Food Scene
Great little deli serving delicious sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and much more for lunch only.
Spring Forest Deli and Catering
8390 Archer AveGreat little deli serving delicious sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and much more for lunch only.
My personal favorite for Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza (no deep dish here). Take out or delivery only.
6 locals recommend
Fasano's Pizza
8351 South Roberts RoadMy personal favorite for Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza (no deep dish here). Take out or delivery only.
Perfect for a cheap breakfast or lunch before starting your day.
8 locals recommend
Willow Springs Family Restaurant
8306 Archer AvePerfect for a cheap breakfast or lunch before starting your day.
If you want to enjoy a delicious and expensive meal while tasting great wine then this is the place for you.
50 locals recommend
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
950 Lake StIf you want to enjoy a delicious and expensive meal while tasting great wine then this is the place for you.
My pick for best Mexican food in Chicago. They also serve beer and margaritas. Not a fancy white table cloth restaurant but more of a fast food feel.
Zacatacos V Inc
8460 S Harlem AveMy pick for best Mexican food in Chicago. They also serve beer and margaritas. Not a fancy white table cloth restaurant but more of a fast food feel.
My second favorite Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza.
14 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Carry Out
12801 S Harlem AveMy second favorite Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza.
This place is my favorite suburban restaurant/bar to get fried chicken and buffalo wings.
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
645 Joliet RdThis place is my favorite suburban restaurant/bar to get fried chicken and buffalo wings.
This is my favorite place in Chicago to get fried chicken and buffalo wings.
11 locals recommend
Bird's Nest
2500 N Southport AveThis is my favorite place in Chicago to get fried chicken and buffalo wings.
My favorite deep dish pizza in Chicago. I dare you find a better pie.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueMy favorite deep dish pizza in Chicago. I dare you find a better pie.
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StThe best BBQ I have ever eaten period.
My favorite steak house in Chicago and by far the finest all around food establishment in the Midwest.
146 locals recommend
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StMy favorite steak house in Chicago and by far the finest all around food establishment in the Midwest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome little micro brewery that is very kid and pet friendly. No food is served but they do have plenty of delicious beer, wine, and liquor. Thursday-Sunday they have alternating food trucks.
Imperial Oak Brewing
501 Willow BoulevardAwesome little micro brewery that is very kid and pet friendly. No food is served but they do have plenty of delicious beer, wine, and liquor. Thursday-Sunday they have alternating food trucks.
Blue Nose Brewery
6119 East AvenueAnother delicious micro brewery located close to my home.
Another Micro Brewery Nearby
Taproom
Thu & Fri: 4–10PM
Sat: 2–8PM
Brewery Tours
Tours every Saturday at 3PM.
Cost is $10.
You get a 5 Rabbit pint glass and a pint of beer.
5 Rabbit Cerveceria
6398 74th StAnother Micro Brewery Nearby
Taproom
Thu & Fri: 4–10PM
Sat: 2–8PM
Brewery Tours
Tours every Saturday at 3PM.
Cost is $10.
You get a 5 Rabbit pint glass and a pint of beer.
Downtown La Grange is tiny but has plenty of bars and restaurants in close proximity together if you want to bar hop.
6 locals recommend
La Grange
Downtown La Grange is tiny but has plenty of bars and restaurants in close proximity together if you want to bar hop.
Arts & Culture
Check out the website for this establishment to find out what is going on daily. A few things they host are dancing lessons, elaborate parties, UFC fights, and much more.
Willowbrook Ballroom & Banquets
8900 Archer AveCheck out the website for this establishment to find out what is going on daily. A few things they host are dancing lessons, elaborate parties, UFC fights, and much more.
Home of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Chicago Fire.
Schedule:
9/19 vs. Orlando
10/3 vs. New England
10/25 vs. New York
11 locals recommend
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem AveHome of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Chicago Fire.
Schedule:
9/19 vs. Orlando
10/3 vs. New England
10/25 vs. New York
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts displays gemstone treasures, antique & modern with a blending of earth science exhibits. The building itself is designed to resemble a jewel box.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
1220 Kensington RoadThe Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts displays gemstone treasures, antique & modern with a blending of earth science exhibits. The building itself is designed to resemble a jewel box.
Harrah's Joliet
151 N Joliet StIf you like gambling then Harrah's Joliet is your spot.
Everything Else
Great spot to relax on the weekend. Boat rentals include row boats, canoes and single- and double-kayaks. Private boats are prohibited on Maple Lake.
Maple Lake Boating Center
9600 Wolf RdGreat spot to relax on the weekend. Boat rentals include row boats, canoes and single- and double-kayaks. Private boats are prohibited on Maple Lake.
Enjoy recreational boating on lakes and rivers throughout the Forest Preserves. Columbia Woods has a free boat launch.
Columbia Woods
Enjoy recreational boating on lakes and rivers throughout the Forest Preserves. Columbia Woods has a free boat launch.
Best known for its 100-foot bluff and demanding 125 limestone stairs workout, Swallow Cliff also astounds with natural riches.
Swallow Cliff Woods North
Best known for its 100-foot bluff and demanding 125 limestone stairs workout, Swallow Cliff also astounds with natural riches.
Chicago Midway Airport is less than 10 miles away.
65 locals recommend
Chicago Midway International Airport
5700 S Cicero AveChicago Midway Airport is less than 10 miles away.
TCBY
O'Hare FieldChicago O'Hare International Airport is only a 30 minute drive without traffic.
Home of the Chicago White Sox. The stadium is about a 25-30 minute drive from my house.
120 locals recommend
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StHome of the Chicago White Sox. The stadium is about a 25-30 minute drive from my house.
Home of the Chicago Cubs. The stadium is about a 40 minute drive without traffic. Good luck finding parking.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs. The stadium is about a 40 minute drive without traffic. Good luck finding parking.
Home of the Chicago Bears. The stadium is about a 25-30 minute drive without traffic from my house.
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of the Chicago Bears. The stadium is about a 25-30 minute drive without traffic from my house.
If you like gambling then the new Rivers Casino in Rosemont is a great option.
50 locals recommend
Rivers Casino
3000 S River RdIf you like gambling then the new Rivers Casino in Rosemont is a great option.
Plenty of shopping, restaurants, and bars abound in this beautiful suburb of Chicago.
35 locals recommend
Oak Park
Plenty of shopping, restaurants, and bars abound in this beautiful suburb of Chicago.
Home of the Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls. The stadium is about 30 minutes from my house without traffic.
51 locals recommend
United Center
Home of the Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls. The stadium is about 30 minutes from my house without traffic.
Shopping
This Walmart Supercenter is perfect if you forget something for your trip. Sam's Club and Target are located in the same strip mall.
7 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
9450 Joliet RdThis Walmart Supercenter is perfect if you forget something for your trip. Sam's Club and Target are located in the same strip mall.
A beautiful high end outdoor mall with some very expensive stores and restaurants.
35 locals recommend
Oakbrook Center
100 Oakbrook CenterA beautiful high end outdoor mall with some very expensive stores and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Downtown Chicago is only a 30 minute drive without traffic or you can take the Willow Springs Metra, which is only a 2-3 block walk, Monday through Friday in the morning and evening.
61 locals recommend
Chicago Loop
Downtown Chicago is only a 30 minute drive without traffic or you can take the Willow Springs Metra, which is only a 2-3 block walk, Monday through Friday in the morning and evening.
Chinatown
Definitely check out Chinatown if you're coming to Chicago.
If you like seeing animals in cages then Brookfield Zoo is perfect for you.
119 locals recommend
Brookfield Zoo
8400 W 31st StIf you like seeing animals in cages then Brookfield Zoo is perfect for you.