Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree admission!
Lincoln Park Konzervatorij
2430 N Stockton DrSee some tropical species here!
My favorite museum in Chicago! They also have Christmas trees from around the world during the holiday season.
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Muzej znanosti i industrije
5700 S Lake Shore DrMy favorite museum in Chicago! They also have Christmas trees from around the world during the holiday season.
Jackson Park
Beautiful Japanese garden in the southern part of the city
Montrose Beach
Nearest beach/lake access to the airbnb. Dog-friendly beach!
Huge conservatory. You need to make a reservation online. It is free, donation is optional.
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Garfield Park Konzervatorij
300 N Central Park AveHuge conservatory. You need to make a reservation online. It is free, donation is optional.
Drinks & Nightlife
Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore DrGet your tan on while sipping on a fruity beverage!
Word on the street is Al Capone used to frequent this place. Get you jazz and live music fix. Shows start at 10 pm so plan to come after dinner.
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayWord on the street is Al Capone used to frequent this place. Get you jazz and live music fix. Shows start at 10 pm so plan to come after dinner.
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StAnother live music venue for music enthusiasts!
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveGreat rooftop bar
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4419 W Montrose AveHighly recommended brewery
Food Scene
Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveRomantic fondue place.
Must try! BYOB sushi place. No reservations, walk-in only. They are ALWAYS packed. So good.
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Toro Sushi
2546 N Clark StMust try! BYOB sushi place. No reservations, walk-in only. They are ALWAYS packed. So good.
This is my favorite Yolk location. Come during the week. The wait times on any given Sunday is at least an hour!
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Yolk Streeterville
355 E Ohio StThis is my favorite Yolk location. Come during the week. The wait times on any given Sunday is at least an hour!
Bars/Restaurants in the Neighborhood
Delicious food, great bar. Sunday breakfast buffet.
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Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
3471 N Elston AveDelicious food, great bar. Sunday breakfast buffet.
Ambiance could be improved but sushi itself is really delicious
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Raisu Japanese Fine Dining
2958 W Irving Park RdAmbiance could be improved but sushi itself is really delicious
Cafe Beograd
2933-39 W Irving Park RdDelicious Serbian food
Fancy korean food — Michelin recommended (or used to be anyway) but not too expensive.
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Parachute
3500 N Elston AveFancy korean food — Michelin recommended (or used to be anyway) but not too expensive.
El Potosi
3710 N Elston AveBest authentic hole-in-the-wall Mexican food. Cash only.
Great brewery within walking distance. They don’t sell food but you can bring some (i think… please double check)
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Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveGreat brewery within walking distance. They don’t sell food but you can bring some (i think… please double check)
Leader Bar
3000 W Irving Park RdFriendly neighborhood bar
Pete's Place
Another neighborhood bar
Pete's Pizza
3737 N Western AveOne of the best pizzas in Chicago
Kraken Sushi & Beyond
Another sushi place nearby!
Favorite takeout place. It’s not on the menu, but we love their Salt and Pepper Shrimp!
Joy Yee Noodle Roscoe
Favorite takeout place. It’s not on the menu, but we love their Salt and Pepper Shrimp!
Fine dining, with on-site greenhouse you can tour. “California cool vibe, but with a darker, moodier spin.”
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Eden Chicago
2734 W Lake StFine dining, with on-site greenhouse you can tour. “California cool vibe, but with a darker, moodier spin.”
The Churro Waffle
Unassuming but those waffles are so delicious.
Neighborhood Parks & Rec
Playground for kids. Trails. There is a trail called Riverwalk which is nice and not crowded.
They also run a Farmer’s Market on Saturdays in the summer. There is a small gym and you can buy a membership online for $15 a month.
Horner Park
Playground for kids. Trails. There is a trail called Riverwalk which is nice and not crowded.
They also run a Farmer’s Market on Saturdays in the summer. There is a small gym and you can buy a membership online for $15 a month.