Chicago guidebook

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Chicago guidebook

Neighborhoods

The West Loop is a trendy neighborhood west of downtown Chicago. This neighborhood is great for restaurant and bar hopping.
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West Loop
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The West Loop is a trendy neighborhood west of downtown Chicago. This neighborhood is great for restaurant and bar hopping.
The Bronzeville neighborhood has historic roots! Many soul and jazz artists have passed through here. This neighborhood also has great Lake Michigan access on 31st, 35th, 39th, and 41st streets.
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Bronzeville
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The Bronzeville neighborhood has historic roots! Many soul and jazz artists have passed through here. This neighborhood also has great Lake Michigan access on 31st, 35th, 39th, and 41st streets.
The historic Hyde Park neighborhood is a must see. This neighborhood is home to President Barack Obama and the University of Chicago. Be sure check out the bustling 57th and 53rd streets for a variety of entertainment, shopping, and dining options.
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Hyde Park
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The historic Hyde Park neighborhood is a must see. This neighborhood is home to President Barack Obama and the University of Chicago. Be sure check out the bustling 57th and 53rd streets for a variety of entertainment, shopping, and dining options.
Pilsen is a great neighborhood to explore if you are in the mood for great cocktails, live music at Thalia Hall, or Mexican food.
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Pilsen
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Pilsen is a great neighborhood to explore if you are in the mood for great cocktails, live music at Thalia Hall, or Mexican food.
Great neighborhood for shopping or checking out the local dining options
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South Loop
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Great neighborhood for shopping or checking out the local dining options
This a trendy district full of bars and restaurants
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Fulton Market
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This a trendy district full of bars and restaurants
Tons of restaurants and shops. Our favorite restaurant is MingHin. Driving in this neighborhood can be stressful!
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Chinatown
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Tons of restaurants and shops. Our favorite restaurant is MingHin. Driving in this neighborhood can be stressful!

Sightseeing

The lakefront trail is great for running, biking, walking, or even a picnic
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
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The lakefront trail is great for running, biking, walking, or even a picnic
Grant Park is a great place for sightseeing or checking out local events.
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Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
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Grant Park is a great place for sightseeing or checking out local events.
This a great area for downtown Chicago shopping and people watching.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
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This a great area for downtown Chicago shopping and people watching.
This is a must see for a sports fan. Take the red line to Wrigley field to watch a Cubs game or have a beer at one of the nearby sports bars.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
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This is a must see for a sports fan. Take the red line to Wrigley field to watch a Cubs game or have a beer at one of the nearby sports bars.
Stop by Guaranteed Rate Field to check out a White Sox game. The stadium is walking distance from our home.
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Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
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Stop by Guaranteed Rate Field to check out a White Sox game. The stadium is walking distance from our home.
Be sure to take a stroll on the beautiful campus of the University of Chicago.
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The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave
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Be sure to take a stroll on the beautiful campus of the University of Chicago.
Buckingham Fountain
301 South Columbus Drive
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St
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Check out the Picasso sculpture in the plaza
Daley Plaza
50 W Washington St
Check out the Picasso sculpture in the plaza
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Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
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Food scene

A Chicago classic
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
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A Chicago classic
Great for tacos and margaritas. Be prepared for a long wait. Reservations are not accepted.
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La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th St
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Great for tacos and margaritas. Be prepared for a long wait. Reservations are not accepted.
A Chicago classic
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Harold's Chicken Shack Fish & Pizza
1208 E 53rd St
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A Chicago classic
Newer rooftop inside of the hotel. It’s very spacious and close to Wintrust Arena or Soldier Field.
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VU Rooftop Bar
133 E Cermak Rd
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Newer rooftop inside of the hotel. It’s very spacious and close to Wintrust Arena or Soldier Field.
Rooftop with amazing lake views
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark St
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Rooftop with amazing lake views
Very trendy rooftop bar downtown with craft cocktails. Try the frose!
Apogee
2 W Erie St
Very trendy rooftop bar downtown with craft cocktails. Try the frose!
A Chicago staple for burgers. Be prepared to wait. Reservations are not permitted
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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A Chicago staple for burgers. Be prepared to wait. Reservations are not permitted
A Chicago staple owned by Chef Stephanie Izard that can take months to get in. The roasted cauliflower is delicious. Call to make a reservation
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
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A Chicago staple owned by Chef Stephanie Izard that can take months to get in. The roasted cauliflower is delicious. Call to make a reservation
A Chicago classic
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
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A Chicago classic
No-frills walk up restaurant, where you can get your fill on desserts. Seasonal operation.
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Sugar Shack
630 W 26th St
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No-frills walk up restaurant, where you can get your fill on desserts. Seasonal operation.
Great brunch spot in Lincoln Park. They have great French toast flights
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Frances' Deli and Brunchery
2552 N Clark St
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Great brunch spot in Lincoln Park. They have great French toast flights
Another Stephanie Izard owned restaurant. It gets very busy, so make a reservation well in advance.
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Duck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton Market
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Another Stephanie Izard owned restaurant. It gets very busy, so make a reservation well in advance.
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Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
50 W Randolph St
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
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A Chicago classic. Try the Chicago mix!
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Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan Ave
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A Chicago classic. Try the Chicago mix!
Amazing food! The short rib hummus and broccoli are the excellent.
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Aba
302 N Green St
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Amazing food! The short rib hummus and broccoli are the excellent.
A great place for brunch
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The Allis Chicago
113-125 N Green St
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A great place for brunch
No frills, eat to your heart’s content breakfast spot
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Pearl's Place Restaurant
3901 South Michigan Avenue
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No frills, eat to your heart’s content breakfast spot
Hip cafe and bakery that is a 5 min walk from our home.
Eméché Cakery & Cafe
3453 S Prairie Ave
Hip cafe and bakery that is a 5 min walk from our home.
A staple for brunch in Bronzeville. The Peach coffee is delicious.
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Peach's Restaurant
4652 S King Dr
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A staple for brunch in Bronzeville. The Peach coffee is delicious.
Perfect for a fancy steakhouse dinner
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RPM Steak
66 W Kinzie St
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Perfect for a fancy steakhouse dinner
Whimsical bar that has milkshakes with (or without) alcohol. It is also kid friendly.
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JoJo's Shake Bar
23 W Hubbard St
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Whimsical bar that has milkshakes with (or without) alcohol. It is also kid friendly.
Our favorite Chinese restaurant to dine in or takeout.
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MingHin Cuisine
2168 S Archer Ave
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Our favorite Chinese restaurant to dine in or takeout.

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Verkehrsmittel

Nearest Subway Line

The 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line station is 7 min from our home. It is 20 min to downtown (that includes the walk)