Everything Else
Bike share program. It’s $10 day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
36 locals recommend
Divvy
Bike share program. It’s $10 day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
Public transit train, 7 mi. $2.25/ride, or unlimited rides: $10/1-day pass, $20/3-day pass, $28/7-day pass.
91 locals recommend
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AvePublic transit train, 7 mi. $2.25/ride, or unlimited rides: $10/1-day pass, $20/3-day pass, $28/7-day pass.
36 bus stop, goes north/south on Broadway. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
214 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl36 bus stop, goes north/south on Broadway. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
146 express hops on Lake Shore Drive and gets you to Mag Mile in ~7 min. 151 runs local to downtown. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
Temple Sholom
3480 N Lake Shore Dr146 express hops on Lake Shore Drive and gets you to Mag Mile in ~7 min. 151 runs local to downtown. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
VIP Feet Feel Spa
3347 N Clark StGreat massage parlor
Sightseeing
Building made with parts of famous structures from around the world!
15 locals recommend
Tribune Tower
Building made with parts of famous structures from around the world!
Arts & Culture
One of the city's largest and most popular museums.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the city's largest and most popular museums.
Home to "The Bean" and houses lots of free concerts. Check choosechicago.com for info.
1242 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StHome to "The Bean" and houses lots of free concerts. Check choosechicago.com for info.
Chicago's famous improve comedy spot. Many comedians got their starts here!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveChicago's famous improve comedy spot. Many comedians got their starts here!
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome to the Cubs!
Driving Range and 18-hole Mini Golf, 1 mile, open to the public, rental clubs available
32 locals recommend
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyDriving Range and 18-hole Mini Golf, 1 mile, open to the public, rental clubs available
.6 mi, 9-hole golf course on the lake, open to pub, rental clubs available
27 locals recommend
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3701 N Recreation Dr.6 mi, 9-hole golf course on the lake, open to pub, rental clubs available
Waveland Park Tennis Courts
3650 N Recreation Dr.6 mi, open to the public
cocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadwaycocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
blues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted Stblues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
intimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
23 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
1220 N State Pkwyintimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
Entertainment & Activities
Located on Navy Pier, home to the Ferris Wheel and other attractions.
58 locals recommend
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveLocated on Navy Pier, home to the Ferris Wheel and other attractions.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree, year round zoo
A comedy show similar with an athletic face-off theme. Great for all ages.
13 locals recommend
CSz Theater Chicago
1501 North Kingsbury StreetA comedy show similar with an athletic face-off theme. Great for all ages.
Shopping
The mecca for shopping in Chicago. Take the 146 bus and be there in 8 min.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The mecca for shopping in Chicago. Take the 146 bus and be there in 8 min.
Drinks & Nightlife
BEER
3415 North Clark Street.7 mi, low-key bar, arcade machines, karaoke/DJ, beer pong
end of the block, bar with pub fare and large whiskey menu, TVs with sports games
42 locals recommend
ROCKS lakeview
3463 N Broadwayend of the block, bar with pub fare and large whiskey menu, TVs with sports games
Friar Tuck
3010 N Broadway.7 mi, dive bar, DJ, karaoke
Matilda
3101 N Sheffield Ave1st floor has cocktail lounge, dance bar in the basement
Food Scene
Argo Tea
3135 North Broadway.6 mi, casual teahouse chain, also serves baked goods and panini
.3 mi, long-time local café with coffee and tea from around the world
22 locals recommend
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N Broadway.3 mi, long-time local café with coffee and tea from around the world
.6 mi, Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N Broadway.6 mi, Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N Broadway.2 mi, awesome breakfast/lunch place, BYOB
Bar Pastoral
2947 N Broadway.7 mi, neighborhood bistro with artisanal influences
.6 mi, rustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
19 locals recommend
Ceres' Table
3124 N Broadway.6 mi, rustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
.5 mi, trendy new restaurant in neighborhood, gastropub/ brewery, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
96 locals recommend
DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadway.5 mi, trendy new restaurant in neighborhood, gastropub/ brewery, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
Flub A Dub Chub's
3021 N Broadway.7 mi, fast casual spot for a Chicago-style hot dog
1 mile, famous Chicago deep dish chain; put name in early because wait tends to be long
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave1 mile, famous Chicago deep dish chain; put name in early because wait tends to be long
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield Road.5 mi, cozy bistro, menu changes regularly, BYOB
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North Broadway.4 mi, Thai and other Asian cuisine, BYOB
Melrose Diner
3233 North Broadway.4 mi, retro 24-hour diner, BYOB
Wrigley BBQ
3208 Forest Hill BoulevardBBQ joint; BYOB