Essentials
This place is awesome for gorcery shopping, super gourmet, local fruits and veggies, butcher, fish, cheese, wine, and beer. Short walk. Closed on Sundays.
46 locals recommend
Chicago French Market
131 N Clinton StThis place is awesome for gorcery shopping, super gourmet, local fruits and veggies, butcher, fish, cheese, wine, and beer. Short walk. Closed on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great sports bar, try the grass fed burger and keep an eye out for Chicago Bears players.
15 locals recommend
Jefferson Tap & Grille
325 N Jefferson StGreat sports bar, try the grass fed burger and keep an eye out for Chicago Bears players.
Paris Club Bistro & Bar
59 W Hubbard StHot Night Club in Chicago's River North area.
Go for one drink at this gorgeous rooftop bar, bring your wallet cuz the drinks are pricey but the view is priceless. Try the "Sex on the Roof"(its a drink relax it's not that type of place)
67 locals recommend
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StGo for one drink at this gorgeous rooftop bar, bring your wallet cuz the drinks are pricey but the view is priceless. Try the "Sex on the Roof"(its a drink relax it's not that type of place)
If it's a weekend this place will be packed with young people, decent priced drinks, and loud music. Fun time.
6 locals recommend
Moe's Cantina
3518 N Clark StIf it's a weekend this place will be packed with young people, decent priced drinks, and loud music. Fun time.
Food Scene
This is the BEST Italian restaurant I have been too here in Chicago and it is very reasonably priced. My favorite dish is the black spaghetti.
21 locals recommend
Volare Ristorante Italiano
201 E Grand AveThis is the BEST Italian restaurant I have been too here in Chicago and it is very reasonably priced. My favorite dish is the black spaghetti.
Luxbar
18 E Bellevue PlDelicious food, strong drinks, and great people watching.
Everytime I go I try to order something at this hip restaurant on the magnificent mile that I don't like and I fail everytime. Don't expect giant portions.
99 locals recommend
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveEverytime I go I try to order something at this hip restaurant on the magnificent mile that I don't like and I fail everytime. Don't expect giant portions.
Sightseeing
You have to go here, you just have to. Just start walking East you'll be there in a jiffy. An absolutely amazing park. Check out the museum too.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StYou have to go here, you just have to. Just start walking East you'll be there in a jiffy. An absolutely amazing park. Check out the museum too.
Go have a drink at the top of the Hancock building for the best view in the city. (actually I hear the best view is from the window in the ladies bathroom but I have not been allowed to confirm)
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveGo have a drink at the top of the Hancock building for the best view in the city. (actually I hear the best view is from the window in the ladies bathroom but I have not been allowed to confirm)
Arts & Culture
Chicago is famous for it's improv shows and if you're looking to laugh a couple hours away then look no further than Improv Olympic.
71 locals recommend
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StChicago is famous for it's improv shows and if you're looking to laugh a couple hours away then look no further than Improv Olympic.
Everything Else
This is a super hip neighborhood. Take the Blue line L train (entrance accross the street from my apartment) towards O'Hare and get off at the Damen Stop. walking around, you can't go wrong.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveThis is a super hip neighborhood. Take the Blue line L train (entrance accross the street from my apartment) towards O'Hare and get off at the Damen Stop. walking around, you can't go wrong.
Area is filled with young and old people alike all looking to do one thing PARTY! Number of bars = infinity
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
Area is filled with young and old people alike all looking to do one thing PARTY! Number of bars = infinity