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Northwestern Hospital--excellent care with top specialists!
21 locals recommend
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron StNorthwestern Hospital--excellent care with top specialists!
Water Works
163 E Pearson StWonderful coupons, guidebooks and bus tours leaves from our tourist center.
Bliss Spa
644 N Lake Shore DrWonderful Spa! http://www.blissworld.com/spa/spa-411/locations/bliss-chicago/
Ask for Charles! He is the best for hair here in the city! http://www.reddoorspas.com/spaservices.aspx
Mynd Spa & Salon
919 Michigan AvenueAsk for Charles! He is the best for hair here in the city! http://www.reddoorspas.com/spaservices.aspx
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGO CUBS!
Chicago White Sox
333 W 35th StChicago White Sox
United Center
1901 W Madison StGo Bulls!
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdBlock away from our home
Groupon
Groupon.com also click on Groupon now for deals of the day.
Sightseeing
Wonderful exhibits, cute gift shop, highlights include Chicago's top dance companies performing live at the MCA stage. http://www.mcachicago.org/ $12 Suggested Admission $7 Students* and Senior
532 locals recommend
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveWonderful exhibits, cute gift shop, highlights include Chicago's top dance companies performing live at the MCA stage. http://www.mcachicago.org/ $12 Suggested Admission $7 Students* and Senior
Our Magnificent Mile offers the best shopping experience in Chicago. 7 blocks away enjoy a stroll down Michigan Ave. and enjoy the shopping!
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Our Magnificent Mile offers the best shopping experience in Chicago. 7 blocks away enjoy a stroll down Michigan Ave. and enjoy the shopping!
Navy Pier is Chicago's top attraction within steps from our home! Enjoy all that Navy Pier has to offer! http://www.navypier.com/
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is Chicago's top attraction within steps from our home! Enjoy all that Navy Pier has to offer! http://www.navypier.com/
Enjoy a day in the sun within steps from our home Ohio Street Beach. Hot Dog vendor located here as well memorial day-labor day. You can however access/walk on the beach during off peak.
33 locals recommend
Ohio Street Beach
600 N Lake Shore DrEnjoy a day in the sun within steps from our home Ohio Street Beach. Hot Dog vendor located here as well memorial day-labor day. You can however access/walk on the beach during off peak.
Beautiful Park! Enjoy a stroll that connects to our lake front walk. Pictures here are a must!
18 locals recommend
Milton Lee Olive Park
East Ohio StreetBeautiful Park! Enjoy a stroll that connects to our lake front walk. Pictures here are a must!
Chicago's Aquarium! You can access by water taxi if you don't wish to walk departing from Navy Pier. http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrChicago's Aquarium! You can access by water taxi if you don't wish to walk departing from Navy Pier. http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
A Chicago must see! Beautiful water fountain with exceptional views of our beautiful city! You can access by walking south on the lake front.
219 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrA Chicago must see! Beautiful water fountain with exceptional views of our beautiful city! You can access by walking south on the lake front.
Spectacular views also hosts the Signature Room on the 95th floor with a wonderful brunch, lunch and dinner with Chicago under your feet.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveSpectacular views also hosts the Signature Room on the 95th floor with a wonderful brunch, lunch and dinner with Chicago under your feet.
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrChicago's tallest building: http://www.theskydeck.com/
One of my top favorites! Hosts Chicago's Bean/Cloud Gate with great food, theater and gardens. Free! http://explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StOne of my top favorites! Hosts Chicago's Bean/Cloud Gate with great food, theater and gardens. Free! http://explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html
Essentials
Dominick's
255 E Grand AveChicago's main chain grocerie store
Gourmet Food Store for the cook at heart! Also hosts a wonderful café with budget friendly healthy options including: Soups, Sandwiches and a great brunch!
Fox & Obel Food Market
401 E Illinois StGourmet Food Store for the cook at heart! Also hosts a wonderful café with budget friendly healthy options including: Soups, Sandwiches and a great brunch!
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyWho doesn't like Trader Joes?
Whole Foods: Gold Coast
30 W Huron StWhole Foods
Shopping
Shops galore an indoor mall also hosts a Macys, American Girl Doll, Lego Land and many brand name stores. There is also a small Theater located here with musicals. http://www.shopwatertower.com/
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveShops galore an indoor mall also hosts a Macys, American Girl Doll, Lego Land and many brand name stores. There is also a small Theater located here with musicals. http://www.shopwatertower.com/
900 Shops an indoor establishment offers elegant shops including: Bloomingdales, Michael Kors, JCrew, Williams Sonoma and many interesting shops. http://www.shop900.com/
22 locals recommend
900 North Michigan Shops
900 Michigan Ave900 Shops an indoor establishment offers elegant shops including: Bloomingdales, Michael Kors, JCrew, Williams Sonoma and many interesting shops. http://www.shop900.com/
Arts & Culture
AMC our local movie theater also hosts a bowling alley and sports bar. www.movietickets.com
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StAMC our local movie theater also hosts a bowling alley and sports bar. www.movietickets.com
Dance performances and home to Chicago's best International Concert Dance Company: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.http://www.harristheaterchicago.org/ http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/
21 locals recommend
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph StDance performances and home to Chicago's best International Concert Dance Company: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.http://www.harristheaterchicago.org/ http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWonderul and breathtaking!
River East Art Center
435 E Illinois StIndoor Art Galleries galore!
My favorite theater in downtown Chicago! http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/
133 locals recommend
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StMy favorite theater in downtown Chicago! http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Discount theater tickets--go when they open!
You would need to take the Metra train to get to ravinia. http://www.ravinia.org/
33 locals recommend
Ravinia Festival West Lot
200 Ravinia Park RdYou would need to take the Metra train to get to ravinia. http://www.ravinia.org/
Food Scene
Being Italian my family still residing in Naples Italy I know Italian Food! This is simply the BEST in Chicago! They also offer a wonderful outside terrace. http://www.pelagorestaurant.com/
Pelago Ristorante
209 East Delaware PlaceBeing Italian my family still residing in Naples Italy I know Italian Food! This is simply the BEST in Chicago! They also offer a wonderful outside terrace. http://www.pelagorestaurant.com/
Pizzeria Due
619 N Wabash AveOur favorite pizza in Chicago!
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StOur second favorite pizza in Chicago!
Elegant dining you will never forget! http://www.spiaggiarestaurant.com/
10 locals recommend
Cafe Spiaggia
Elegant dining you will never forget! http://www.spiaggiarestaurant.com/
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
332 E Illinois StDecent sushi close to home! http://www.niusushi.com/
Yolk Streeterville
355 E Ohio StChicago's top brunch
Japonais by Morimoto
600 W Chicago AveChicago's best sushi
If you are a foodie and want to explore another area in Chicago. This is an excellent and best middle eastern restaurant! http://noonokabab.com/
47 locals recommend
Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AveIf you are a foodie and want to explore another area in Chicago. This is an excellent and best middle eastern restaurant! http://noonokabab.com/
Excellent Ice Cream Shop! You can also catch a horse and carriage ride accross from the shop and enjoy Chicago!
11 locals recommend
Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop
400 N Michigan AveExcellent Ice Cream Shop! You can also catch a horse and carriage ride accross from the shop and enjoy Chicago!
Excellent Vietnamese with a French flair! Perfect Outdoor seating area too! Enjoy!
http://www.lecolonialchicago.com/
25 locals recommend
Le Colonial Chicago
57 E Oak StExcellent Vietnamese with a French flair! Perfect Outdoor seating area too! Enjoy!
http://www.lecolonialchicago.com/
One of my favorites for brunch or lunch! RL can get packed so call ahead or plan on a wait! http://www.rlrestaurant.com/
18 locals recommend
RL Restaurant
115 E Chicago AveOne of my favorites for brunch or lunch! RL can get packed so call ahead or plan on a wait! http://www.rlrestaurant.com/
Excellent Delivery/Carry out Thai Food or dine in! http://www.starofsiamchicago.com/menu.htm
8 locals recommend
Star of Siam
11 E Illinois StExcellent Delivery/Carry out Thai Food or dine in! http://www.starofsiamchicago.com/menu.htm
Close to home with excellent steak! http://www.mastrosrestaurants.com/Locations/IL/71-Chicago-Main/Default.aspx
18 locals recommend
Mastro's Steakhouse
520 N Dearborn StClose to home with excellent steak! http://www.mastrosrestaurants.com/Locations/IL/71-Chicago-Main/Default.aspx
If you are looking for an incredible place and again want to venture out of the downtown. Get in right when they open or be preapred to wait! http://folklorechicago.com/tangosur/index.html
119 locals recommend
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveIf you are looking for an incredible place and again want to venture out of the downtown. Get in right when they open or be preapred to wait! http://folklorechicago.com/tangosur/index.html
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdGreat Mexican fast food
Riva Crab House
700 E Grand AveElegant dining with good fish on Navy Pier
D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
345 East Grand AvenueGood outdoor seating and bar that is within walking distance.
Quay
465 E Illinois StGreat sports bar with good food.
Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StGreat food on Restaurant Row
Nellcôte
833 W Randolph StBest spanish tapas in the city! Also open late!
Drinks & Nightlife
Good burgers, great key lime pie and wonderful drinks. You can sit outside and people watch.
Margaritaville
700 E Grand AveGood burgers, great key lime pie and wonderful drinks. You can sit outside and people watch.