Guidebook for Chicago
Top Tourist Attractions
Navy Pier is where you'll find the amazing Centennial Wheel, the Pepsi Wave Swinger, a 1920s-inspired musical carousel, and other nostalgic fairground rides — all with breathtaking skyline and waterfront views.
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Navy Pier Marina
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is where you'll find the amazing Centennial Wheel, the Pepsi Wave Swinger, a 1920s-inspired musical carousel, and other nostalgic fairground rides — all with breathtaking skyline and waterfront views.
A beacon for tourists from near and far, Millennium Park is one of the first places that comes to mind for anyone visiting Chicago.
Home to a number of world-renowned attractions – most notably, Cloud Gate (the giant mirrored bean) and the quirky and artistic Crown Fountain – as well as plenty of green space, gardens, sculptures and more, there’s something for everyone at Millennium Park.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StA beacon for tourists from near and far, Millennium Park is one of the first places that comes to mind for anyone visiting Chicago.
Home to a number of world-renowned attractions – most notably, Cloud Gate (the giant mirrored bean) and the quirky and artistic Crown Fountain – as well as plenty of green space, gardens, sculptures and more, there’s something for everyone at Millennium Park.
With over 32,000 animals aquatic animals and counting, from all corners of the world – some cute and cuddly, some a little creepy, and everything in between — the Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago’s most renowned family attractions, open year-round with a host of ways to experience marine life first-hand.
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Shedd Aquarium Teen Learning Lab
1200 S Lake Shore DrWith over 32,000 animals aquatic animals and counting, from all corners of the world – some cute and cuddly, some a little creepy, and everything in between — the Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago’s most renowned family attractions, open year-round with a host of ways to experience marine life first-hand.
Skirting 1.25 miles along the Chicago River from Lake Michigan to Lake Street through the middle of Downtown Chicago, the Riverwalk dishes up impressive entertainment, history, and architecture in spades.
Take a stroll down the historic banks (solo, or as part of a guided tour, whatever floats your boat) and you’ll check off an array of historic buildings, wander by open green spaces, and pass by plenty of notable restaurants, hidden wineries, cozy cafes, and more.
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrSkirting 1.25 miles along the Chicago River from Lake Michigan to Lake Street through the middle of Downtown Chicago, the Riverwalk dishes up impressive entertainment, history, and architecture in spades.
Take a stroll down the historic banks (solo, or as part of a guided tour, whatever floats your boat) and you’ll check off an array of historic buildings, wander by open green spaces, and pass by plenty of notable restaurants, hidden wineries, cozy cafes, and more.
Easily one of the city’s — scratch that, the nation’s — most renowned and respected art museums, a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago is quintessential for any culture vulture with even the slightest interest in painting, sculpture, architecture, or photography.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveEasily one of the city’s — scratch that, the nation’s — most renowned and respected art museums, a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago is quintessential for any culture vulture with even the slightest interest in painting, sculpture, architecture, or photography.
Housing one of the most diverse collections of historical artifacts in the world – with no less than 40 million fascinating specimens lining its halls — a visit to the Field Museum is an absolute must for anyone interested in science, archaeology, or anthropology.
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrHousing one of the most diverse collections of historical artifacts in the world – with no less than 40 million fascinating specimens lining its halls — a visit to the Field Museum is an absolute must for anyone interested in science, archaeology, or anthropology.
From this iconic vantage point, you’ll be treated to sweeping views of Lake Michigan and four surrounding states (Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan) through the floor-to-ceiling clear viewing glass.
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Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrFrom this iconic vantage point, you’ll be treated to sweeping views of Lake Michigan and four surrounding states (Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan) through the floor-to-ceiling clear viewing glass.
Ask any local and they’ll tell you that, even if you’re not a baseball fan, a day out immersed in the roaring atmosphere of Wrigley Field is quintessential Chicago.
The second-oldest ballpark in America, after Boston’s Fenway Park (which opened two years earlier in 1912), this classic stadium in Lake View has been home to the beloved Cubs (who only recently broke their MLB hoodoo) for over a century.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StAsk any local and they’ll tell you that, even if you’re not a baseball fan, a day out immersed in the roaring atmosphere of Wrigley Field is quintessential Chicago.
The second-oldest ballpark in America, after Boston’s Fenway Park (which opened two years earlier in 1912), this classic stadium in Lake View has been home to the beloved Cubs (who only recently broke their MLB hoodoo) for over a century.
Entertainment
The historic Logan Theatre offering affordable ticket prices for the great value that families and film buffs alike have come to expect.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveThe historic Logan Theatre offering affordable ticket prices for the great value that families and film buffs alike have come to expect.
A breath-taking national landmark in downtown Chicago and host to scores of concerts, theatrical productions and special events.
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The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StA breath-taking national landmark in downtown Chicago and host to scores of concerts, theatrical productions and special events.
The Second City is an improvisational comedy enterprise and is the oldest ongoing improvisational theater troupe to be continually based in Chicago, with shows every night!
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The Second City
230 W North AveThe Second City is an improvisational comedy enterprise and is the oldest ongoing improvisational theater troupe to be continually based in Chicago, with shows every night!
Closest Grocery Stores
It usually takes me 7-8 minutes to walk to ALDI. You just take a right on Wrightwood and walk towards Pulaski.
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ALDI
2431 W Montrose AveIt usually takes me 7-8 minutes to walk to ALDI. You just take a right on Wrightwood and walk towards Pulaski.
Large grocery store with a lot of fresh fruit and produce. This is walking distance from the house - about 12 minutes.
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Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdLarge grocery store with a lot of fresh fruit and produce. This is walking distance from the house - about 12 minutes.
Favorite Food Close By
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveLocal taco/burrito place that is highly rated.
The best Cubans in Chicago - within walking distance!
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El Cubanito Restaurant
2555 N Pulaski RdThe best Cubans in Chicago - within walking distance!
If you want a boozy brunch with a vibrant scene - this is the place. Unlimited drinks on beautiful, outdoor patio. This is within a mile from the house, you could even take the bus!
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Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton AveIf you want a boozy brunch with a vibrant scene - this is the place. Unlimited drinks on beautiful, outdoor patio. This is within a mile from the house, you could even take the bus!
There are a million pizza places in Chicago, but if you want something that is close to the house, and decently fast - Vito & Angelos doesn't disappoint. There is no indoor dining, just take out.
Vito & Angelo Pizzeria
3644 W Fullerton AveThere are a million pizza places in Chicago, but if you want something that is close to the house, and decently fast - Vito & Angelos doesn't disappoint. There is no indoor dining, just take out.
Great coffee shop nearby with yummy pastries as well, and outdoor seating.
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Brew Brew Coffee & Tea
3832 W Diversey AveGreat coffee shop nearby with yummy pastries as well, and outdoor seating.
Inventive, market-driven, mostly organic food in a casual, funky space, hosting an especially popular brunch in Logan Square.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdInventive, market-driven, mostly organic food in a casual, funky space, hosting an especially popular brunch in Logan Square.
Sugar Moon took the city by storm with it’s splendid chocolate chip cookies, Roman-style pizza, and creative savory dishes like the limited-time Italian beef croissant (you snoozed, you lost). Sugar Moon is a one-stop shop for brilliant cakes, cookies, and more. But did we mention those chocolate chip cookies? Pure bliss.
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Sugar Moon
3612 W Wrightwood AveSugar Moon took the city by storm with it’s splendid chocolate chip cookies, Roman-style pizza, and creative savory dishes like the limited-time Italian beef croissant (you snoozed, you lost). Sugar Moon is a one-stop shop for brilliant cakes, cookies, and more. But did we mention those chocolate chip cookies? Pure bliss.
A Puerto Rican original born on the mean streets of Chicago, this Logan Square cult favorite’s flagship sandwich is a work of culinary genius. Replacing boring old bread with crunchy, juicy slabs of fried smashed plantains? Check. Cramming the whole thing full of richly seasoned roast pork, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, garlic, and a slather of tangy mayo?
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Jibaritos y Mas
3400 W Fullerton AveA Puerto Rican original born on the mean streets of Chicago, this Logan Square cult favorite’s flagship sandwich is a work of culinary genius. Replacing boring old bread with crunchy, juicy slabs of fried smashed plantains? Check. Cramming the whole thing full of richly seasoned roast pork, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, garlic, and a slather of tangy mayo?
Neighborhoods
The city’s focal point for food, fashion, and fun is the world-famous Magnificent Mile – AKA Michigan Avenue.
If you’re looking to explore all that Chicago has to offer, look no further than Michigan Avenue — a vibrant 13-block stretch of street that has long acted as the Windy’s City’s hub for all things food, fashion, and fun.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The city’s focal point for food, fashion, and fun is the world-famous Magnificent Mile – AKA Michigan Avenue.
If you’re looking to explore all that Chicago has to offer, look no further than Michigan Avenue — a vibrant 13-block stretch of street that has long acted as the Windy’s City’s hub for all things food, fashion, and fun.
Lively retail-lined streets and leafy residential blocks pave the way for an appealing blend of residents and visitors, all captivated by Lincoln Park’s charms. And who wouldn’t be? The community boasts lakefront recreation, zoo, performing arts and music scene, abundance of shops, and range of restaurants—from BYOB ethnic spots to high-end ticketed experiences.
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Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrLively retail-lined streets and leafy residential blocks pave the way for an appealing blend of residents and visitors, all captivated by Lincoln Park’s charms. And who wouldn’t be? The community boasts lakefront recreation, zoo, performing arts and music scene, abundance of shops, and range of restaurants—from BYOB ethnic spots to high-end ticketed experiences.
Sightseeing
Chicago is famous for its architecture, and the best way to see it is on a cruise down the Chicago River. Glide by historic and modern marvels like the Civic Opera House, Wrigley Building, and Willis Tower from the comfort of an open-deck boat.
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Architectural Tour
1220 W Le Moyne StChicago is famous for its architecture, and the best way to see it is on a cruise down the Chicago River. Glide by historic and modern marvels like the Civic Opera House, Wrigley Building, and Willis Tower from the comfort of an open-deck boat.
Things to Do
Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Entrance is free but there is a suggested donation.
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Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveChicago's Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Entrance is free but there is a suggested donation.
The Bloomingdale Trail is a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail linear park running east–west on the northwest side of Chicago. It is the longest greenway project of a former rail line in the Western Hemisphere, and the second longest in the world. We love riding our bikes on this trail and seeing nice views of the different parts of the city.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueThe Bloomingdale Trail is a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail linear park running east–west on the northwest side of Chicago. It is the longest greenway project of a former rail line in the Western Hemisphere, and the second longest in the world. We love riding our bikes on this trail and seeing nice views of the different parts of the city.
Lincoln Park Zoo aka Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it the fourth oldest zoo in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLincoln Park Zoo aka Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it the fourth oldest zoo in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States.