Sarah’s guidebook (LGBT, gluten free-friendly)

Sarah
Sarah’s guidebook (LGBT, gluten free-friendly)

Chicago Things to Do

i've only lived in Chicago since Oct 2018 but I LOVE IT so far, even the winter wasn't too bad- these are some of my favorite things.
it's the go-to for Chicago deep dish pizza!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
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it's the go-to for Chicago deep dish pizza!
Book an architecture boat tour here- super hot thing to do in Chi-town
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Centar za arhitekturu u Chicagu
111 E Wacker Dr
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Book an architecture boat tour here- super hot thing to do in Chi-town
I take comedy classes here and their shows are fantastic- classic place that gave us Tina Fey and many more.
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The Second City
230 W North Ave
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I take comedy classes here and their shows are fantastic- classic place that gave us Tina Fey and many more.
I take improv here and it's also a fantastic theater- cheaper, edgier, and gay-er - all my faves :)
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The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont Ave
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I take improv here and it's also a fantastic theater- cheaper, edgier, and gay-er - all my faves :)
please please please go here and stare into the Bean on a sunny day, it's also great for people-watching- folks from all over the world come here so always a fascinating and wonderful mix of languages and excitement around this sculpture. Also check out the amphitheater and walk through the flower gardens and the spitting fountains towards the Art Institute... wonderful spot.
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Park tisućljeća
201 E Randolph St
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please please please go here and stare into the Bean on a sunny day, it's also great for people-watching- folks from all over the world come here so always a fascinating and wonderful mix of languages and excitement around this sculpture. Also check out the amphitheater and walk through the flower gardens and the spitting fountains towards the Art Institute... wonderful spot.
FUN AND FREE!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
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FUN AND FREE!
great coffee in a grungy setting
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Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont Ave
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great coffee in a grungy setting
this is an adorable coffee shop, literally a tiny cafe, that's in Pilsen, a super great neighborhood- go for coffee and tamales/tacos/tortas/enchiladas/mole- all kinds of Mexican food there and in Little Village
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'L' Cafecito Jumping Bean
2010 S Damen Ave
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this is an adorable coffee shop, literally a tiny cafe, that's in Pilsen, a super great neighborhood- go for coffee and tamales/tacos/tortas/enchiladas/mole- all kinds of Mexican food there and in Little Village
great jazz club- sitting at the bar is cheaper though you can't see the stage. if you get seats near the stage- there's not any bad ones- they're all close. very small, intimate setting
Winter's Jazz Club
465 N McClurg Ct
great jazz club- sitting at the bar is cheaper though you can't see the stage. if you get seats near the stage- there's not any bad ones- they're all close. very small, intimate setting
amazing architecture and black history here
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Bronzeville
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amazing architecture and black history here
IDK why it's saying "boston chinatown" but go to Chicago Chinatown- it's one of the best in the country
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Chinatown
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IDK why it's saying "boston chinatown" but go to Chicago Chinatown- it's one of the best in the country
take some birdseed and the birds will take it from your hand- downy woodpeckers, chickadees, cardinals, robins all abound here
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Montrose Point svetište ptica
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take some birdseed and the birds will take it from your hand- downy woodpeckers, chickadees, cardinals, robins all abound here
beautiful indoor plant space in a super great park
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Garfield Park Konzervatorij
300 N Central Park Ave
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beautiful indoor plant space in a super great park
poppin' beach! go here for sunbathing, volleyball games, and more- great views of downtown at nighttime
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North Avenue plaža
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poppin' beach! go here for sunbathing, volleyball games, and more- great views of downtown at nighttime
this is a great farmer's market on sundays
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Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard
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this is a great farmer's market on sundays
if boys and harnesses are your thing, go here on sunday nights, basement- it gets steamy!
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Metro
3730 N Clark St
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if boys and harnesses are your thing, go here on sunday nights, basement- it gets steamy!
great drag shows and ladies night dancing!
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Hamburger Mary's
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great drag shows and ladies night dancing!
super awesome vegan-friendly cafe in andersonville- love the ambiance and the food
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Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark St
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super awesome vegan-friendly cafe in andersonville- love the ambiance and the food
a must-go, such a precious neighborhood- super progressive and chill
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Andersonville
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a must-go, such a precious neighborhood- super progressive and chill
AMAZING BOOKSTORE
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Women & Children First
5233 N Clark St
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AMAZING BOOKSTORE
right near my house and they have great shows- dance, music, etc
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Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N Southport Ave
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right near my house and they have great shows- dance, music, etc
exquisite productions
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The Joffrey Ballet
10 E Randolph St
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exquisite productions
delicious brunch- it gets super busy but they get you in and out VERY fast
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Tweet
5020 N Sheridan Rd
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delicious brunch- it gets super busy but they get you in and out VERY fast
related to the other "goat" restaurants- terrific food and a bit easier to get in
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Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph St
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related to the other "goat" restaurants- terrific food and a bit easier to get in
supposed to be delish- i haven't been yet
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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supposed to be delish- i haven't been yet
also an OG comedy theater- excellent shows- I highly recommend Improvised Shakespeare
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The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury St
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also an OG comedy theater- excellent shows- I highly recommend Improvised Shakespeare
quality burger place near iO Theater. and they have gluten free buns!
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Burger Bar Chicago - Lincoln Park
1578 North Clybourn Avenue
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quality burger place near iO Theater. and they have gluten free buns!
really good, dive-y kind of place. creative tacos
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BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont Ave
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really good, dive-y kind of place. creative tacos
the heart of the gay district in Chi town, complete with rainbow crosswalks :)
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Boystown
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the heart of the gay district in Chi town, complete with rainbow crosswalks :)