Guidebook for Berkeley
Arts & Culture
Very interesting architectural tours of Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio and the surrounding Oak Park neighborhood with many of the homes he designed.
184 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveVery interesting architectural tours of Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio and the surrounding Oak Park neighborhood with many of the homes he designed.
My favorite Museum. World class art museum with a great exhibits year round.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMy favorite Museum. World class art museum with a great exhibits year round.
Very interesting museum. A lot of interactive exhibits for kids.
204 locals recommend
Museum of Science & Industry station
Very interesting museum. A lot of interactive exhibits for kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice local bar in downtown Elmhurst area near Elmhurst college. They have bowling lanes in the bar. Fun time.
Fitz’s Spare Keys
119 N York StNice local bar in downtown Elmhurst area near Elmhurst college. They have bowling lanes in the bar. Fun time.
Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden AveFun bar in the city. Great food and excellent Bloody Mary's.
Food Scene
Egg Harbor Cafe
140 Robert T Palmer DrNice little breakfast and lunch spot. it is quiet and clean and the food is great.
The Cheesecake Factory
875 N Michigan AveAwesome cheescake!
Try an Italian beef with sweet and hot peppers or a Chicago style hot dog!
270 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StTry an Italian beef with sweet and hot peppers or a Chicago style hot dog!
Sightseeing
Downtown Chicago
What can you say, it's beautiful.
Who are they trying to kid, it's the Sears tower. :) If you've never been or you haven't been in a while you should definitely check it out. The skydeck now has glass rooms that extend out of the building so you can look down on the city beneath you. Very cool.
45 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
Who are they trying to kid, it's the Sears tower. :) If you've never been or you haven't been in a while you should definitely check it out. The skydeck now has glass rooms that extend out of the building so you can look down on the city beneath you. Very cool.
Shopping
Very nice outdoor mall. Great place to go shopping when the weather is good.
11 locals recommend
Oakbrook Mall station
Very nice outdoor mall. Great place to go shopping when the weather is good.
Getting Around
The Metra hub in downtown Chicago. The Metra blue line is a about a mile from my home and will drop you off here.
82 locals recommend
Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StThe Metra hub in downtown Chicago. The Metra blue line is a about a mile from my home and will drop you off here.
This is where you can catch the blue line in to the city or to Elmhurst or Oak Park.
Berkeley Metra Station
5856 Park AveThis is where you can catch the blue line in to the city or to Elmhurst or Oak Park.
O'Hare International Airport
10000 W O'Hare AveAbout 20 minutes to my home by Uber/Lyft.
Essentials
Berkeley Finer Foods
5447 St Charles RdOur local grocery store. It's close and has all the essentials.
Walmart Supercenter
900 IL-83Closet Walmart for all everything you forgot to pack!
Walgreens
4730 Butterfield RdEssentials very close to home