Guest Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Krispy Krunchy Chicken!!! This is a hidden gem. $... It is the best fried chicken we've had in Chicago and it is located inside a Citgo Gas station. Make sure you get biscuits. Fried corn on the cob is good as well. OK everything is good and so inexpensive. Don't get it delivered it may take a long time and you want it HOT. Open 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. 10 min walk, 3 min drive from our house. you have to park in the gas station to get your food :-)
Peterson KKC
1840 West Peterson AvenueKrispy Krunchy Chicken!!! This is a hidden gem. $... It is the best fried chicken we've had in Chicago and it is located inside a Citgo Gas station. Make sure you get biscuits. Fried corn on the cob is good as well. OK everything is good and so inexpensive. Don't get it delivered it may take a long time and you want it HOT. Open 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. 10 min walk, 3 min drive from our house. you have to park in the gas station to get your food :-)
Rated #1 for Food & Drink by our Guests. Extensive selection of 100+ craft beers, $$. artisanal cocktails and wine, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with upscale bar food (comfort food). The kitchen stays open late every night. Some say it has the best burgers in Chicago. Mon-Fri: 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sat: 11:00 am – 3:00 am.
Sun: 11:00 am – 12:00 am.
11 min. walk 3 min drive, from our home.
82 yerel halk öneriyor
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveRated #1 for Food & Drink by our Guests. Extensive selection of 100+ craft beers, $$. artisanal cocktails and wine, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with upscale bar food (comfort food). The kitchen stays open late every night. Some say it has the best burgers in Chicago. Mon-Fri: 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sat: 11:00 am – 3:00 am.
Sun: 11:00 am – 12:00 am.
11 min. walk 3 min drive, from our home.
100+ sandwich options $$ plus beer, bourbon & live music in a sleek space with indoor & outdoor seats. If you want amazing comfort food like Lobster Po Boys, a crazy long selection of craft beer try 150+ and karaoke all available at your fingertips. 15 min. walk 3m drive from our home.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Jerry's
5419 N Clark St100+ sandwich options $$ plus beer, bourbon & live music in a sleek space with indoor & outdoor seats. If you want amazing comfort food like Lobster Po Boys, a crazy long selection of craft beer try 150+ and karaoke all available at your fingertips. 15 min. walk 3m drive from our home.
Un-fussy Jewish deli $. Featuring potato pancakes, matzo balls, bagels, pastrami & chopped liver. 13 min. walk 3m drive, 5m transit from our home.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
JB's Deli
5501 N Clark StUn-fussy Jewish deli $. Featuring potato pancakes, matzo balls, bagels, pastrami & chopped liver. 13 min. walk 3m drive, 5m transit from our home.
Rated #1 for Breakfast by our Guests. Eatery that puts a modern spin $$ on breakfast favorites & offers Greek-inspired dishes & lunch too. 15 min. walk, 4m drive, 7m transit from our home.
110 yerel halk öneriyor
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StRated #1 for Breakfast by our Guests. Eatery that puts a modern spin $$ on breakfast favorites & offers Greek-inspired dishes & lunch too. 15 min. walk, 4m drive, 7m transit from our home.
Seasonal, rustic Italian fare $$$ & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio. 18 min walk, 4m drive, 7m transit from our home.
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StSeasonal, rustic Italian fare $$$ & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio. 18 min walk, 4m drive, 7m transit from our home.
Indie cafe serving up coffee, baked goods, wine & craft beers in a stylish, modern space. $ 9 min. walk, 3m drive, from our home. http://www.thecoffeestudio.com/
64 yerel halk öneriyor
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StIndie cafe serving up coffee, baked goods, wine & craft beers in a stylish, modern space. $ 9 min. walk, 3m drive, from our home. http://www.thecoffeestudio.com/
Starbucks uses the highest quality arabica coffee as the base for its espresso drinks. They have roughly 50 drinks on there menu (and 50+ food items), and infinite ways to customize them. $$$ 19 min. walk, 5m drive, 6m transit from our home.
215 yerel halk öneriyor
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlStarbucks uses the highest quality arabica coffee as the base for its espresso drinks. They have roughly 50 drinks on there menu (and 50+ food items), and infinite ways to customize them. $$$ 19 min. walk, 5m drive, 6m transit from our home.
Great Pizza but not as good as Giordano's. $$ 19 min. walk, 5m drive, 7m by transit from our home. ranallispizza.com
Ranalli's Pizza
1512 West Berwyn AvenueGreat Pizza but not as good as Giordano's. $$ 19 min. walk, 5m drive, 7m by transit from our home. ranallispizza.com
Deli, Grocery, and Sweets Hummus, savory pies & baklava, plus traditional spices & ingredients. Great to take out for home or picnic. $ 21 min. walk, 5m drive, 7m transit from our home. middleeastbakeryandgrocery.com
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster AveDeli, Grocery, and Sweets Hummus, savory pies & baklava, plus traditional spices & ingredients. Great to take out for home or picnic. $ 21 min. walk, 5m drive, 7m transit from our home. middleeastbakeryandgrocery.com
Breakfast, sandwiches & other light fare served in a bohemian cafe with a boutique in the rear. $$ 18 min. walk, 5 min drive, 9 min transit from our home. facebook.com/kopicafechicago
53 yerel halk öneriyor
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StBreakfast, sandwiches & other light fare served in a bohemian cafe with a boutique in the rear. $$ 18 min. walk, 5 min drive, 9 min transit from our home. facebook.com/kopicafechicago
Great Irish pub. Bar food and drinks!! $$ With floor-to-ceiling windows, it's a fun place to enjoy food. It is cozy and has a sophisticated atmosphere. There menu is filled with distinctive specialties, which are all great comfort foods. They have an emphasis on farm-to-table, sustainable, local ingredients. 19 min walk, 5 min drive, 10 min transit from our house. ladygregorys.com/restaurant/lga
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StGreat Irish pub. Bar food and drinks!! $$ With floor-to-ceiling windows, it's a fun place to enjoy food. It is cozy and has a sophisticated atmosphere. There menu is filled with distinctive specialties, which are all great comfort foods. They have an emphasis on farm-to-table, sustainable, local ingredients. 19 min walk, 5 min drive, 10 min transit from our house. ladygregorys.com/restaurant/lga
Great breakfast, $$ brunch and food in general. Very popular for brunch expect to wait. Globally inspired, new American style cooking. They prepare all the food from the finest natural and seasonal ingredients available, as well as locally sourced. 7 min walk from our house. http://mhenry.net/
94 yerel halk öneriyor
m.henry
5707 N Clark StGreat breakfast, $$ brunch and food in general. Very popular for brunch expect to wait. Globally inspired, new American style cooking. They prepare all the food from the finest natural and seasonal ingredients available, as well as locally sourced. 7 min walk from our house. http://mhenry.net/
Affordable, walk-in only, $$, 4 Stars, only a 7 min. walk. Affectionately references the chicken and fish eateries prevalent to the West Side of Chicago, and found in cities, coasts and regions across the country - the sorts of places that offer affordable eats quickly, and that satisfy big appetites.
parsonschickenandfish.com
660 yerel halk öneriyor
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveAffordable, walk-in only, $$, 4 Stars, only a 7 min. walk. Affectionately references the chicken and fish eateries prevalent to the West Side of Chicago, and found in cities, coasts and regions across the country - the sorts of places that offer affordable eats quickly, and that satisfy big appetites.
parsonschickenandfish.com
This is a great place. It’s has a new approach to Southern cuisine with an emphasis on ingredients sourced as close to home as possible, and all
true scratch cooking.
78 yerel halk öneriyor
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StThis is a great place. It’s has a new approach to Southern cuisine with an emphasis on ingredients sourced as close to home as possible, and all
true scratch cooking.
Jeni’s gets Four 1/2 ⭐️’s. $$ It is an ice cream scoop shop. The ice cream is good with many unique, different flavors to choose from. It is a great place to go after dinner in Andersonville or for your sweet tooth. It is an Ohio based company with over 60 branded scoop shops.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni’s gets Four 1/2 ⭐️’s. $$ It is an ice cream scoop shop. The ice cream is good with many unique, different flavors to choose from. It is a great place to go after dinner in Andersonville or for your sweet tooth. It is an Ohio based company with over 60 branded scoop shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a legendary jazz club $$. This Neon lit bar has been around for 107 years with a funky atmosphere. It is an Uptown landmark, famously an old hangout of Al Capone. Check the web site for performances. Sunday evening for the weekly internationally acclaimed poetry slam. Covers charge between $4-$15 depending on the band. It is a cash only bar, they do not serve food and do not have a dress code. If you talk during performances they give you the stink eye. They have a free parking lot one block west at Lawrence & Magnolia. 9 min drive, 20 min Transit, 40 min walk from our house. http://greenmilljazz.com/
471 yerel halk öneriyor
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayThis is a legendary jazz club $$. This Neon lit bar has been around for 107 years with a funky atmosphere. It is an Uptown landmark, famously an old hangout of Al Capone. Check the web site for performances. Sunday evening for the weekly internationally acclaimed poetry slam. Covers charge between $4-$15 depending on the band. It is a cash only bar, they do not serve food and do not have a dress code. If you talk during performances they give you the stink eye. They have a free parking lot one block west at Lawrence & Magnolia. 9 min drive, 20 min Transit, 40 min walk from our house. http://greenmilljazz.com/
Hole in the wall dive bar that is a must if you are in the area. Friendly and welcoming bartenders cash only bar with great priced drinks famous for their glögg (mulled wine) with a big beer selection and jukebox. It's a Long-standing (80+years) kichy neighborhood bar with a mixed crowd. $. 15 min walk, 7 min drive, 9 min transit from our house. http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Simon%27s/Simon%27s.htm
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark StHole in the wall dive bar that is a must if you are in the area. Friendly and welcoming bartenders cash only bar with great priced drinks famous for their glögg (mulled wine) with a big beer selection and jukebox. It's a Long-standing (80+years) kichy neighborhood bar with a mixed crowd. $. 15 min walk, 7 min drive, 9 min transit from our house. http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Simon%27s/Simon%27s.htm
Our neighborhood bar!! $. Lively, colorful, cash-only LGBT-friendly bar with basic eats & weekend DJs amid art-lined walls. The art collection of images curated around images about women. The works were chosen for their beauty, relevance, and provocative nature. Stop Sundays and enjoy a Free buffet 4-6pm & $3 Vodka lemonade all night. Mondays Buck Burger night 4-11:50pm. Check online for other daily drink/food specials. The owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"which has great food & Sat/Sun brunch a unique Chicago experience. 30 min walk, 8 min drive/Uber from our house. bigchicks.com
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan RdOur neighborhood bar!! $. Lively, colorful, cash-only LGBT-friendly bar with basic eats & weekend DJs amid art-lined walls. The art collection of images curated around images about women. The works were chosen for their beauty, relevance, and provocative nature. Stop Sundays and enjoy a Free buffet 4-6pm & $3 Vodka lemonade all night. Mondays Buck Burger night 4-11:50pm. Check online for other daily drink/food specials. The owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"which has great food & Sat/Sun brunch a unique Chicago experience. 30 min walk, 8 min drive/Uber from our house. bigchicks.com
Great Food! We love this place! (sauteed mussels) and large assortment of beers as well as mixed drinks. $$. 23 min walk or 5 min drive 10 min transit from our home. http://www.hopleafbar.com/
251 yerel halk öneriyor
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StGreat Food! We love this place! (sauteed mussels) and large assortment of beers as well as mixed drinks. $$. 23 min walk or 5 min drive 10 min transit from our home. http://www.hopleafbar.com/
This is a great Martini bar. People talk about the great atmosphere and friendly staff, martini place and chocolate hazelnut martini... yum. $$ (Gay clientele) 16 min walk, 5 min drive, 7 min transit from our home. ww.martysmartinibar.com
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveThis is a great Martini bar. People talk about the great atmosphere and friendly staff, martini place and chocolate hazelnut martini... yum. $$ (Gay clientele) 16 min walk, 5 min drive, 7 min transit from our home. ww.martysmartinibar.com
Sightseeing
Chicago is reclaiming it's river downtown for walking, restaurants and music. If you're looking for breathtaking views of some of Chicago's most gorgeous architecture, take a stroll along the Riverwalk. A series of public walkways and seating areas on the lower level of the city offers access to boat tours and water taxis as well as waterfront cafes and restaurants. If you did not make it to Giordano's for deep-dish pizza now is the time its close by. 9.3 miles, 29 min drive, 48 min by transit from our house. https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/
273 yerel halk öneriyor
Chicago Nehir Yürüyüş Yolu
306-370 W Wacker DrChicago is reclaiming it's river downtown for walking, restaurants and music. If you're looking for breathtaking views of some of Chicago's most gorgeous architecture, take a stroll along the Riverwalk. A series of public walkways and seating areas on the lower level of the city offers access to boat tours and water taxis as well as waterfront cafes and restaurants. If you did not make it to Giordano's for deep-dish pizza now is the time its close by. 9.3 miles, 29 min drive, 48 min by transit from our house. https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/
Sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street. Many of the world's leading retail stores populate The Magnificent Mile, including department stores Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Barneys New York. In addition, some of the finest luxury boutiques are located along The Mag Mile (many of which have only a few North American locations). It is also notable for its three urban shopping centers: Water Tower Place, The Shops at North Bridge, and 900 North Michigan Shops. 18 min drive, 46 min transit from our home. https://www.themagnificentmile.com/
597 yerel halk öneriyor
Magnificent Mile
Sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street. Many of the world's leading retail stores populate The Magnificent Mile, including department stores Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Barneys New York. In addition, some of the finest luxury boutiques are located along The Mag Mile (many of which have only a few North American locations). It is also notable for its three urban shopping centers: Water Tower Place, The Shops at North Bridge, and 900 North Michigan Shops. 18 min drive, 46 min transit from our home. https://www.themagnificentmile.com/
Design by Louis Bourgeois. The design was seen as a mixture of many different architectural styles. It is just beautiful. The House of Worship is a domed structure surrounded by gardens and fountains on a 6.97 acre plot of land. The space between the floor of the auditorium and the ceiling of the dome measures 138 feet (42 m) high, and the interior of the dome is 72 feet (22 m) in diameter. Virtual Tour: https://www.bahai.us/bahai-temple/tour/ 22 min drive from our home.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Bahai House of Worship Welcome Center
112 Linden AveDesign by Louis Bourgeois. The design was seen as a mixture of many different architectural styles. It is just beautiful. The House of Worship is a domed structure surrounded by gardens and fountains on a 6.97 acre plot of land. The space between the floor of the auditorium and the ceiling of the dome measures 138 feet (42 m) high, and the interior of the dome is 72 feet (22 m) in diameter. Virtual Tour: https://www.bahai.us/bahai-temple/tour/ 22 min drive from our home.
a must for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. CAFE-certified volunteer tour guides—called docents—interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. You’ll find out how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world’s largest cities in less than 100 years. In 90 minutes, get the real story on Chicago architecture and its history. 21 min drive, 46 min public transit from our house. https://www.architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/detail/chicago-architecture-foundation-river-cruise-aboard-chicagos-first-lady-cruises/
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Riverwalka must for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. CAFE-certified volunteer tour guides—called docents—interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. You’ll find out how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world’s largest cities in less than 100 years. In 90 minutes, get the real story on Chicago architecture and its history. 21 min drive, 46 min public transit from our house. https://www.architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/detail/chicago-architecture-foundation-river-cruise-aboard-chicagos-first-lady-cruises/
Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a one-stop Chicago experience full of interactive exhibits and…The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower! $$$$ 27 min drive, ~50 min public transit. http://theskydeck.com/
348 yerel halk öneriyor
Willis Tower Skydeck
Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a one-stop Chicago experience full of interactive exhibits and…The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower! $$$$ 27 min drive, ~50 min public transit. http://theskydeck.com/
The Museum Campus was created to transform the vicinity of three of the city's most notable museums – the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History – along with Soldier Field stadium, into a scenic pedestrian-friendly area. The area is landscaped with greenery and flora as well as jogging paths and walkways. A picturesque promenade along Solidarity Drive, an isthmus, links Northerly Island to the mainland. 60 min public transit, 32 min drive from our home. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/grant-park/
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Museum Campus
The Museum Campus was created to transform the vicinity of three of the city's most notable museums – the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History – along with Soldier Field stadium, into a scenic pedestrian-friendly area. The area is landscaped with greenery and flora as well as jogging paths and walkways. A picturesque promenade along Solidarity Drive, an isthmus, links Northerly Island to the mainland. 60 min public transit, 32 min drive from our home. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/grant-park/
a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city ~48 min public transit, 21 min drive from our home. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
1243 yerel halk öneriyor
Miladyo Parkı
201 E Randolph Sta state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city ~48 min public transit, 21 min drive from our home. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
Parks & Nature
Positioned near the shore of Lake Michigan, it is both a Conservatory and botanical garden which is always Free!! It is just out side the Lincoln Park Zoo. You will find tropical palms and ancient ferns right in the heart of Chicago especially on cold winter days. Designed both to showcase exotic plants and grow the thousands of plants used in the parks, it has four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House, which is home to the annual flower shows. This historic facility started in the 1870s and continues to provide an escape to nature. 18 min drive, 39 min transit from our house. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/lincoln-park-conservatory/
147 yerel halk öneriyor
Lincoln Park Konservatuvarı
2430 N Stockton DrPositioned near the shore of Lake Michigan, it is both a Conservatory and botanical garden which is always Free!! It is just out side the Lincoln Park Zoo. You will find tropical palms and ancient ferns right in the heart of Chicago especially on cold winter days. Designed both to showcase exotic plants and grow the thousands of plants used in the parks, it has four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House, which is home to the annual flower shows. This historic facility started in the 1870s and continues to provide an escape to nature. 18 min drive, 39 min transit from our house. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/lincoln-park-conservatory/
The Chicago Lakefront Trail is a 18-mile-long share use for walking and cycling. It is a dedicated-use path, although frequent intersections do pose a threat to path users. These intersections are clearly signed both to path users and motorists. 0 Mile; Edgewater Beach. to/from Wrigley Field at 2.8 miles 4.5 km). to/from Lincoln Park + Zoo at 4.6 miles (7.4 km). 7.4 miles; Navy Pier. 7.8 miles; Chicago River. to/from Millennium Park + Art Institute at 8.5 mi (13.7 km). 9.6 miles; Shedd Aquarium + The Field Museum. 15.5 miles; Museum of Science & Industry. 18 miles; South Shore. 19min walk, 16min drive to W. Ardmore Ave. and N. Sheridan Rd. from our house. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
229 yerel halk öneriyor
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe Chicago Lakefront Trail is a 18-mile-long share use for walking and cycling. It is a dedicated-use path, although frequent intersections do pose a threat to path users. These intersections are clearly signed both to path users and motorists. 0 Mile; Edgewater Beach. to/from Wrigley Field at 2.8 miles 4.5 km). to/from Lincoln Park + Zoo at 4.6 miles (7.4 km). 7.4 miles; Navy Pier. 7.8 miles; Chicago River. to/from Millennium Park + Art Institute at 8.5 mi (13.7 km). 9.6 miles; Shedd Aquarium + The Field Museum. 15.5 miles; Museum of Science & Industry. 18 miles; South Shore. 19min walk, 16min drive to W. Ardmore Ave. and N. Sheridan Rd. from our house. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
One of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. It has27 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection. The Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through or take a tram. 29 min drive, 1 hr 34 min public transit from our house. https://www.chicagobotanic.org/
167 yerel halk öneriyor
Chicago Botanik Bahçesi
1000 Lake Cook RdOne of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. It has27 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection. The Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through or take a tram. 29 min drive, 1 hr 34 min public transit from our house. https://www.chicagobotanic.org/
OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world. Visit the Lincoln Park Conservatory just next to the zoo. 16 min drive, 41 min public transit from our home. http://www.lpzoo.org/
1117 yerel halk öneriyor
Lincoln Park Hayvanat Bahçesi
2001 N Clark StOPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world. Visit the Lincoln Park Conservatory just next to the zoo. 16 min drive, 41 min public transit from our home. http://www.lpzoo.org/
The park was developed into an amazing nature preserve filled with new native plants, boardwalks and fishing area. Not mature yet. Check it out... 20.585 acres of restored woodland | 4.5 acre pond | multipurpose trail around the park with elevated overlook |educational and interpretive signage for easy identification of plantings | fishing stations and wildlife viewing opportunities | planting of native trees and plants (500 native trees and shrub) |educational and interpretive signage | and so much more! Great place to Jog to and around. 28 min walk, 8 min drive http://www.westridgenaturepreserve.org/ http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/west-ridge-nature-preserve-park-no-568/
18 yerel halk öneriyor
West Ridge Nature Preserve
5801 N Western AveThe park was developed into an amazing nature preserve filled with new native plants, boardwalks and fishing area. Not mature yet. Check it out... 20.585 acres of restored woodland | 4.5 acre pond | multipurpose trail around the park with elevated overlook |educational and interpretive signage for easy identification of plantings | fishing stations and wildlife viewing opportunities | planting of native trees and plants (500 native trees and shrub) |educational and interpretive signage | and so much more! Great place to Jog to and around. 28 min walk, 8 min drive http://www.westridgenaturepreserve.org/ http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/west-ridge-nature-preserve-park-no-568/
AKA Hollywood Beach. This is our favorite beach. LGBT-friendly is small and attracts mostly local residents; those who come don't usually arrive in a car. There are bathrooms with showers, a concession stand that sells light snacks and alcoholic beverages, bicycle parking, benches and lots of shallow water. There's also a fishing pier, and a gay volleyball league. It is one of the city's clearest water beaches. Gays and their friends hang out on the south side of the beach (the right side) and Families on the North end. Most popular on Sundays during the summer. 26 min walk, 18 min public transit, 12 min drive from our home. https://www.yelp.com/biz/kathy-osterman-beach-chicago
96 yerel halk öneriyor
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrAKA Hollywood Beach. This is our favorite beach. LGBT-friendly is small and attracts mostly local residents; those who come don't usually arrive in a car. There are bathrooms with showers, a concession stand that sells light snacks and alcoholic beverages, bicycle parking, benches and lots of shallow water. There's also a fishing pier, and a gay volleyball league. It is one of the city's clearest water beaches. Gays and their friends hang out on the south side of the beach (the right side) and Families on the North end. Most popular on Sundays during the summer. 26 min walk, 18 min public transit, 12 min drive from our home. https://www.yelp.com/biz/kathy-osterman-beach-chicago
The majority of this space is dedicated to nature! The nature area at Northerly Island features beautiful strolling paths, casual play areas and a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline. It is also home to some of the best fishing in Chicago. 33m by car, 1h 24m by trasit from our home. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/northerly-island-park/
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Northerly Island
The majority of this space is dedicated to nature! The nature area at Northerly Island features beautiful strolling paths, casual play areas and a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline. It is also home to some of the best fishing in Chicago. 33m by car, 1h 24m by trasit from our home. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/northerly-island-park/
Arts & Culture
The Second City is a legendary sketch and improv comedy theater & training center. The shows are great, they serve great drinks, very good bar food with fast service. $$. It's atmosphere is casual and hip. It is s best known as the first ever on-going improvisational theater troupe based in Chicago. The Second City Theater opened on December 16, 1959, and has since become one of the most influential and prolific comedy theaters in the world. 16min Drive, 45min 22 Clark Bus from our house. https://www.secondcity.com/
433 yerel halk öneriyor
İkinci Şehir
230 W North AveThe Second City is a legendary sketch and improv comedy theater & training center. The shows are great, they serve great drinks, very good bar food with fast service. $$. It's atmosphere is casual and hip. It is s best known as the first ever on-going improvisational theater troupe based in Chicago. The Second City Theater opened on December 16, 1959, and has since become one of the most influential and prolific comedy theaters in the world. 16min Drive, 45min 22 Clark Bus from our house. https://www.secondcity.com/
The Art Institute of Chicago - Voted #1 museum in the world, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. 22m by car, 59m by transit from our home. www.artic.edu
1159 yerel halk öneriyor
Chicago Sanat Enstitüsü
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute of Chicago - Voted #1 museum in the world, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. 22m by car, 59m by transit from our home. www.artic.edu
Summer Film Series..... June 13 - September 5, 2017 at 6:30pm (except Thursday, August 24 at 11am) • FREE Admission. Guests sit at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing movies are presented on the state-of- the-art, 40-foot LED screen. 22 min drive, 42 min public transit from our home. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/d
1243 yerel halk öneriyor
Miladyo Parkı
201 E Randolph StSummer Film Series..... June 13 - September 5, 2017 at 6:30pm (except Thursday, August 24 at 11am) • FREE Admission. Guests sit at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing movies are presented on the state-of- the-art, 40-foot LED screen. 22 min drive, 42 min public transit from our home. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/d
Shopping
It is a curiosity cabinet of odd, amusing & eclectic items resurrected from the past. We specialize in vintage & antique taxidermy, anatomy items, anatomy items, medical stuffs, books, toys, skulls, bones, skeletons, military, funerary, art, charts, maps, tools, specimens, natural history, science, culture, industrial. 22m walk, 5m drive or 8m transit from our home. http://www.woollymammothchicago.com/
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Woolly Mammoth
1513 W Foster AveIt is a curiosity cabinet of odd, amusing & eclectic items resurrected from the past. We specialize in vintage & antique taxidermy, anatomy items, anatomy items, medical stuffs, books, toys, skulls, bones, skeletons, military, funerary, art, charts, maps, tools, specimens, natural history, science, culture, industrial. 22m walk, 5m drive or 8m transit from our home. http://www.woollymammothchicago.com/
Go-to shop for comfort shoes, stocking well-known brands for men, women & children. 18m walk, 4m drive or 8m transit from our home. http://www.alamoshoes.com/
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Alamo Shoes
5321 N Clark StGo-to shop for comfort shoes, stocking well-known brands for men, women & children. 18m walk, 4m drive or 8m transit from our home. http://www.alamoshoes.com/
Essentials
Because its Target
upscale discount retailer that provides high-quality, on-trend merchandise at attractive prices in clean, spacious and a guest-friendly store.
Services with Special Hours:
CVS pharmacy,
MinuteClinic,
Mobile Kiosk.
Other Services:
Accepts WIC.
Delivery From Store,
Drive Up,
Fresh Grocery,
Starbucks,
Wine, Beer, & Spirits Available.
$$18m walk, 4m drive from our home.
https://www.target.com/
394 yerel halk öneriyor
Target
4466 N BroadwayBecause its Target
upscale discount retailer that provides high-quality, on-trend merchandise at attractive prices in clean, spacious and a guest-friendly store.
Services with Special Hours:
CVS pharmacy,
MinuteClinic,
Mobile Kiosk.
Other Services:
Accepts WIC.
Delivery From Store,
Drive Up,
Fresh Grocery,
Starbucks,
Wine, Beer, & Spirits Available.
$$18m walk, 4m drive from our home.
https://www.target.com/
24 HOUR Drugstore $$. with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies, some groceries and household products. Open 24 hours Phone: (773) 989-7546 16 min walk, 5 min drive, 5 min Transit 84 Peterson from our house. https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-5625+n+ridge+ave-chicago-il-60660/id=4542
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Walgreens Pharmacy
1200 N Dearborn St24 HOUR Drugstore $$. with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies, some groceries and household products. Open 24 hours Phone: (773) 989-7546 16 min walk, 5 min drive, 5 min Transit 84 Peterson from our house. https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-5625+n+ridge+ave-chicago-il-60660/id=4542
This is our local Pharmacy.. $$. Drugstore with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some groceries and household products. Phone (773) 596-5022 14 min walk, 6 min Transit, 4 min drive from our house. https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-5440+n+clark+st-chicago-il-60640/id=13798
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Walgreens Pharmacy
1200 N Dearborn StThis is our local Pharmacy.. $$. Drugstore with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some groceries and household products. Phone (773) 596-5022 14 min walk, 6 min Transit, 4 min drive from our house. https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-5440+n+clark+st-chicago-il-60640/id=13798
$. 7AM-9:30PM 7 days a week. Busy days are Wednesdays. They have a great drop off service 65 cents / pound but you have to make sure you know Marilyn's schedule. They Don't have allot of seating but Walgreen's , Starbucks, and other shops are right there to explore. 16 min walk, 11 min 84 Peterson Bus, 6 min car from our house.
Ridge Laundryland
5620 North Ridge Avenue$. 7AM-9:30PM 7 days a week. Busy days are Wednesdays. They have a great drop off service 65 cents / pound but you have to make sure you know Marilyn's schedule. They Don't have allot of seating but Walgreen's , Starbucks, and other shops are right there to explore. 16 min walk, 11 min 84 Peterson Bus, 6 min car from our house.
Has 2.3 Stars out of 4. Only 4 reviews. $ but if you are heading this direction it might be better than going to Ridge Laundryland which we highly recommend.
Bright Wash
6266 N Clark StHas 2.3 Stars out of 4. Only 4 reviews. $ but if you are heading this direction it might be better than going to Ridge Laundryland which we highly recommend.
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway12m walk, 3m drive from our home. www.jewelosco.com/