Everything Else
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StLove the cupcakes!
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGroceries etc
The Lincoln Park Nature Museum, with great views of the lake and North Pond inlet. A great place to hang out and relax in the park.
140 locals recommend
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrThe Lincoln Park Nature Museum, with great views of the lake and North Pond inlet. A great place to hang out and relax in the park.
Diversey station
943 W Diversey PkwyTrain station
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StOne of the best collections of Modern Art in the world
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the best collections of Modern Art in the world
North Pond
2610 N Cannon DrOne of the most peaceful quiet spots in the city
Beautiful and often overlooked on most tourist guides to the city
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N Stockton DrBeautiful and often overlooked on most tourist guides to the city
Gallery 400
400 S Peoria StArt from the margins
Stony Island Arts Bank
6760 S Stony Island AveUp and coming
Food Scene
Nando's PERi-PERi
670 W Diversey PkwyThe chickens to die for
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveThe best burgers in Chicago
Aloha Eats
2534 N Clark StBest Hawaiian food.
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayKorean-style Fried Chicken
Del Seoul
2568 N Clark StKorean Fusion Fastfood. One of the best restaurants in Chicago.
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted StRated one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.
Toro Sushi
2546 N Clark StRated one of the best Sushi restaurants in the city.
Next Door Chicago
659 W Diversey PkwyTrendy coffee shop and co-working space.
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayChicago's famous craft coffee shop chain
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StTry the goat milk coffee
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
Best Mexican food in the city
Duck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketReally really good chinese food!
Because best brunch in the city! I am not kidding! They have a Michelin star to show for it.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveBecause best brunch in the city! I am not kidding! They have a Michelin star to show for it.
Pingpong
3322 N BroadwayDrinks & Nightlife
La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark StreetBest crepes ever
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueA huge selection of beer and arcade games.
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln AveA craft cocktail bar
Skip the lines at the Willis tower for cocktails with a view
521 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveSkip the lines at the Willis tower for cocktails with a view
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burger in the city!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StTry the tapas
Umami Burger Wicker Park
1480 N Milwaukee AveTry the truffle fries and the margaritas
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveTiki bar
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StCocktails
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveBest views of the city! For free!!!
Its a little known secret, but these guys have the best margaritas in the city (that to by the pitcher!)
1174 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveIts a little known secret, but these guys have the best margaritas in the city (that to by the pitcher!)
This is a Chicago MUST! If you like blues music at all, DO NOT miss your chance to experience the most authentic blues in town. Live music 7 days a week, with ladies night, and drink specials. Walking distance from the apartment!
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StThis is a Chicago MUST! If you like blues music at all, DO NOT miss your chance to experience the most authentic blues in town. Live music 7 days a week, with ladies night, and drink specials. Walking distance from the apartment!
Revolution Brewing is a brewery in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded as a brewpub in 2010, on Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. Great atmosphere and awesome food and beer!
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveRevolution Brewing is a brewery in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded as a brewpub in 2010, on Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. Great atmosphere and awesome food and beer!
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative, Sexy cocktails. Need I say more?
Fine Food. Better Beers, Wines & Spirits. Belgian Specialties. This is a MUST DO. Huge selection of beers and food way beyond bar food standards. Close to the apartment!
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StFine Food. Better Beers, Wines & Spirits. Belgian Specialties. This is a MUST DO. Huge selection of beers and food way beyond bar food standards. Close to the apartment!
Famous citywide for its artful cocktails, this hip bar has its own specialty gin and the cocktails to showcase it. Dark and romantic decor. Cookies at midnight, need we say more?
582 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveFamous citywide for its artful cocktails, this hip bar has its own specialty gin and the cocktails to showcase it. Dark and romantic decor. Cookies at midnight, need we say more?
The Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs seven nights a week. Fantastic cocktails.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveThe Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs seven nights a week. Fantastic cocktails.
Shopping
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveTry the banana nutella
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe Bean!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGreat selection, even better prices.
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field is home to the Cubs baseball team and the park is over 100 years old. A famous Chicago landmark
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StWrigley Field is home to the Cubs baseball team and the park is over 100 years old. A famous Chicago landmark
Historic theater recently restored to its original deco style with $5 art films!
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveHistoric theater recently restored to its original deco style with $5 art films!
Classic Chicago music venue. Open 7 nights a week with live music every night. Free Mondays always pack out with cheap drinks specials. Early evenings on Friday feature their in house country band.
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveClassic Chicago music venue. Open 7 nights a week with live music every night. Free Mondays always pack out with cheap drinks specials. Early evenings on Friday feature their in house country band.