Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Second City is considered one of the premier improv comedy training schools in the country and has produced famous comedians such as, Stephen Colbert, Conan O'Brien, Tina Fey & Steve Carrell.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveSecond City is considered one of the premier improv comedy training schools in the country and has produced famous comedians such as, Stephen Colbert, Conan O'Brien, Tina Fey & Steve Carrell.
Food Scene
Starbucks
210 W North AveOne of only 2 Starbucks in Chicago that is open 24 hours.
Consistently voted as one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago. They have an indoor dining room and bar & also a beautiful outdoor garden, sidewalk seating with a covered outdoor bar.
65 locals recommend
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StConsistently voted as one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago. They have an indoor dining room and bar & also a beautiful outdoor garden, sidewalk seating with a covered outdoor bar.
Panera Bread
2 N Michigan AveQuick and convenient place for lunch or breakfast with free wifi.
Excellent brunch option only a few minutes walk from the townhouse.
110 locals recommend
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StExcellent brunch option only a few minutes walk from the townhouse.
Hands down the best deep dish pizza experience in Chicago. This is where the locals go!
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StHands down the best deep dish pizza experience in Chicago. This is where the locals go!
Essentials
Only a 15 min walk from the townhouse and the 3rd largest Whole Foods in the world!
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StOnly a 15 min walk from the townhouse and the 3rd largest Whole Foods in the world!
Shopping
Less than a 5 min walk from the townhouse and convenient in case you need to pick up any travel essentials.
394 locals recommend
Target
4466 N BroadwayLess than a 5 min walk from the townhouse and convenient in case you need to pick up any travel essentials.
The Magnificent Mile contains a mixture of upscale department stores, restaurants & high-end retailers. It's also home the 8 level Water Tower Place shopping center.
31 locals recommend
North Michigan Avenue
North Michigan AvenueThe Magnificent Mile contains a mixture of upscale department stores, restaurants & high-end retailers. It's also home the 8 level Water Tower Place shopping center.
Everything Else
The 3rd longest continually operating comedy club in the U.S. Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson & Jerry Seinfeld have all performed here.
77 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StThe 3rd longest continually operating comedy club in the U.S. Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson & Jerry Seinfeld have all performed here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vibrant and upbeat restaurant and bar with over 90 different beers on tap.
63 locals recommend
Old Town Pour House - Chicago
1419 N Wells StVibrant and upbeat restaurant and bar with over 90 different beers on tap.