Local Guidebook
Outdoor
North Avenue Beach is a great place to hang out, exercise, or just take a walk. This is definitely the best beach in Chicago.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach is a great place to hang out, exercise, or just take a walk. This is definitely the best beach in Chicago.
Free admission to Lincoln Park Zoo. Lincoln Park is a great outdoor space for people to hang out, exercise and have fun.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree admission to Lincoln Park Zoo. Lincoln Park is a great outdoor space for people to hang out, exercise and have fun.
Entertainment & Bar
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of Chicago Cubs
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrGreat museum to visit, definitely one of my favorite.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveYou can spend many days inside the Art Institute.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of Chicago Bears
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveWillis Tower
233 S Wacker DrTallest building in Chicago
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StMust see for first time visitors
Food scene
Go to 96th room to enjoy a drink, amazing view of the city.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveGo to 96th room to enjoy a drink, amazing view of the city.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StGreat tapas
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StBest brunch in the area
Alinea
1723 N Halsted StOne of the best restaurants in the world, Micheline 3 star restaurant.
Boka
1729 N Halsted StMichelin star restaurant
Their pizza pot pies cannot be found anywhere else, recommend take it to-go because wait time is usually 2 to 3 hrs.
115 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetTheir pizza pot pies cannot be found anywhere else, recommend take it to-go because wait time is usually 2 to 3 hrs.
Toro Sushi
2546 N Clark StGreat sushi place, reasonably priced with great value.