Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Burgundy Restaurant
5959 W Irving Park RdIt's a traditional restaurant with a variety of choices.
If you enjoy a good deep dish pizza, Giordano's is the place. The food is good there. The atmosphere is nice too. If you can't eat it all, bring it home to keep in my refrigerator. Feel free to use the microwave to heat it up later.
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveIf you enjoy a good deep dish pizza, Giordano's is the place. The food is good there. The atmosphere is nice too. If you can't eat it all, bring it home to keep in my refrigerator. Feel free to use the microwave to heat it up later.
Perkolator
6032 W Irving Park RdMore current food fare (veggie options, for example)
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want a pleasant place to drink and have good conversation, this is a nice local bar. Atmosphere is modern and comfortable.
16 locals recommend
Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central AveIf you want a pleasant place to drink and have good conversation, this is a nice local bar. Atmosphere is modern and comfortable.
Essentials
Walgreens
7155 W Foster PlArts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave..premier art museum in Chicago..
Navy Pier & Centennial Ferris Wheel
Navy Pier has the children's museum & other features like the ferris wheel. https://navypier.org/explore/rides-games/centennial-wheel-pier-park/
Take the Ferris Wheel if you can.
The Children's Museum is terrific!
There is plenty to do.
7 locals recommend
Navy Pier - Museum Campus
Take the Ferris Wheel if you can.
The Children's Museum is terrific!
There is plenty to do.
Parks & Nature
The Lincoln Park Zoo is always free and within the city. It is a bit of a bus ride down Irving Park Road (#80) to the end of the line and then transfer to Sheridan Road #157 to the zoo. It is well worth the trip. The children's zoo is especially engaging.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThe Lincoln Park Zoo is always free and within the city. It is a bit of a bus ride down Irving Park Road (#80) to the end of the line and then transfer to Sheridan Road #157 to the zoo. It is well worth the trip. The children's zoo is especially engaging.
The indoor museum in an old Italianate House is rife with taxidermy and exhibits about the area. The hiking trails are short and easy to navigate. The woods are along the Des Plaines River. There is no charge but a donation is appreciated.
7 locals recommend
Thatcher Woods Pavilion
8030 Chicago AveThe indoor museum in an old Italianate House is rife with taxidermy and exhibits about the area. The hiking trails are short and easy to navigate. The woods are along the Des Plaines River. There is no charge but a donation is appreciated.
Sightseeing
Don't miss "The Bean." It's in Millenium Park and great fun. Plenty of selfie fun and other attractions in Chicago's premier park space
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StDon't miss "The Bean." It's in Millenium Park and great fun. Plenty of selfie fun and other attractions in Chicago's premier park space