Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Silver Palm
768 N Milwaukee AveVery authentic restaurant inside a train cart
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveCoffee is the best way to start your city exploring day
Windy City Cafe
1062 W Chicago AveNeat brunch place named after this city's second name
Sushi X
1136 W Chicago AveFamily-owned sushi restaurant
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveUpscale bar-restaurant for exotic food
Famous restaurant district. All types of cuisines for all kinds of budget. Many places are very busy, don't be surprised to wait before being seated
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StFamous restaurant district. All types of cuisines for all kinds of budget. Many places are very busy, don't be surprised to wait before being seated
Drinks & Nightlife
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveVoted "The most intimate bar in Chicago"
Great dancing venue in a hip neighborhood. Especially busy on Thursday
20 locals recommend
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveGreat dancing venue in a hip neighborhood. Especially busy on Thursday
The Flat Iron
1565 N Milwaukee AveIconic Chicago bar
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveSWIG
1469 N Milwaukee AveEmporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveArcades and pool bar
The Dawson
730 W Grand AveEstate
1177 North Elston AvenueUpscale nightclub with it's own dock for yachts. Not budget-friendly
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayIconic Jazz venue with live music every day and 1930-s vibe
Iconic bar with a famous 'Revolution' beer brewery in the basement. Always busy
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveIconic bar with a famous 'Revolution' beer brewery in the basement. Always busy
Very, very touristy nightclub in a block with many other upscale nightlife venues.
24 locals recommend
Howl at the Moon Chicago
26 W Hubbard StVery, very touristy nightclub in a block with many other upscale nightlife venues.
The Mid
306 N Halsted StEssentials
CVS
771 N Ogden AveArts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrShopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
So-called "Shopping Mile"
Getting Around
Chicago & Milwaukee station
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveWillis Tower Skydeck
A glass-floor balcony on a 103rd(!) floor
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StChicago's must-see place
Chinatown
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrWrigley Field
1060 W Addison StFamous place with lots of bars in the heart of 'real' Chiacgo
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrGreektown
Great place for Greek cuisine restaurants
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveAuthentic artsy neighborhood full of young hipsters
Old Town