Guidebook for Chicago
Parks & Nature
The Bloomingdale Trail, part of “The 606” park system, is a 3-mile, elevated rail-trail on Chicago’s northwest side. Built on a former rail line, the trail sits 17 feet above four of the city’s neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square. An estimated 80,000-plus people live within a 10-minute walk of the pathway and the parks surrounding it.
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailThe Bloomingdale Trail, part of “The 606” park system, is a 3-mile, elevated rail-trail on Chicago’s northwest side. Built on a former rail line, the trail sits 17 feet above four of the city’s neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square. An estimated 80,000-plus people live within a 10-minute walk of the pathway and the parks surrounding it.
Great place to ice skate in the winter season. Great place to explore in the warmer months.
175 locals recommend
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StGreat place to ice skate in the winter season. Great place to explore in the warmer months.
Essentials
Grocery store in the community where you can buy any food items at a reasonable price.
128 locals recommend
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveGrocery store in the community where you can buy any food items at a reasonable price.
Also known as "La Fruteria". Located 2 blocks from guest suite. You can find fresh produce there. It is a neighborhood store well known in their Hispanic food brands.
31 locals recommend
Armitage Produce
3334 W Armitage AveAlso known as "La Fruteria". Located 2 blocks from guest suite. You can find fresh produce there. It is a neighborhood store well known in their Hispanic food brands.
Food Scene
Vegan restaurants located blocks away from guest suite. Has outdoor seating in the summer. 2 blocks away
80 locals recommend
GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage AveVegan restaurants located blocks away from guest suite. Has outdoor seating in the summer. 2 blocks away
Tacos Garcia
3327 W Armitage AveMexican restaurant located 2 blocks from guest suite.
Fairly new place. Great Coffee and has gotten great reviews. 2 blocks away
44 locals recommend
Damn Fine Coffee Bar
3317 W Armitage AveFairly new place. Great Coffee and has gotten great reviews. 2 blocks away
The Spice Room
2906 W Armitage AveIndian Food with good reviews
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StCheck out the The Bean.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub grub served in a relaxed urban-rustic bar with cozy nooks. Within walking distace
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub grub served in a relaxed urban-rustic bar with cozy nooks. Within walking distace
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveLong time neighborhood blues bar.
Laid-back neighborhood bar with burgers, salads & starters, craft beers & cocktails plus a patio.
31 locals recommend
The Moonlighter
3204 W Armitage AveLaid-back neighborhood bar with burgers, salads & starters, craft beers & cocktails plus a patio.
Refined watering hole serving diverse beers & cocktails in laid-back digs with a patio. Within walking distance.
45 locals recommend
Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage AveRefined watering hole serving diverse beers & cocktails in laid-back digs with a patio. Within walking distance.
Entertainment & Activities
Barcade. Have live music some nights. Great atmosphere. Classic video games.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveBarcade. Have live music some nights. Great atmosphere. Classic video games.
In the heart of Logan Square. Brew and view. Built in 1915, this 906-seat movie house sports vintage decor & includes a full bar & lounge.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveIn the heart of Logan Square. Brew and view. Built in 1915, this 906-seat movie house sports vintage decor & includes a full bar & lounge.
Getting Around
The Kimball bus stop is located on the corner of Kmball and Dickens. Line runs North and South. Bus northbound takes you to the Kimball blue line train station.
Kimball & Dickens station
The Kimball bus stop is located on the corner of Kmball and Dickens. Line runs North and South. Bus northbound takes you to the Kimball blue line train station.
Blue line train will take you to the airport, downtown, wicker park, bucktown.
48 locals recommend
Belmont Snack Shop
3407 W Belmont AveBlue line train will take you to the airport, downtown, wicker park, bucktown.