Food scene
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveRated in the Top 3 burgers, steps from home!
Just 3 doors down, hear the buzz from their outdoor patio and indulge in a vegetarian friendly menu.
140 locals recommend
Handlebar
2311 W North AveJust 3 doors down, hear the buzz from their outdoor patio and indulge in a vegetarian friendly menu.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGrab a pitcher of margaritas and don't forget the Queso Fundido
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveMezcal bar/ Diner vibes
Foccia bread, sandwiches, cookies and an espresso- Check out my childhood bakery. Mangia!
21 locals recommend
D'Amato's Bakery
1124 W Grand AveFoccia bread, sandwiches, cookies and an espresso- Check out my childhood bakery. Mangia!
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveTalk about Chicken! And a patio to write home about.
Authentic German fair in a no frills old school neighborhood bar/restaurant.
18 locals recommend
Laschet's Inn
2119 W Irving Park RdAuthentic German fair in a no frills old school neighborhood bar/restaurant.
Sightseeing
Go for a stroll or rent a bike and take the old elevated train track turned trail to travel between neighborhoods.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueGo for a stroll or rent a bike and take the old elevated train track turned trail to travel between neighborhoods.
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful Park walking distance from home
Fantastic Beach just a bus or bike ride straight down North ave.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
Fantastic Beach just a bus or bike ride straight down North ave.
Gotta get to a Cubs game. Grab a hot dog / beer and soak up the sun!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGotta get to a Cubs game. Grab a hot dog / beer and soak up the sun!
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailMiles and miles for you to enjoy this beautiful city.
Talk about stunning. Get lost in the heart of the city on this newly renovated Riverwalk
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrTalk about stunning. Get lost in the heart of the city on this newly renovated Riverwalk
4 Blue line El stops and you are in the heart of Chicago. Check out the Bean, Merchandise Mart, Michigan ave, Jewelers Row, etc
61 locals recommend
Chicago Loop
4 Blue line El stops and you are in the heart of Chicago. Check out the Bean, Merchandise Mart, Michigan ave, Jewelers Row, etc
Museums, Museums, Museums- Even if you didn't go inside, I highly recommend checking out Museum Campus
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrMuseums, Museums, Museums- Even if you didn't go inside, I highly recommend checking out Museum Campus
WOWA. The best bathhouse and have a massage for the full experience.
19 locals recommend
AIRE Ancient Baths
800 W Superior StWOWA. The best bathhouse and have a massage for the full experience.
Drinks
Local wine shop owned by a Sommelier, walking distance from home!
12 locals recommend
Joe's Wine Cellar
2108 W Division StLocal wine shop owned by a Sommelier, walking distance from home!
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeak Easy comfort, I'd recommend making a reservation!
Paradise Park
1913 West North AvenueFun Fun Fun
Local bar with classic Chicago bar food. Grab a pizza pocket during happy hour!
25 locals recommend
Estelle's Cafe & Lounge
2013 W North AveLocal bar with classic Chicago bar food. Grab a pizza pocket during happy hour!
Need a nightclub? Debonair can get you there, walking distance from home.
20 locals recommend
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveNeed a nightclub? Debonair can get you there, walking distance from home.
Neighborhoods
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveYou are home in Wicker Park
Bucktown
Wicker Parks other half
Just a Hop, Skip, and an El ride away from 1 of my favorite neighborhoods
54 locals recommend
Fulton Market
Just a Hop, Skip, and an El ride away from 1 of my favorite neighborhoods
Boystown
Boystown offers the best LGBT+ scene in the states. Maybe I'm biased.
Andersonville
This hot neighborhood is super walkable and full of things to do.
Buena Park
Often overlooked, this tiny neighborhood is tree lined and full of historic homes.
Ukrainian Village