Will’s guidebook
Food scene
Great atmosphere, food, outdoor dining, people watching, etc.
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGreat atmosphere, food, outdoor dining, people watching, etc.
they make their own beer. outdoor seating, great atmosphere. Food is good too!
96 locals recommend
DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadwaythey make their own beer. outdoor seating, great atmosphere. Food is good too!
Maison Marcel
3114 N BroadwayGreat place for french pastry, coffee, relaxed scene.
The best view of Millennium Park is from the rooftop at Cindy's. Have a drink and stay warm with the heaters while being outside with a birds eye view of the city.
139 locals recommend
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveThe best view of Millennium Park is from the rooftop at Cindy's. Have a drink and stay warm with the heaters while being outside with a birds eye view of the city.
Drew's on Halsted
3201 N Halsted StExcellent food, service and city ambiance. Just a few blocks from our place.
Just 2 blocks away, this store has high end groceries, prepared foods for carry-out and liquor.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveJust 2 blocks away, this store has high end groceries, prepared foods for carry-out and liquor.
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StOne of the most comfortable rooftop bars with great view and vibe.
Sightseeing
You can walk there or take the Red Line train which is a few blocks away.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StYou can walk there or take the Red Line train which is a few blocks away.
Boat races on Wednesday night. Nice place to walk around and explore.
8 locals recommend
Belmont Harbor
Belmont HarborBoat races on Wednesday night. Nice place to walk around and explore.
Free admittance. Walking distance. Lots of cool animals. Chicago favorite.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree admittance. Walking distance. Lots of cool animals. Chicago favorite.
Montrose Beach has free parking, concessions, 2 cafes/ bars on the beach , bathrooms, smooth sand, shade and grass. It's about 1 mile up lakeshore drive from us. There is also walking trails and a bird sanctuary there.
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach has free parking, concessions, 2 cafes/ bars on the beach , bathrooms, smooth sand, shade and grass. It's about 1 mile up lakeshore drive from us. There is also walking trails and a bird sanctuary there.
Unique bar, grille, restaurant and boat dock with rentals for boats and kayaks. You'll feel like your miles away from the city, but actually you're right in the middle of it. Rent a doughnut boat and putter along the river with all your friends.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell StreetUnique bar, grille, restaurant and boat dock with rentals for boats and kayaks. You'll feel like your miles away from the city, but actually you're right in the middle of it. Rent a doughnut boat and putter along the river with all your friends.
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StWorld famous "bean" take a photo there
Learn some history about the unique buildings in Chicago
47 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
RiverwalkLearn some history about the unique buildings in Chicago
Odyssey Cruise River North
Have dinner on a boat while seeing Chicago from the lake.
Neighborhoods
Wrigleyville
Lots of bars and nightlife
Boystown
World class gay scene. Everything you can imagine and more.
Cool, busy, young and trendy neighbor with lots of eating, drinking, nightlife, etc.
7 locals recommend
Lake View East
Cool, busy, young and trendy neighbor with lots of eating, drinking, nightlife, etc.
Old Town
Lots of cool places to eat or have a drink. All along Wells street.
Lots of cool places, trendy eats, drinks and shopping. Lively day and night.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveLots of cool places, trendy eats, drinks and shopping. Lively day and night.
Roscoe Village
Trendy place for eat, drink, music and shopping.
activity
Walking distance or a short drive away, this beautiful course is right on the lakefront. Nice 19th hole for a drink while you tally up your scorecard.
27 locals recommend
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3701 N Recreation DrWalking distance or a short drive away, this beautiful course is right on the lakefront. Nice 19th hole for a drink while you tally up your scorecard.
Walk or short drive to this multi-tiered driving range on the lakefront. Beautiful lake views and a nice outdoor cafe next to it for a drink or snack.
32 locals recommend
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyWalk or short drive to this multi-tiered driving range on the lakefront. Beautiful lake views and a nice outdoor cafe next to it for a drink or snack.
just a short drive away, these tennis courts are free to use with a reservation. On the lakefront with beautiful views and there is a cafe nearby on the lakefront for a snack or drink.
19 locals recommend
Waveland Park Tennis Courts
3650 N Recreation Drjust a short drive away, these tennis courts are free to use with a reservation. On the lakefront with beautiful views and there is a cafe nearby on the lakefront for a snack or drink.