Guidebook for Oak Park
Essentials
Great selection of international foods. They also have hot meals, bar, coffee shop, baked goods, and organic produce.
200 locals recommend
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StGreat selection of international foods. They also have hot meals, bar, coffee shop, baked goods, and organic produce.
Super close and accessible from the train. 15 - 20 minute walk.
47 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7245 Lake StSuper close and accessible from the train. 15 - 20 minute walk.
Trader Joe's
483 N Harlem AveGreat selection of wines.
Shopping
BP
300 Lake StGas Station with connivence store.
French restaurant, cheese deli, and huge wine selection.
7 locals recommend
Marion Street Cheese Market
100 South Marion StreetFrench restaurant, cheese deli, and huge wine selection.
Everything Else
Ahimsa Yoga Studio Oak Park
441 South BlvdBilingual yoga classes and variety of styles.
Yoga Centre
301 Lake StNice intimate studio with variety of classes.
The Tennis and Fitness Centre
301 Lake StIndoor tennis court and gym.
Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago
46 Lake StWonderful location to relax and meditate, flexible schedule.
Arts & Culture
Indoor ice skating ring and outdoor Olympic sized pool in the summer. Brightly lit outdoor soccer field with goal nets.
6 locals recommend
Ridgeland Common Ice Arena
415 Lake StIndoor ice skating ring and outdoor Olympic sized pool in the summer. Brightly lit outdoor soccer field with goal nets.
Historical movie theatre, great location to visit for a movie and fresh popcorn.
72 locals recommend
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StHistorical movie theatre, great location to visit for a movie and fresh popcorn.
Food Scene
Red Hen Bread
736 Lake StCozy location. Fresh bead and coffee.
Must try the pita chips and hummas. Everything here is delish and at a great price.
15 locals recommend
Jerusalem Cafe Restaurant
1030 Lake StMust try the pita chips and hummas. Everything here is delish and at a great price.
Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park AveWonderful Mexican food with live music on select nights.
American style dinner, fluffy pancakes and great breakfast. Lunch and dinner options also very tasty.
21 locals recommend
George's Family Restaurant
145 South Oak Park AvenueAmerican style dinner, fluffy pancakes and great breakfast. Lunch and dinner options also very tasty.
Awesome fish and chips. Variety of good cajan creole pub/food and beers.
20 locals recommend
Poor Phil's
139 S Marion StAwesome fish and chips. Variety of good cajan creole pub/food and beers.
711 Lake St
711 Lake StreetWalking distance from apt.
Live Fresko
136 North Oak Park AvenueFresh pressed juices, coffee, organic foods/snacks.
259 Lake St
259 Lake StreetExcellent Intelligentsia coffee.
Sightseeing
Wonderful place to learn about Frank Lloyd's work and see his amazing home in person.
184 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveWonderful place to learn about Frank Lloyd's work and see his amazing home in person.
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park AveTours are fun and informational.
Pleasant Home
217 Home AveMansion home tours, live music, and dinner events in the park.
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake StAmazing building to visit and see. Great architecture.
One stop shop for all Oak Park related things to do. Very helpful people and cute shop.
9 locals recommend
Visit Oak Park
1033 N Marion StOne stop shop for all Oak Park related things to do. Very helpful people and cute shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Have a picnic near the wildflowers at park, which features a Leonard Ursachi sculpture, plus live events in the summer.
11 locals recommend
Austin Gardens
167 Forest AveHave a picnic near the wildflowers at park, which features a Leonard Ursachi sculpture, plus live events in the summer.
Wonderful staff. Leisure walk through the three rooms. Great way to spend the afternoon, bring the kids.
35 locals recommend
Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield StWonderful staff. Leisure walk through the three rooms. Great way to spend the afternoon, bring the kids.