Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Falafel Island
24 E Adams StGreat falafel and other dishes
Brown Sugar Bakery
328 E 75th StSweets for the sweet
There is a closer Subway at 7108 S Wabash Ave. 10 minute walk from Townhouse
97 locals recommend
Subway
2352 W Cermak RdThere is a closer Subway at 7108 S Wabash Ave. 10 minute walk from Townhouse
McDonald's
6737 S Pulaski Rd24 hours
Three Happiness Restaurant
209 W Cermak Rd24 hour restaurant in Chinatown
White Castle
3212 W Addison St24 hour burger joint
Has a food bar with all the trimmings. Here you can grab some goodies for the refrigerator after you finish your meal.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StHas a food bar with all the trimmings. Here you can grab some goodies for the refrigerator after you finish your meal.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveA Chicago's and vistors favorite pizza.
Home Run Inn
4254 W 31st StSouth side pizza
This is my favorite vegan restaurant on the planet. I make sure to dine here for my birthday every year.
87 locals recommend
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StThis is my favorite vegan restaurant on the planet. I make sure to dine here for my birthday every year.
Vegan restaurant I have been visiting for many years. I love their mac and cheese. They tend to be busy all the time, but worth the wait. Great food.
14 locals recommend
Original Soul Vegetarian
203 E 75th StVegan restaurant I have been visiting for many years. I love their mac and cheese. They tend to be busy all the time, but worth the wait. Great food.
Good Foods Vegan/Vegetarian Deli
1966 E 73rd StFood is good.
Sightseeing
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr Stroll along the Chicago River
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThe Bean.
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrGreat views of Chicago Skyline can be viewed here.
Has great views of the city and Lake Michigan. Take your swimsuit and visit North Avenue Beach for a dip in the lake.
157 locals recommend
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueHas great views of the city and Lake Michigan. Take your swimsuit and visit North Avenue Beach for a dip in the lake.
Willis Tower Skydeck
Great views of Chicago
Museum Campus
Stunning views of Chicago Skyline
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGreat place to stroll or ride a bike
Parks & Nature
Visiting Lincoln Park Zoo? Worth a walk over to this place.
41 locals recommend
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyVisiting Lincoln Park Zoo? Worth a walk over to this place.
The city has some great gardens around Chicago and this is a favorite of mine to visit. The views of Chicago are awesome from this area.
9 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain Flower Gardens
The city has some great gardens around Chicago and this is a favorite of mine to visit. The views of Chicago are awesome from this area.
Arts & Culture
Huge place with lots of exhibits like a whole plane, a rail road train and a coal mine. It's on the south side check it out.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrHuge place with lots of exhibits like a whole plane, a rail road train and a coal mine. It's on the south side check it out.
Great place on the south side to go and learn Black History.
149 locals recommend
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlGreat place on the south side to go and learn Black History.
Shopping
#24 Wentworth bus goes by here on weekdays morning and in the evenings. Unfortunately they have no afternoon service.
20 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2500 W 95th St#24 Wentworth bus goes by here on weekdays morning and in the evenings. Unfortunately they have no afternoon service.
Whole Foods is located in this mall which has many big box stores to shop in as well as small stores. Take care of all your needs in one trip.
Target is nearby.
18 locals recommend
White Palace Grill
1159 S Canal StWhole Foods is located in this mall which has many big box stores to shop in as well as small stores. Take care of all your needs in one trip.
Target is nearby.
The Home Depot
2803 S Cicero AveThe Home Depot
2803 S Cicero AveEntertainment & Activities
The Jellyfish was the best display of fishes I had seen. Would visit them every chance I get.
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe Jellyfish was the best display of fishes I had seen. Would visit them every chance I get.
The best Zoo for being up close to the animals. Also it's FREE.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThe best Zoo for being up close to the animals. Also it's FREE.
Great views of the city and lots of entertainment going on all the time.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveGreat views of the city and lots of entertainment going on all the time.
Getting Around
69th Red Line Station
Hertz
5150 W 55th St