Welcome to Chicago!

Kristen
Welcome to Chicago!

Neighborhoods

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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
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Sightseeing

North Avenue Beach is the most popular beach front in Chicago. Rent a volleyball court/equipment and play with friends, go paddle boarding on the lake, jet ski, kayak, swim, layout and soak up some sun! Free bathrooms available to the public. Head over to Castaways Bar & Grill - A restaurant and bar with the look and feel of a ship!
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North Avenue Beach
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North Avenue Beach is the most popular beach front in Chicago. Rent a volleyball court/equipment and play with friends, go paddle boarding on the lake, jet ski, kayak, swim, layout and soak up some sun! Free bathrooms available to the public. Head over to Castaways Bar & Grill - A restaurant and bar with the look and feel of a ship!
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free for all guests to enjoy. Learn about and enjoy the variety of animals including giraffes, hippos, gorillas, lions, rhinos, polar bears, and more!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
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The Lincoln Park Zoo is free for all guests to enjoy. Learn about and enjoy the variety of animals including giraffes, hippos, gorillas, lions, rhinos, polar bears, and more!
Art lover? The Chicago Art Institute has some of the most famous paintings in the world including Grant Wood's American Gothic, Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks", George Seurat's, "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - 1884", Henri de Toulsouse-Lautrec's, "At the Moulin Rouge", numerous pieces by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, and Salvador Dali. Museum hours are 10:30am - 5:00pm daily. Pricing is as follows: Adults: $25; Seniors $19; Students: $19; Teens: $19
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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Art lover? The Chicago Art Institute has some of the most famous paintings in the world including Grant Wood's American Gothic, Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks", George Seurat's, "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - 1884", Henri de Toulsouse-Lautrec's, "At the Moulin Rouge", numerous pieces by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, and Salvador Dali. Museum hours are 10:30am - 5:00pm daily. Pricing is as follows: Adults: $25; Seniors $19; Students: $19; Teens: $19
Are you interested in dinosaurs? The Field museum showcases the most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil yet discovered! What about ancient Egypt? Twenty-three human mummies are on display as well as many mummified animals. Guests can also enjoy viewing working laboratories, cultural halls, geology halls, and the ancient Americas. All access adult passes are $38 which include general admission to all exhibitions and one 3D movie.
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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Are you interested in dinosaurs? The Field museum showcases the most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil yet discovered! What about ancient Egypt? Twenty-three human mummies are on display as well as many mummified animals. Guests can also enjoy viewing working laboratories, cultural halls, geology halls, and the ancient Americas. All access adult passes are $38 which include general admission to all exhibitions and one 3D movie.
Interested in astronomy? The Planetarium takes you on an amazing adventure through the universe, galaxy, and solar system. Enjoy shows such as Planet Nine, Cosmic Wonder, Destination Solar System, Skywatch Live, and Welcome to the Universe. All access passes for adults are $34.95 which includes general admission to all exhibits, your choice of any of the available shows, and access to the Historic Atwood Sphere experience.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
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Interested in astronomy? The Planetarium takes you on an amazing adventure through the universe, galaxy, and solar system. Enjoy shows such as Planet Nine, Cosmic Wonder, Destination Solar System, Skywatch Live, and Welcome to the Universe. All access passes for adults are $34.95 which includes general admission to all exhibits, your choice of any of the available shows, and access to the Historic Atwood Sphere experience.
View the beautiful picturesque landscape of Chicago from the Skydeck!. Ride 103 floors and step out onto the ledge - a glass-paneled box with vertical views to the ground below. Basic adult admission is $24.
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
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View the beautiful picturesque landscape of Chicago from the Skydeck!. Ride 103 floors and step out onto the ledge - a glass-paneled box with vertical views to the ground below. Basic adult admission is $24.
Millennium Park is home to the iconic Cloudgate (aka The Bean), Crown Fountain, Wrigley Square, and the Jay Prizker Pavillion. Exploring the park is free!
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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Millennium Park is home to the iconic Cloudgate (aka The Bean), Crown Fountain, Wrigley Square, and the Jay Prizker Pavillion. Exploring the park is free!
Grant Park is home to Buckingham Fountain - one of the largest fountains in the world!
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Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
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Grant Park is home to Buckingham Fountain - one of the largest fountains in the world!
The Chicago Riverwalk is free! Walk along the river at your own pace, enjoy the architecture, sit down at one of the bars/restaurants, rent a boat, hop on a water taxi, and enjoy the scenery! The Chicago Riverwalk is located downtown and spans from Lakeshore Drive to Lake Street.
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
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The Chicago Riverwalk is free! Walk along the river at your own pace, enjoy the architecture, sit down at one of the bars/restaurants, rent a boat, hop on a water taxi, and enjoy the scenery! The Chicago Riverwalk is located downtown and spans from Lakeshore Drive to Lake Street.
Chicago's Architecture tours are a must do! Wendella provides a variety of tour options which run about every hour. Pricing is as follows: Adult: $39; Senior: $35; Child: $18.
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Architectural Tour
1220 W Le Moyne St
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Chicago's Architecture tours are a must do! Wendella provides a variety of tour options which run about every hour. Pricing is as follows: Adult: $39; Senior: $35; Child: $18.
Are you an SNL fan? The Second City in Chicago is the first ever improve theater show and was the starting point for the careers of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert and many others!
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The Second City
230 W North Ave
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Are you an SNL fan? The Second City in Chicago is the first ever improve theater show and was the starting point for the careers of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert and many others!
Explore Navy Pier! Walking around Navy Pier is free. You have plenty of activities to participate in while exploring the area including boat cruises, bars/restaurants, riding the famous Chicago Centennial Wheel, and shopping. At various points throughout the year, Navy Pier hosts public art and exhibitions, cultural attractions, music and food festivals, fireworks, and more!
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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Explore Navy Pier! Walking around Navy Pier is free. You have plenty of activities to participate in while exploring the area including boat cruises, bars/restaurants, riding the famous Chicago Centennial Wheel, and shopping. At various points throughout the year, Navy Pier hosts public art and exhibitions, cultural attractions, music and food festivals, fireworks, and more!
Head to Wrigleyville and watch a Cubs game or hand out at a local pub while watching the game with Chicago locals. Wrigley Field opened in 1914. It is the second-oldest park after Fenway (which opened in 1912).
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
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Head to Wrigleyville and watch a Cubs game or hand out at a local pub while watching the game with Chicago locals. Wrigley Field opened in 1914. It is the second-oldest park after Fenway (which opened in 1912).
White Sox fan? Relax and watch a game!
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Chicago White Sox
333 W 35th St
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White Sox fan? Relax and watch a game!
Head over to Soldier Field and watch a Bears game!
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Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
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Head over to Soldier Field and watch a Bears game!
Head over to the United Center for a Blackhawks or Bulls game! The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the original six NHL teams.
United Center Sports Complex
301 S Michigan Ave
Head over to the United Center for a Blackhawks or Bulls game! The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the original six NHL teams.
Take a picture next to the Historic Route 66. Route 66 is the Main Street of America - one of the original highways within the US Highway system. Route 66 was established in November 1926 and originally ran from Chicago, IL through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and ending in Santa Monica, CA.
Historic Route 66 Begin Sign
78-98 E Adams St
Take a picture next to the Historic Route 66. Route 66 is the Main Street of America - one of the original highways within the US Highway system. Route 66 was established in November 1926 and originally ran from Chicago, IL through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and ending in Santa Monica, CA.
Ride along the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront trail or on the 606 using a Divvy Bike!
Divvy Bikes | Dock Station
936 N Ashland Ave
Ride along the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront trail or on the 606 using a Divvy Bike!

Food scene

Location: 1560 N Damen Ave. From the apartment, either walk or take the L blue line to "Damon"
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
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Location: 1560 N Damen Ave. From the apartment, either walk or take the L blue line to "Damon"
Location: 1531 N Damen Ave. From the apartment either walk or take the L blue line to "Damen"
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Location: 1531 N Damen Ave. From the apartment either walk or take the L blue line to "Damen"
Location: 1620 N Milwaukee Ave. From the apartment either walk or take the L blue line to "Damen"
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Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee Ave
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Location: 1620 N Milwaukee Ave. From the apartment either walk or take the L blue line to "Damen"
Location: 1470 N Milwaukee Ave. Terrific brunch spot!
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
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Location: 1470 N Milwaukee Ave. Terrific brunch spot!
Location: 1747 N Damon Ave. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. This is an awesome Brunch Spot!
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
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Location: 1747 N Damon Ave. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. This is an awesome Brunch Spot!
Are you craving Chicago Deep Dish? There are several famous places around Chicago that serve up some AMAZING pizza. https://giordanos.com/
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
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Are you craving Chicago Deep Dish? There are several famous places around Chicago that serve up some AMAZING pizza. https://giordanos.com/
Are you craving Chicago Deep Dish? There are several famous places around Chicago that serve up some AMAZING pizza. https://www.loumalnatis.com
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
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Are you craving Chicago Deep Dish? There are several famous places around Chicago that serve up some AMAZING pizza. https://www.loumalnatis.com
Are you craving Chicago Deep Dish? There are several famous places around Chicago that serve up some AMAZING pizza. http://chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark Street
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Are you craving Chicago Deep Dish? There are several famous places around Chicago that serve up some AMAZING pizza. http://chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/
https://thepurplepigchicago.com
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan Ave
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https://thepurplepigchicago.com
http://girlandthegoat.com
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
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http://girlandthegoat.com
https://www.garrettpopcorn.com
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Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan Ave
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https://www.garrettpopcorn.com
Amazing Greek food at Athena. http://athenarestaurantchicago.com
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Athena Greek Restaurant
212 S Halsted St
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Amazing Greek food at Athena. http://athenarestaurantchicago.com
Coffee Lover? Looking for a little more interesting than Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts? Volumes is a bookstore and cafe combined. They also host trivia nights each week.
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Volumes Bookcafe
1373 N Milwaukee Ave
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Coffee Lover? Looking for a little more interesting than Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts? Volumes is a bookstore and cafe combined. They also host trivia nights each week.
Great coffee and unique ambience. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the Wormhole!
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great coffee and unique ambience. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the Wormhole!
Try the best coffee in all of Chicago at Electric Mud Coffee Bar on Western!
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Electric Mud Coffee Bar
1856 N Western Ave
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Try the best coffee in all of Chicago at Electric Mud Coffee Bar on Western!

Night Life

Location: 1367 N Milwaukee Ave. Enjoy a variety of arcade games, pool, air hockey, good drinks, and good company at Emporium!
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
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Location: 1367 N Milwaukee Ave. Enjoy a variety of arcade games, pool, air hockey, good drinks, and good company at Emporium!
Location: 1367 N Milwaukee Ave. This is a great place to dance the night away or enoy a beer on the roof deck.
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Whiskey Business
1367 N Milwaukee Ave
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Location: 1367 N Milwaukee Ave. This is a great place to dance the night away or enoy a beer on the roof deck.
This is for special occasions. If you have not booked a table, make sure you go very early. The drinks are pricey but each one is an experience and work of art. https://www.theaviary.com
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The Aviary
955 W Fulton Market
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This is for special occasions. If you have not booked a table, make sure you go very early. The drinks are pricey but each one is an experience and work of art. https://www.theaviary.com

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Parking & Public Transportation

Parking: - There is free parking on Potomac and N Artesian Public Transit: - The closest L train stop is the blue line "Western" or "Division". - The closest Bus Stops are #70 at "Western & Division" or #49 at "Western and Hirsch".