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St Joseph Hospital
Recommend garage with best rates
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveClosest "El" station with red, brown, purple lines.
Arts & Culture
Public driving range and mini gold. Clubs available for rent.
32 locals recommend
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyPublic driving range and mini gold. Clubs available for rent.
Public 9-hole golf course; clubs available for rent.
27 locals recommend
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3701 N Recreation DrPublic 9-hole golf course; clubs available for rent.
Waveland Park Tennis Courts
3650 N Recreation DrPublic courts
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StLots of free movies and concerts during the summer months
Famous stand-up and improve comedy club where many SNL comedians got their starts
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveFamous stand-up and improve comedy club where many SNL comedians got their starts
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Cubs!
cocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadwaycocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
Blues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBlues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
Intimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
23 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
1220 N State PkwyIntimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
Sightseeing
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat museum with variety of exhibits
Tribune Tower
building made with parts of famous structures from around the world
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrFormerly Sears Tower: sky deck with fantastic views of the city
Entertainment & Activities
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveRight on Navy Pier!
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo, open year round
Shopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Awesome shopping and people-watching
Drinks & Nightlife
Creative cocktails, global beers, upscale pub with pool tables
Blokes & Birds Public House and Karaoke Lounge
3343 North Clark StreetCreative cocktails, global beers, upscale pub with pool tables
Friar Tuck
3010 N BroadwayDive bar, DJ, karaoke
Lincoln Park Stadium
2423 N Clark Stneighborhood sports saloon
Matilda
3101 N Sheffield Ave1st floor has cocktail lounge, awesome dance bar in the basement
ROCKS lakeview
3463 N Broadwaybar with pub fare and large whiskey menu, TVs with sports games
Food Scene
Argo Tea
3135 North Broadwaycasual teahouse chain, also serves baked goods and panini
Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayChicago-founded, each cup is individually made
Paciugo Chicago Broadway
3241 North Broadwaygourmet Italian gelato and coffee
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveJust in case
Wheat's End Cafe
543 N BroadwayAll gluten-free! Great weekend brunch
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayAwesome breakfast/lunch place, BYOB
Bar Pastoral
2947 N Broadwayneighborhood bistro with artisanal influences
Bridget McNeills Bar & Kitchen
420 W Belmont AveAmerican/Irish Pub
rustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
19 locals recommend
Ceres' Table
3124 N Broadwayrustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
Cohiba Cuban Cuisine
2835 N BroadwayAuthentic Cuban food, BYOB
DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadwaytrendy new restaurant in neighborhood, gastropub/ brewery
Flub A Dub Chub's
3021 N Broadwayfast casual spot for a Chicago-style hot dog
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield Roadcozy bistro, menu changes regularly, BYOB
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayThai and other Asian cuisine, BYOB
French bistro with sweet and savory crepes; great backyard patio
24 locals recommend
La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark StreetFrench bistro with sweet and savory crepes; great backyard patio
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N Broadwayliterary-themed, upscale pub; great brunch too