
Rauner Family YMCA
2700 S Western AveMy YMCA, if you are a member, there is no pool but we have and indoor and outdoor soccer fields. pick up games in the evenings.
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrOne bus away!!!
Soldier Field & Field Museum station
For all your Sport and Museum needs!!
United Center
Bulls and Blackhawks
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StWhite Sox
Shopping
Get all sorts of odds and ends here, electrical, paper, home, all sorts of things.
7 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
1101 W Jackson BlvdGet all sorts of odds and ends here, electrical, paper, home, all sorts of things.
Binny's Beverage Depot - South Loop
1132 S Jefferson StBooze and cigars, often on sale.
Sightseeing
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Drlet your imagination run wild here.
Hard to imagine I actually am saying this but this building is amazing, and located so beautifully.
28 locals recommend
Trump
401 N Wabash AveHard to imagine I actually am saying this but this building is amazing, and located so beautifully.
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StAn amazing sculpture in an amazing place.