Kathleen (Kat)’s guidebook

Kathleen (Kat)
Kathleen (Kat)
Kathleen (Kat)’s guidebook

Restaurants within walking distance

There are so many restaurants within walking distance. Check out some of our favorites!
Home made pasta, great prices, delicious sangria!
13 locals recommend
Pasta Palazzo
1966 N Halsted St
13 locals recommend
Home made pasta, great prices, delicious sangria!
Perfect for the gram! Delicious brunch and great patio seating.
117 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted St
117 locals recommend
Perfect for the gram! Delicious brunch and great patio seating.
Brunch buffet and Kids eat for free during brunch!
20 locals recommend
Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar
1954 N Halsted St
20 locals recommend
Brunch buffet and Kids eat for free during brunch!
Tapas at its best, Sangria that keeps flowing, and top notch service! My favorite are the patatas bravas and any Paella on the menu.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted St
152 locals recommend
Tapas at its best, Sangria that keeps flowing, and top notch service! My favorite are the patatas bravas and any Paella on the menu.
Amazing spicy chicken sandwiches! They have no-spice for those that can't handle the heat.
16 locals recommend
The Budlong Hot Chicken
1008 W Armitage Ave
16 locals recommend
Amazing spicy chicken sandwiches! They have no-spice for those that can't handle the heat.
Good old chicago dogs. Don't forget the Chicago rule - no ketchup on the dogs!
Fritzy's Lincoln Park
723 W Armitage Ave
Good old chicago dogs. Don't forget the Chicago rule - no ketchup on the dogs!

Sweet Tooth Fix

Dessert and treats!
The caramel is made in house and the menu changes all the time. Can't decide? They give you samples!!
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee Ave
131 locals recommend
The caramel is made in house and the menu changes all the time. Can't decide? They give you samples!!
Home made italian ice. I love the italian fro-yo which is any of the italian ice flavors layered with frozen yogurt! The line can get long, but its worth the wait.
19 locals recommend
Annette's Italian Ice
2009 N Bissell St
19 locals recommend
Home made italian ice. I love the italian fro-yo which is any of the italian ice flavors layered with frozen yogurt! The line can get long, but its worth the wait.
Need a gift for someone back home? Try these super special chocolates!
12 locals recommend
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
951 W Armitage Ave
12 locals recommend
Need a gift for someone back home? Try these super special chocolates!
Macarons and gelato. enough said!
Le Macaron French Pastries
543 Oakbrook Center
Macarons and gelato. enough said!
Terry's Toffee
1853 W Armitage Ave

It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

Great selection and cool vibe.
J9 Wine Bar
1961 North Halsted Street
Great selection and cool vibe.
11 locals recommend
Marquee Lounge
1973 N Halsted St
11 locals recommend
Pick up a bottle or two here and have a drink at home! The employees give great recommendations.
Off Premise: Real wine, Whiskey, Craft Beer
1128 W Armitage Ave
Pick up a bottle or two here and have a drink at home! The employees give great recommendations.
Tripoli Tavern
1147 W Armitage Ave
Beaumont Bar And Grill
2020 N Halsted St

Chicago Tourist Attractions

Places to visit while in Chicago!
Don't miss a photo at Cloud Gate (aka The Bean), let your kids run through the waterfalls at Crown Fountain (aka the spitting faces), and Pritzker Pavilion, Check out the schedule for great music/performances at Pritzker Pavilion: https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/parks-and-outdoors/millennium-park/summer-music-series/
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 locals recommend
Don't miss a photo at Cloud Gate (aka The Bean), let your kids run through the waterfalls at Crown Fountain (aka the spitting faces), and Pritzker Pavilion, Check out the schedule for great music/performances at Pritzker Pavilion: https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/parks-and-outdoors/millennium-park/summer-music-series/
If you can't catch a game, you can still get the vibe from the 'hood!
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
177 locals recommend
If you can't catch a game, you can still get the vibe from the 'hood!
There's a typo - this is really Sears Tower ;). Skydeck is awesome!
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
324 locals recommend
There's a typo - this is really Sears Tower ;). Skydeck is awesome!
another great view of Chicago!
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan Ave
295 locals recommend
another great view of Chicago!
It's free to enter. Parking can be pricy in the lot and tough street parking locally. You can also take the bus, lyft/uber, or a stroll here!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
It's free to enter. Parking can be pricy in the lot and tough street parking locally. You can also take the bus, lyft/uber, or a stroll here!
Great way to relax and also get some great photos of the city!
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
2121 N Stockton Dr
Great way to relax and also get some great photos of the city!
A tranquil place with lots to see. Step outside and catch a glimpse of our amazing skyline!
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton Dr
147 locals recommend
A tranquil place with lots to see. Step outside and catch a glimpse of our amazing skyline!

Nearby Parks for the Kids

Small playlot half a block away from our unit.
Park No. 535
800 W Wisconsin St
Small playlot half a block away from our unit.
Great park to stop by if you're walking to Lincoln Park zoo!
84 locals recommend
Oz Park
2021 N Burling St
84 locals recommend
Great park to stop by if you're walking to Lincoln Park zoo!
This has a fun splashpad for the small ones!
Adams Playground Park
1919 N Seminary Ave
This has a fun splashpad for the small ones!