Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Authentic German restaurant with dining and dancing every night except Tuesday. Tell Geunter and Harry the owners, Vince sent you.
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Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueAuthentic German restaurant with dining and dancing every night except Tuesday. Tell Geunter and Harry the owners, Vince sent you.
Quick Bite Carry Outs
5155 N Western AveOne block away. Hot dog and fries $2.65! best hot dogs in the City!
European Pastry shop in the plaza with the fountain. Great pastries and coffee with outdoor seating in the heart of Lincoln Square.
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Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveEuropean Pastry shop in the plaza with the fountain. Great pastries and coffee with outdoor seating in the heart of Lincoln Square.
Great Colombian empanadas and pastries - and hot chocolate!!
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Mekato's Colombian Bakery
5423 N Lincoln AveGreat Colombian empanadas and pastries - and hot chocolate!!
Baker Miller
4655 N Lincoln AveBreakfast restaurant and bakery that mills its own flour
BryAnna's Restaurant
5695 N Lincoln AveSome of the best pupusas in the city!
San Soo Gab San
5247 N Western AveNearby Korean BBQ with generous hours and delicious food
Parks & Nature
40 Acre park with tennis courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, baseball fields, soccer fields. Only 3 blocks away
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Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt St40 Acre park with tennis courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, baseball fields, soccer fields. Only 3 blocks away
Foster Beach
Great beach on Lake Michigan 2 miles away easy parking
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo open every day
Shopping
European deli and butcher shop with rooftop deck with dining and great views
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveEuropean deli and butcher shop with rooftop deck with dining and great views
A truly unique store, run by a professional magician, full of tricks for amateurs and fellow professionals
Ash's Magic Shop
4955 N Western AveA truly unique store, run by a professional magician, full of tricks for amateurs and fellow professionals
Essentials
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveGreat store with a restaurant and many choices of fresh and prepared foods
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Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveGreat store with a restaurant and many choices of fresh and prepared foods
Arts & Culture
Sprawling art museum with exhibits worth traveling for (maybe that's why you're here!) - it's right on Michigan Avenue
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveSprawling art museum with exhibits worth traveling for (maybe that's why you're here!) - it's right on Michigan Avenue
An independent printshop offering classes and a gallery - some of the collaborative's output is for sale, too!
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
4912 N Western AveAn independent printshop offering classes and a gallery - some of the collaborative's output is for sale, too!
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StWorld champions! After 108 Years!
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Avenumber one tourist spot in Chicago on the lake
Getting Around
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveMetra train to downtown and north suburbs
Western Brown Line Station
Best way to get downtown and sightsee on the way