Food Scene
Great brunch spot in LaGrange with nice ambiance. The food is delicious. Everything is also organic. They have smoothies, juices and house made kombucha. They also have vegan, veggie and GF friendly items and the best fig, goat and procuitto omelet ever.
Prasino
93 South La Grange RoadGreat brunch spot in LaGrange with nice ambiance. The food is delicious. Everything is also organic. They have smoothies, juices and house made kombucha. They also have vegan, veggie and GF friendly items and the best fig, goat and procuitto omelet ever.
Their food is delicious. We were really spoiled with the food selections living in Chicago and Bodhi is our favorite hands down. It's the best Thai food in our opinion! They also have GF and Vegeterian options.
25 locals recommend
Bodhi Thai Bistro
6211 Roosevelt RdTheir food is delicious. We were really spoiled with the food selections living in Chicago and Bodhi is our favorite hands down. It's the best Thai food in our opinion! They also have GF and Vegeterian options.
The Duck Inn
2701 S Eleanor StThis place is so damn good! Drinks, food and ambiance.
If you're in Wicker Park you must go here. Tacos and Margaritas are so so so good!
1174 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveIf you're in Wicker Park you must go here. Tacos and Margaritas are so so so good!
Drinks & Nightlife
This legendary spot is one of our favorite music venues! It's where they host the Americana music festival too
62 locals recommend
FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt RdThis legendary spot is one of our favorite music venues! It's where they host the Americana music festival too
We really love the drinks here.
The food is good too, but the options are pretty limited for people with dietary restrictions. Super cute and romantic spot.
20 locals recommend
Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits
6727 Roosevelt RdWe really love the drinks here.
The food is good too, but the options are pretty limited for people with dietary restrictions. Super cute and romantic spot.
The best place to see live music. It's intimate, no frills and they have great bands. It's close to the Metra, Union Pacific north line. You can also get there via the red line to Divison bus or Über.
64 locals recommend
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveThe best place to see live music. It's intimate, no frills and they have great bands. It's close to the Metra, Union Pacific north line. You can also get there via the red line to Divison bus or Über.
Friendly Tap
6733 Roosevelt RdLow key dive bar with cheap booze, good vibes and live music.
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StGreat live music venue.
Punch House
1227 W 18th StGo here for drinks. It's often crowded but a fun atmosphere.
Sightseeing
This is where you can see "The Bean" (Cloud Gate) beautiful views of the city, walk to the lake, stroll up Michigan Ave and do all the quintessential tourist things. In the summer there are live concerts at Pritzker Pavillion and many free activities.
1242 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThis is where you can see "The Bean" (Cloud Gate) beautiful views of the city, walk to the lake, stroll up Michigan Ave and do all the quintessential tourist things. In the summer there are live concerts at Pritzker Pavillion and many free activities.
Parks & Nature
The Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53GREAT for children.
This is a hike from our place but great for little ones if you happen to be in the Albany Park neighborhood.
12 locals recommend
North Park Village Nature Center
5801 N Pulaski RdThis is a hike from our place but great for little ones if you happen to be in the Albany Park neighborhood.
If it's cold outside this place will warm you up and transport you somewhere tropical. Super romantic, great for the littles - they will be super entertained and happy. All the beautiful plants have a soothing effect. They also have a kids play area and you can pack a lunch and save some money on a free activity. It is still worth visiting in the summer. Also they have FREE parking! Major win. Check their website for events!
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveIf it's cold outside this place will warm you up and transport you somewhere tropical. Super romantic, great for the littles - they will be super entertained and happy. All the beautiful plants have a soothing effect. They also have a kids play area and you can pack a lunch and save some money on a free activity. It is still worth visiting in the summer. Also they have FREE parking! Major win. Check their website for events!
Just two blocks away, great for blowing off steam with your littles on the playground or by yourself on the running path.
Proksa Park
3001 Wisconsin AveJust two blocks away, great for blowing off steam with your littles on the playground or by yourself on the running path.
Shopping
Huge outdoor mall with high end and name brand stores. Lots of dining options. Ideal for shop-a-holics who want to avoid city crowds. Our parents would say "It's a very nice mall."
35 locals recommend
Oakbrook Center
100 Oakbrook CenterHuge outdoor mall with high end and name brand stores. Lots of dining options. Ideal for shop-a-holics who want to avoid city crowds. Our parents would say "It's a very nice mall."
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7245 Lake StLocated in a high traffic center near many other essentials
Cheaper than Whole Foods, good prices on Organics and just up Harlem Ave. High traffic area.
52 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
483 N Harlem AveCheaper than Whole Foods, good prices on Organics and just up Harlem Ave. High traffic area.
Target
130 S Mannheim RdNext to Home Depot, Marshalls, Jimmy Johns ans Starbucks.
Tony's Fresh Market
8630 S Harlem AveGood sized grocery store with all the essentials and Charlie's favorite salsa.
Walgreens
7251 Lake StThere are several close by.
Arts & Culture
Located in beautiful Hyde Park near the lakeshore the museum its self is gorgeous and there is so much to do you could easilg spend the whole day there.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrLocated in beautiful Hyde Park near the lakeshore the museum its self is gorgeous and there is so much to do you could easilg spend the whole day there.
A favorite. It's romantic, nearby Millennium and Grant Park on Michigan Ave and a must see.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveA favorite. It's romantic, nearby Millennium and Grant Park on Michigan Ave and a must see.
Such a unique art scene, vibrant Latin culture and interesting history. Great restaurants, music venues such as Thalia Hall and Honky Tonk BBQ, cafes and shops. Check out First Fridays where gallery owners open their shops to the public.
102 locals recommend
Pilsen
Such a unique art scene, vibrant Latin culture and interesting history. Great restaurants, music venues such as Thalia Hall and Honky Tonk BBQ, cafes and shops. Check out First Fridays where gallery owners open their shops to the public.