Guidebook for Chicago

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Tripp & Todd
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

One of the best Italian restaurants in the city, also with fantastic Ribs...........open late night, and has a fun bar. A staple in our community for over 60 years, and their exceptional food had never disappointed
54 recommandé par les habitants
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark St
54 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best Italian restaurants in the city, also with fantastic Ribs...........open late night, and has a fun bar. A staple in our community for over 60 years, and their exceptional food had never disappointed
Great Vietnamese & Tai
12 recommandé par les habitants
Pasteur
5525 N Broadway
12 recommandé par les habitants
Great Vietnamese & Tai
Live Bands, right on the beach, no cover, just dinner and cocktails. Great Sun Sets
37 recommandé par les habitants
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor Dr
37 recommandé par les habitants
Live Bands, right on the beach, no cover, just dinner and cocktails. Great Sun Sets
Great Sushi, & Tai food.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Indie Cafe
5951 N Broadway
40 recommandé par les habitants
Great Sushi, & Tai food.
LATE NIGHT restaurant & bar, Chicago Staple for 50 yrs
20 recommandé par les habitants
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
LATE NIGHT restaurant & bar, Chicago Staple for 50 yrs
Breakfast Diner, open only for Bfast & Lunch. Diner Food, but good!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral Ave
27 recommandé par les habitants
Breakfast Diner, open only for Bfast & Lunch. Diner Food, but good!
Great Gourmet breakfast & Lunch/Brunch, great coffee, juices, & pastry case. get there early on Sat & Sun to avoid waiting, but very well worth it.
94 recommandé par les habitants
m.henry
5707 N Clark St
94 recommandé par les habitants
Great Gourmet breakfast & Lunch/Brunch, great coffee, juices, & pastry case. get there early on Sat & Sun to avoid waiting, but very well worth it.
Best home made cinnamon rolls in the city. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
110 recommandé par les habitants
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont Ave
110 recommandé par les habitants
Best home made cinnamon rolls in the city. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Great Cajun southern comfort food, cocktails too
19 recommandé par les habitants
Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N Broadway
19 recommandé par les habitants
Great Cajun southern comfort food, cocktails too
Great Mediterranean food
21 recommandé par les habitants
Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark St
21 recommandé par les habitants
Great Mediterranean food
GREAT BURGERS, (Blu Burger is our favorite) Home made fries, homemade onion rings, Salads, Sloppy Joes, Fried Shrimp, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich.....also full bar, great BIG patio in the summer/fall
41 recommandé par les habitants
Moody's Pub
5910 N Broadway
41 recommandé par les habitants
GREAT BURGERS, (Blu Burger is our favorite) Home made fries, homemade onion rings, Salads, Sloppy Joes, Fried Shrimp, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich.....also full bar, great BIG patio in the summer/fall
Breakfast and lunch diner, inexpensive, big helpings
9 recommandé par les habitants
Little Corner Restaurant
5937 N Broadway
9 recommandé par les habitants
Breakfast and lunch diner, inexpensive, big helpings
Great, Really Fresh & innovative Renditions of traditional Thai Food, beautifully presented. Chef Patty Neumsons has gotten rave reviews from the press, so make a reservation. Great Food here!!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Herb
5424 N Broadway
6 recommandé par les habitants
Great, Really Fresh & innovative Renditions of traditional Thai Food, beautifully presented. Chef Patty Neumsons has gotten rave reviews from the press, so make a reservation. Great Food here!!
Great Authentic & Innovative Mexican Food with Fun Craft cocktails.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N Broadway
14 recommandé par les habitants
Great Authentic & Innovative Mexican Food with Fun Craft cocktails.
Indian Bistro, Authentic & Great food, served mostly family style....has gotten great reviews.....Also featuring Indian Themed drinks
6 recommandé par les habitants
Mango Pickle
5842 N Broadway
6 recommandé par les habitants
Indian Bistro, Authentic & Great food, served mostly family style....has gotten great reviews.....Also featuring Indian Themed drinks
A vegan's delight, with many creative recipes, beautifully presented. BYOB
7 recommandé par les habitants
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
5812 N Broadway
7 recommandé par les habitants
A vegan's delight, with many creative recipes, beautifully presented. BYOB
Dinner & Late night bar food. Big Portions of freshly prepared food and inexpensive drinks. Has Sports Bar & Neighborhood vibe.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Burke's Public House
5401 N Broadway
12 recommandé par les habitants
Dinner & Late night bar food. Big Portions of freshly prepared food and inexpensive drinks. Has Sports Bar & Neighborhood vibe.
Great Food, Wonderful Martinis, and world famous DRAG Shows to watch while you eat.....in the heart of Boys Town
19 recommandé par les habitants
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 North Halsted Street
19 recommandé par les habitants
Great Food, Wonderful Martinis, and world famous DRAG Shows to watch while you eat.....in the heart of Boys Town
Smaller Place with Great Beautifully presented food and signature cocktails.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Elixir Andersonville
1509 W Balmoral Ave
16 recommandé par les habitants
Smaller Place with Great Beautifully presented food and signature cocktails.
Says it is an Irish Bar & Restaurant. Really good and fresh food (even though I could not really find many Irish dishes on the menu) a Couple of my favorites is the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Chicken Pot Pie. Also great drinks.
93 recommandé par les habitants
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
93 recommandé par les habitants
Says it is an Irish Bar & Restaurant. Really good and fresh food (even though I could not really find many Irish dishes on the menu) a Couple of my favorites is the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Chicken Pot Pie. Also great drinks.
Wonderful fresh made sushi, and Asian Entrees, inexpensive Family owned, One of the VERY BEST sushi Restaurants in town. Try the Tiger Prawn Tempura appetizer, FANTASTIC!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Blowfish Sushi & Ramen
1130 W Bryn Mawr Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
Wonderful fresh made sushi, and Asian Entrees, inexpensive Family owned, One of the VERY BEST sushi Restaurants in town. Try the Tiger Prawn Tempura appetizer, FANTASTIC!
Southern Coastal Cuisine w/ creole flair plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Big Jones
5347 N Clark St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Southern Coastal Cuisine w/ creole flair plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
Great, Beautifully Presented Family Restaurant. Inexpensive, and BYOB
12 recommandé par les habitants
Jin Thai
5458 N Broadway
12 recommandé par les habitants
Great, Beautifully Presented Family Restaurant. Inexpensive, and BYOB
New American Restaurant, 100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave
82 recommandé par les habitants
New American Restaurant, 100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
Seasonal, rustic Italian fare & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Anteprima
5316 N Clark St
41 recommandé par les habitants
Seasonal, rustic Italian fare & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio.
Oprah's chef: Art Smith, for 12 years and still counting (he still does special parties and events for her) American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Oprah's chef: Art Smith, for 12 years and still counting (he still does special parties and events for her) American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
Creative Mexican Cuisine, featuring many regions, and with world famous Chef: Rick Bayless (who lives in Chicago) at the helm.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark St
38 recommandé par les habitants
Creative Mexican Cuisine, featuring many regions, and with world famous Chef: Rick Bayless (who lives in Chicago) at the helm.
Famous Drag restaurant spot, great Brunch on Sunday
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
2229 S Michigan Ave
Famous Drag restaurant spot, great Brunch on Sunday
Great Food, Delivery too. Close By, moderate price
Pizzeria Aroma
5350 N Broadway
Great Food, Delivery too. Close By, moderate price
Great restaurant with full menu, great bar with bar food and a full service menu too. Also a great outdoor patio.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Replay
5358 N Clark St
48 recommandé par les habitants
Great restaurant with full menu, great bar with bar food and a full service menu too. Also a great outdoor patio.
Really good restaurant with 2 other Chicago locations.
Land & Lake Andersonville
Really good restaurant with 2 other Chicago locations.
Great Chicken and Fish with fantastic outdoor patio, walking distance in Andersonville
Parson's Chicken & Fish
Great Chicken and Fish with fantastic outdoor patio, walking distance in Andersonville
Great drinks, food and outdoor patio
7 recommandé par les habitants
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Great drinks, food and outdoor patio
New Mediterranean restaurant with fantastic drinks too
Oda Mediterranean Andersonville
5657 N Clark St
New Mediterranean restaurant with fantastic drinks too
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Bettie Lou’s
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Great Hispanic Tapas restaurant, inexpensive with great food
Little Madrid Tapas-Café
Great Hispanic Tapas restaurant, inexpensive with great food
Japanese restaurant with a warm vibe & contemporary decor serving sushi & other classic fare.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Ora
5701 N Clark St
21 recommandé par les habitants
Japanese restaurant with a warm vibe & contemporary decor serving sushi & other classic fare.
New restaurant in the neighborhood but getting great reviews for fantastic Greek food
It's Greek 2 U Grill
5449 N Clark St
New restaurant in the neighborhood but getting great reviews for fantastic Greek food
new in the neighborhood, with great appetizers, and dinner menu. Also extensive wine by the glass list.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark St
7 recommandé par les habitants
new in the neighborhood, with great appetizers, and dinner menu. Also extensive wine by the glass list.
Good Mexican food in more upscale setting
Los Arcos
5525 N Clark St
Good Mexican food in more upscale setting
Extensive menu, great food, and large list of tequilas to choose from
9 recommandé par les habitants
That Little Mexican Cafe
1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
Extensive menu, great food, and large list of tequilas to choose from
smaller family owned Vietnamese restaurant with traditional cuisine including great Pho
Little Vietnam Restaurant
1132 W Bryn Mawr Ave
smaller family owned Vietnamese restaurant with traditional cuisine including great Pho
Traditional Andersonville Swedish breakfast Restaurant, Great food and some lunch items too.
Svea Restaurant
Traditional Andersonville Swedish breakfast Restaurant, Great food and some lunch items too.
Well known traditional Ethiopian restaurant, sought out by many. Great food and service
41 recommandé par les habitants
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway
41 recommandé par les habitants
Well known traditional Ethiopian restaurant, sought out by many. Great food and service
Great no-frills Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Large Portions, old school diner
6 recommandé par les habitants
Alexander's Restaurant
6158 N Clark St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Great no-frills Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Large Portions, old school diner
Family Owned, fast Mexican Food for take out. No indoor seating, but has outdoor patio
Edgewater Tacos
5624 N Broadway
Family Owned, fast Mexican Food for take out. No indoor seating, but has outdoor patio
small location, limited seating, with great Sicilian street food for dine in or take out.
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
small location, limited seating, with great Sicilian street food for dine in or take out.
50 yr + staple Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. Very Good Kabobs and other foods!
54 recommandé par les habitants
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark St
54 recommandé par les habitants
50 yr + staple Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. Very Good Kabobs and other foods!

Parks & Nature

Dubbed "Hollywood Beach".....The Gay Beach, lots of people, volleyball, sites to see, cruising, etc (3 & 1/2 block walk)
96 recommandé par les habitants
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr
96 recommandé par les habitants
Dubbed "Hollywood Beach".....The Gay Beach, lots of people, volleyball, sites to see, cruising, etc (3 & 1/2 block walk)
W. Montrose Harbor Drive takes you to "inspiration point" Great Photos of the lake then all of downtown Chicago
297 recommandé par les habitants
Montrose Beach
297 recommandé par les habitants
W. Montrose Harbor Drive takes you to "inspiration point" Great Photos of the lake then all of downtown Chicago
One of the most incredible modern parks in the world.....Lots of things to do here: See the "Bean", Pritzker Pavillion, Pine Forest, restaurants, Video Fountains, ice skating in the winter
1243 recommandé par les habitants
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 recommandé par les habitants
One of the most incredible modern parks in the world.....Lots of things to do here: See the "Bean", Pritzker Pavillion, Pine Forest, restaurants, Video Fountains, ice skating in the winter
Walk from Millennium park to her over bridge to kids wonderland: Rock Climbing rock, forts, ice skating ribbon
175 recommandé par les habitants
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St
175 recommandé par les habitants
Walk from Millennium park to her over bridge to kids wonderland: Rock Climbing rock, forts, ice skating ribbon
Famous for the Wizard of Oz: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion statues
84 recommandé par les habitants
Oz Park
2021 N Burling St
84 recommandé par les habitants
Famous for the Wizard of Oz: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion statues
Great views, restaurants, art, etc. worth the walk.. Catch a River Tour on one of the boats there
273 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
273 recommandé par les habitants
Great views, restaurants, art, etc. worth the walk.. Catch a River Tour on one of the boats there
Right at East Lakeshore Drive in the heart of the gold coast. Great Beach Cafe
176 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Street Beach
176 recommandé par les habitants
Right at East Lakeshore Drive in the heart of the gold coast. Great Beach Cafe
Great and FREE Zoo, one of the only ones in the country
1117 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark St
1117 recommandé par les habitants
Great and FREE Zoo, one of the only ones in the country
Great Place to see with 1000s of plants and gardens to explore
167 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd
167 recommandé par les habitants
Great Place to see with 1000s of plants and gardens to explore
One of the only totally Free Zoos in the country, located in the heart of Lincoln Park neighborhood
1117 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark St
1117 recommandé par les habitants
One of the only totally Free Zoos in the country, located in the heart of Lincoln Park neighborhood
The largest Zoo in the Chicagoland Area. You need to either drive or take public transportation there but well worth the trip.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Brookfield
8400 W 31st St
120 recommandé par les habitants
The largest Zoo in the Chicagoland Area. You need to either drive or take public transportation there but well worth the trip.
located in the great neighborhood of Oak Park. A smaller conservatory but well kept and maintained with lots to see
35 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield St
35 recommandé par les habitants
located in the great neighborhood of Oak Park. A smaller conservatory but well kept and maintained with lots to see

Drinks & Nightlife

Best Martini's in town, crowded bar, lots of fun people. 30-70 yr old mixed crowd.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral Ave
63 recommandé par les habitants
Best Martini's in town, crowded bar, lots of fun people. 30-70 yr old mixed crowd.
Gay nightclub. strippers, drag queens, etc. open till 2am Sun-Friday. 3am Sat
11 recommandé par les habitants
Atmosphere
5355 North Clark Street
11 recommandé par les habitants
Gay nightclub. strippers, drag queens, etc. open till 2am Sun-Friday. 3am Sat
Iconic Chicago Gay Leather Bar, in business almost 47 years. open till 4am: Sun-Fri, 5am: Sat
7 recommandé par les habitants
Touché
6412 N Clark St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Iconic Chicago Gay Leather Bar, in business almost 47 years. open till 4am: Sun-Fri, 5am: Sat
Gay Men's Dance Club (women allowed too) w/ leather bar (leather required) in the basement. Fun Place Open Sun-Fri: 4am, Sat: 5am
11 recommandé par les habitants
Jackhammer
6406 N Clark St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Gay Men's Dance Club (women allowed too) w/ leather bar (leather required) in the basement. Fun Place Open Sun-Fri: 4am, Sat: 5am
Iconic 20's jazz club w/ great drinks and great, sometimes big name jazz/blues/soul/ musicians live, 7 nights a week Sun-Fri: 3am, Sat: 4am
471 recommandé par les habitants
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 recommandé par les habitants
Iconic 20's jazz club w/ great drinks and great, sometimes big name jazz/blues/soul/ musicians live, 7 nights a week Sun-Fri: 3am, Sat: 4am
Gay Bar in Artsy Neighborhood of Rogers Park, Eclectic Crowd....lots of galleries, theaters, and street art in this area.
23 recommandé par les habitants
The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
Gay Bar in Artsy Neighborhood of Rogers Park, Eclectic Crowd....lots of galleries, theaters, and street art in this area.
Gay Bar, Mixed Crowd. Very Eclectic, great drinks. The artwork alone (female erotic) is worth the trip there. And the owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"
70 recommandé par les habitants
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan Rd
70 recommandé par les habitants
Gay Bar, Mixed Crowd. Very Eclectic, great drinks. The artwork alone (female erotic) is worth the trip there. And the owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"
Iconic Long-standing neighborhood bar with a big beer selection, a jukebox & signature glögg (mulled wine). Has Swedish/Norwegian Theme to it
55 recommandé par les habitants
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St
55 recommandé par les habitants
Iconic Long-standing neighborhood bar with a big beer selection, a jukebox & signature glögg (mulled wine). Has Swedish/Norwegian Theme to it
Most likely has the largest craft beer selection on tap in Chicago. An Iconic neighborhood bar that does serve fresh and exciting bar food too
251 recommandé par les habitants
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
251 recommandé par les habitants
Most likely has the largest craft beer selection on tap in Chicago. An Iconic neighborhood bar that does serve fresh and exciting bar food too
This bar has been in the neighborhood for over 60 years. Has a "Friends" type feel, with a juke box and cheap drinks.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark St
20 recommandé par les habitants
This bar has been in the neighborhood for over 60 years. Has a "Friends" type feel, with a juke box and cheap drinks.
Great, and large bar with a good selection. the surprise here is the menu which offers, upscale bar food, all fresh ingredients (they even make their own tortilla chips). Always a great experience.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Replay
5358 N Clark St
48 recommandé par les habitants
Great, and large bar with a good selection. the surprise here is the menu which offers, upscale bar food, all fresh ingredients (they even make their own tortilla chips). Always a great experience.
"Old School" Gay Dive Bar, with friendly atmosphere, Free Pour (and strong) cheap drinks with patio too!
Granville Anvil
1137 W Granville Ave
"Old School" Gay Dive Bar, with friendly atmosphere, Free Pour (and strong) cheap drinks with patio too!
Neighborhood bar, with cheap drinks and friendly atmosphere
double bubble
6036 N Broadway
Neighborhood bar, with cheap drinks and friendly atmosphere
Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave
86 recommandé par les habitants
Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Chicago
536 N Clark St
25 recommandé par les habitants
Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
Live Music Venue, Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.
101 recommandé par les habitants
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
101 recommandé par les habitants
Live Music Venue, Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.
Great drinks in this neighborhood establishment, catering mainly to older gay men and younger gays who like them.
13 recommandé par les habitants
The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Great drinks in this neighborhood establishment, catering mainly to older gay men and younger gays who like them.
NEW Bar brought to you by owners of Jackhammer, SoFo and The Meetinghouse
2Bears Tavern Uptown
1140 West Wilson Avenue
NEW Bar brought to you by owners of Jackhammer, SoFo and The Meetinghouse
Fun Gay/mixed bar good drinks
Meeting House Tavern
5025 North Clark Street
Fun Gay/mixed bar good drinks
Black-women owned LGBTQ bar in Chicago for queer women, even though it welcomes everyone, of every nationality, race and sexual preference
Nobody's Darling
Black-women owned LGBTQ bar in Chicago for queer women, even though it welcomes everyone, of every nationality, race and sexual preference
Great Craft local cocktails and a wonderful French inspired bar menu
La Pharmacie
Great Craft local cocktails and a wonderful French inspired bar menu
Voted the best Gay Video Bar in the world for many years. Numerous levels with a VJ showing video to music on over 50 screens throughout. A must go to destination!
79 recommandé par les habitants
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
79 recommandé par les habitants
Voted the best Gay Video Bar in the world for many years. Numerous levels with a VJ showing video to music on over 50 screens throughout. A must go to destination!
World Famous Drag bar with proscenium stage, in business for 54 years w/ cabaret style seating. Originally in Downtown Chicago, and relocated to Uptown several years ago. Also, has an appetizer and full service menu.
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Baton Show Lounge
4713 N Broadway
11 recommandé par les habitants
World Famous Drag bar with proscenium stage, in business for 54 years w/ cabaret style seating. Originally in Downtown Chicago, and relocated to Uptown several years ago. Also, has an appetizer and full service menu.
Fun place to get a drink in the uptown neighborhood. Caterers to anyone, but a lot of gay men go there.
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Fun place to get a drink in the uptown neighborhood. Caterers to anyone, but a lot of gay men go there.
Gay Bar, just south of Foster in Andersonville, Has great patio. All are welcome, but caters mainly to mid-aged men and younger men who like older guys. Pets allowed.
13 recommandé par les habitants
The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Gay Bar, just south of Foster in Andersonville, Has great patio. All are welcome, but caters mainly to mid-aged men and younger men who like older guys. Pets allowed.
Great Space, Gay bar with pool tables, and games, great drinks
Meeting House Tavern
Great Space, Gay bar with pool tables, and games, great drinks
Restaurant and music venue with many acts rotating there on a daily basis in their showroom
70 recommandé par les habitants
City Winery
1200 W Randolph St
70 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant and music venue with many acts rotating there on a daily basis in their showroom
Restaurant with wood burning pizza oven and other items too. Has a great music hall with lots of national acts that come through there. intimate seating in this 200 seat cabaret style venue.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave
57 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant with wood burning pizza oven and other items too. Has a great music hall with lots of national acts that come through there. intimate seating in this 200 seat cabaret style venue.
Good Food and Drinks. And with local Drag performers who go up and down the restaurant while you eat.
Kit Kat Lounge
Good Food and Drinks. And with local Drag performers who go up and down the restaurant while you eat.
Fun place to to to eat, especially for their Drag Brunch. Large space with local Drag Performers daily
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
2229 S Michigan Ave
Fun place to to to eat, especially for their Drag Brunch. Large space with local Drag Performers daily

Theater District, downtown Chicago

An easy train ride on the red line L train to State Street (about 20 minutes) there are numerous theaters there including the Cadillac Palace, James Nederlander Theater, The Chicago Theater, The Goodman Theater, Auditorium Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Broadway Playhouse, Broadway in Chicago. Many Broadway Road shows and local productions come to Chicago. Also, Chicago is known for work-shopping many major productions prior to going to NYC/Broadway
World Renouned Collections, well worth the trip. Van Gough thru August
1159 recommandé par les habitants
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 recommandé par les habitants
World Renouned Collections, well worth the trip. Van Gough thru August
One of the Great History Museums in the world. Well worth going to see
657 recommandé par les habitants
Musée Field
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 recommandé par les habitants
One of the Great History Museums in the world. Well worth going to see
Great modern art museum w/ rotating shows from around the world. worth the trip
532 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'Art contemporain de Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 recommandé par les habitants
Great modern art museum w/ rotating shows from around the world. worth the trip
One of the world's greatest planetariums, Great Views of the city
393 recommandé par les habitants
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
393 recommandé par les habitants
One of the world's greatest planetariums, Great Views of the city
One of the worlds greatest museums for Science & Industry. You can spend 2 days there and not see everything. Well work the visit. On the South Side on the lake in the location of the 1893 World's Fair
483 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
483 recommandé par les habitants
One of the worlds greatest museums for Science & Industry. You can spend 2 days there and not see everything. Well work the visit. On the South Side on the lake in the location of the 1893 World's Fair
Lots of concerts, acts and theater shows come thru this theater. opened on October 26, 1921, beautifully restored, The grandeur of The Chicago Theatre often leaves its visitors breathless.
133 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Theatre
175 N State St
133 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of concerts, acts and theater shows come thru this theater. opened on October 26, 1921, beautifully restored, The grandeur of The Chicago Theatre often leaves its visitors breathless.
Broadway in Chicago shows here
29 recommandé par les habitants
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W Randolph St
29 recommandé par les habitants
Broadway in Chicago shows here
First Run, many pre broadway shows here in the Chicago Iconic Establishment
51 recommandé par les habitants
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn St
51 recommandé par les habitants
First Run, many pre broadway shows here in the Chicago Iconic Establishment
Broadway in Chicago Plays here
12 recommandé par les habitants
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
12 recommandé par les habitants
Broadway in Chicago Plays here
Voted the best theater complex in the midwest. Hosts main stage and smaller theater in the round for 1st run plays and classics
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd
Voted the best theater complex in the midwest. Hosts main stage and smaller theater in the round for 1st run plays and classics
Explore the city of Chicago famous architects & their iconic buildings. Great start to understand the influence Chicago had on the world for architecture.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker Dr
114 recommandé par les habitants
Explore the city of Chicago famous architects & their iconic buildings. Great start to understand the influence Chicago had on the world for architecture.

Northshore Theater for the Performing Arts, Skokie, IL

The Northshore Theater has a Large Proscenium Stage and a smaller Theater in the round. The main stage hosts national preforming acts, and stage productions. The smaller theater hosts the "Northlight Theater" Group who produces original plays. Just an all around great theater, and close by in Skokie, IL
World famous aquarium fun to visit, beautiful structure
673 recommandé par les habitants
Aquarium John G. Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 recommandé par les habitants
World famous aquarium fun to visit, beautiful structure
a quick 6 stop ride to Addison off the red line to the ballpark to watch the world famous Cubs in this world renowned park
1004 recommandé par les habitants
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 recommandé par les habitants
a quick 6 stop ride to Addison off the red line to the ballpark to watch the world famous Cubs in this world renowned park
Chicago Bulls and Black Hawks play here. Also, many concerts and shows here too!
200 recommandé par les habitants
United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Bulls and Black Hawks play here. Also, many concerts and shows here too!
Shakespeare Theater, Great "very big" ferris wheel (for views of the entire downtown while riding), shopping, tour the collection of 100's of stained glass windows from torn down Chgo historic buildings (free), Main rotunda (at end of pier), Chicago Children's Museum, Get on one of several boats: Sea Dog, Odyessy, Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue; shopping and dining......largest tourist attraction in the state.
933 recommandé par les habitants
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
933 recommandé par les habitants
Shakespeare Theater, Great "very big" ferris wheel (for views of the entire downtown while riding), shopping, tour the collection of 100's of stained glass windows from torn down Chgo historic buildings (free), Main rotunda (at end of pier), Chicago Children's Museum, Get on one of several boats: Sea Dog, Odyessy, Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue; shopping and dining......largest tourist attraction in the state.
Great fun entertainment with rotating musicians, a main stage act, food and drinks and a surprise entrance through a laundry mat
39 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark St
39 recommandé par les habitants
Great fun entertainment with rotating musicians, a main stage act, food and drinks and a surprise entrance through a laundry mat

Shopping

Great Area with lots of shopping: Gifts, specialty stores, thrift stores, antique stores, clothing, shoes, etc, etc......walking distance 6 blocks
154 recommandé par les habitants
Andersonville
154 recommandé par les habitants
Great Area with lots of shopping: Gifts, specialty stores, thrift stores, antique stores, clothing, shoes, etc, etc......walking distance 6 blocks
many many stores on Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River North to Walton
597 recommandé par les habitants
Magnificent Mile
597 recommandé par les habitants
many many stores on Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River North to Walton
lots of great specialty stores in the predominantly Gay neighborhood. Chicago is the only city in the world where public funds were used for the "Gayborhood" streetscape, which includes large planters, Pride Towers & a walking museum of famous gay people & their contribution to society on the bese of these towers. Also, lots of bars, Center on Halsted (GLBTQ Center), nightclubs & Restaurants (6 stops on the red line)
92 recommandé par les habitants
Boystown
92 recommandé par les habitants
lots of great specialty stores in the predominantly Gay neighborhood. Chicago is the only city in the world where public funds were used for the "Gayborhood" streetscape, which includes large planters, Pride Towers & a walking museum of famous gay people & their contribution to society on the bese of these towers. Also, lots of bars, Center on Halsted (GLBTQ Center), nightclubs & Restaurants (6 stops on the red line)
Lots and Lots of shopping on State Street, that great street (% 20 minutes on the red line)
State & Madison station
Lots and Lots of shopping on State Street, that great street (% 20 minutes on the red line)
High End Shopping in this beautiful, many storied inside mall, right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile
327 recommandé par les habitants
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave
327 recommandé par les habitants
High End Shopping in this beautiful, many storied inside mall, right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile

Essentials

Chicago Staple Grocery, also sell beer, wine and alcohol open 24 hrs
675 recommandé par les habitants
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Staple Grocery, also sell beer, wine and alcohol open 24 hrs
Large Whole Foods Market
836 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 recommandé par les habitants
Large Whole Foods Market
LITTLE SMALLER, but same quality foods and alcohol
866 recommandé par les habitants
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 recommandé par les habitants
LITTLE SMALLER, but same quality foods and alcohol
GREAT OLD LIQUOR STORE, Good Prices, GREAT WINE Selection
6 recommandé par les habitants
Foremost Liquor Stores
4616 N Kedzie Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
GREAT OLD LIQUOR STORE, Good Prices, GREAT WINE Selection
Open 24 hours
246 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
246 recommandé par les habitants
Open 24 hours
One of the best hospitals in the nation, in the Chicago Gold Coast Area
21 recommandé par les habitants
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St
21 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best hospitals in the nation, in the Chicago Gold Coast Area
Great local grocery with lots and lots of hard to find ethnic foods.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Devon Market
1440 W Devon Ave
47 recommandé par les habitants
Great local grocery with lots and lots of hard to find ethnic foods.