Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner American style - http://www.nookiesrestaurants.net/nookies-edgewater.html#facts
32 locals recommend
Nookies Edgewater
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner American style - http://www.nookiesrestaurants.net/nookies-edgewater.html#facts
Breakfast and Lunch - Excellent Healthy Food - 4 blocks south on Sheridan, next to Big Chicks - http://tweet.biz/
111 locals recommend
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdBreakfast and Lunch - Excellent Healthy Food - 4 blocks south on Sheridan, next to Big Chicks - http://tweet.biz/
Zanzibar Cafe
1036 W Bryn Mawr AveDeli, Healthy Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Tea & Coffee
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rdi prefer independent shops.
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StCoffee, desserts, organic food. very unique old school coffee house.
Chicago outdoor eating with great Irish beers.
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StChicago outdoor eating with great Irish beers.
A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StOrganic, eclectic, casual break place. no hurry here.
Wing Hoe Restaurant
5356 N Sheridan Rdacross the street, very fast delivery. meet them in the lobby.
Tedino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
5335 N Sheridan RdOkay Pizza. delivery or eat in.
Apart Pizza Chicago
5624 North Broadwaybetter pizza, they deliver. meet in the lobby
Baker Miller - Berwyn
1107 W Berwyn Avecoffee, sandwiches
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton Avenever been here
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveItalian, upscale restaurant
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N Broadwaygreat Viet food area
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
5014 N BroadwayViet fast food
Arts & Culture
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFREE year round - http://www.lpzoo.org/
Go Cubs GO. Like no other baseball stadium around. Addison Red Line Station.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGo Cubs GO. Like no other baseball stadium around. Addison Red Line Station.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W Randolph Stjust one of many Theaters in chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Best LGTB neighborhood bar in Chicago. 4 block walk, south on Sheridan, just past Dominick's.
70 locals recommend
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan RdBest LGTB neighborhood bar in Chicago. 4 block walk, south on Sheridan, just past Dominick's.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St100 of Beers and IPA's - Excellent food. great Andersonville hang.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayEverything you need.
closest Whole Foods. taxi or bus, or Red Line to Addison station
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted Stclosest Whole Foods. taxi or bus, or Red Line to Addison station
In the building. first floor, through the back doors, into the "Mall" area. Liquor, Lottery, Video rental also
Park Tower Market
5419 N Sheridan RdIn the building. first floor, through the back doors, into the "Mall" area. Liquor, Lottery, Video rental also
Walgreens
3646 North Broadway24 hour & closest Walgreens.
CVS
5205 N Broadway7 am to 10 pm
Everything Else
Take the Blue Line to Jefferson Park station & then Taxi to the condo. only $22.50. Taxi from airport starts @ $50.
O'Hare
Take the Blue Line to Jefferson Park station & then Taxi to the condo. only $22.50. Taxi from airport starts @ $50.
Take the Orange Line [Loop] to Roosevelt station, transfer to Red Line [Howard or north] exit Berwyn station. $2.50
Midway station
4612 W 59th StTake the Orange Line [Loop] to Roosevelt station, transfer to Red Line [Howard or north] exit Berwyn station. $2.50
34 miles from Hollywood beach south to 71st Cultural Center. Walk, Run, Blade, Cycle. Strolling is better, along the lake sidewalk.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail34 miles from Hollywood beach south to 71st Cultural Center. Walk, Run, Blade, Cycle. Strolling is better, along the lake sidewalk.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5313 N Sheridan RdOnly Car rental, next plaza building south of Park Tower
Lakeshore Bike
3650 N Recreation DrGood Bike rental place, repairs also. Take the 146 or 151 (slower) bus to get here.
Blue Line to / from Ohare. Take an $18 taxi between Jefferson Park Blue Line stop and Park Tower. [the Foster #92 bus is too slow]
25 locals recommend
Jefferson Park CTA Station
Blue Line to / from Ohare. Take an $18 taxi between Jefferson Park Blue Line stop and Park Tower. [the Foster #92 bus is too slow]
Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison StMetra trains out to the subarbs
Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StAmtrack, Metra trains out to the suburbs
Sightseeing
Chicago
just on the other side of Millennium Park. One of a kind water fountain.
Best view of City. Eat at the "95th" restaurant and bar
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveBest view of City. Eat at the "95th" restaurant and bar
Foster Beach
you're looking at it, out my Condo window.
LGBT bars & restaurants on Halsted Street. Red Line [95th] to Belmont. walk east to Halsted.
92 locals recommend
Boystown
LGBT bars & restaurants on Halsted Street. Red Line [95th] to Belmont. walk east to Halsted.
8 block walk through lovely brick homes to Clark Street. Shop locally. http://www.andersonville.org/andersonville-chicago
154 locals recommend
Andersonville
8 block walk through lovely brick homes to Clark Street. Shop locally. http://www.andersonville.org/andersonville-chicago
for Nature Lovers. Amazing Bird sanctuary, in the heart of the city.
31 locals recommend
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
for Nature Lovers. Amazing Bird sanctuary, in the heart of the city.
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr"Hollywood Beach". LGTB friendly [no nudity]
Museum Campus
Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise - the best of all the boat tours, if you want to see most of the Chicago high rises.
55 locals recommend
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrChicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise - the best of all the boat tours, if you want to see most of the Chicago high rises.
Not on my top 5 list of places to see. big Ferris Wheel, Lake cruise and speed boat rides, nice walk out to the end of the pier. expensive food.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNot on my top 5 list of places to see. big Ferris Wheel, Lake cruise and speed boat rides, nice walk out to the end of the pier. expensive food.
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveHands on museum for kids.
#1 place to see. Take your photo in front of the "Bean". Get your feet wet at the "stare down" fountain. Free classical concerts on the lawn each Wednesday @ 6 pm.
East Randolph Street
East Randolph Street#1 place to see. Take your photo in front of the "Bean". Get your feet wet at the "stare down" fountain. Free classical concerts on the lawn each Wednesday @ 6 pm.
Entertainment & Activities
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrThe living butterfly center is for all.