Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy hangout of Al Capone with an interior straight from the 1930s! The escape tunnel is still behind the bar. Great place to hear jazz!
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwaySpeakeasy hangout of Al Capone with an interior straight from the 1930s! The escape tunnel is still behind the bar. Great place to hear jazz!
Andersonville restaurant/bar with one of the best craft beer lists in the city.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StAndersonville restaurant/bar with one of the best craft beer lists in the city.
Arts & Culture
Home of the Chicago Cubs! Their winning a game is a long shot, but a fun time is guaranteed!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs! Their winning a game is a long shot, but a fun time is guaranteed!
One of the best orchestras in the world, and my employer!
79 locals recommend
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveOne of the best orchestras in the world, and my employer!
Summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and beautiful outdoor music venue. Bring a picnic and take a train from the Rogers Park Metra station!
33 locals recommend
Ravinia Festival West Lot
200 Ravinia Park RdSummer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and beautiful outdoor music venue. Bring a picnic and take a train from the Rogers Park Metra station!
Date night! 4-screen local movie theater offering cocktails, beer and popcorn.
56 locals recommend
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdDate night! 4-screen local movie theater offering cocktails, beer and popcorn.
Entertainment & Activities
Chicago's lakefront is one of its greatest assets. Enjoy a sunny day on the beach, and check out the downtown view from the pier!
24 locals recommend
Loyola Park
1230 W Greenleaf AveChicago's lakefront is one of its greatest assets. Enjoy a sunny day on the beach, and check out the downtown view from the pier!
Food Scene
Funky & fun café with bottomless coffee and great breakfast food (ask the owner about her pet rabbits!)
18 locals recommend
The Growling Rabbit
5938 N BroadwayFunky & fun café with bottomless coffee and great breakfast food (ask the owner about her pet rabbits!)
Kimchi fries! Check out this restaurant's feature on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Vimeo!
43 locals recommend
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdKimchi fries! Check out this restaurant's feature on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Vimeo!
Rice Thai Cafe
6744 N Sheridan RdHidden gem, family-run Thai restaurant!
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdFor your morning caffeine infusion.
Sightseeing
Free (!) botanic garden, and one of the most beautiful spots in the Chicago area. Paid parking.
167 locals recommend
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdFree (!) botanic garden, and one of the most beautiful spots in the Chicago area. Paid parking.
Everything Else
Loyola station
1200 W Loyola AveClosest el (transit) stop.
Helen Doria Beach
Take in Chicago's most valuable asset, the beautiful lakefront!
Essentials
Morse Fresh Market
1430 W Morse AveFamily-run grocery store.
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveLocal grocery store.