Kristina's Guidebook

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Kristina's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Place the name with the sound. Hear bells echo. First strike will have you question, where that sound came from. And as soon the other one strike, yes, you are experiencing the 13th century in pure sound. Here is where the bell ring comes from. The Rockefeller Chapel hosts wedding ceremonies, graduations, the Circus, and reserved church services of a large congregation.
14 locals recommend
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
14 locals recommend
Place the name with the sound. Hear bells echo. First strike will have you question, where that sound came from. And as soon the other one strike, yes, you are experiencing the 13th century in pure sound. Here is where the bell ring comes from. The Rockefeller Chapel hosts wedding ceremonies, graduations, the Circus, and reserved church services of a large congregation.
66 locals recommend
Frederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn Ave
66 locals recommend

Restaurant Expedition

Great breakfast menu and best coffee.
41 locals recommend
Robust Coffee Lounge
6300 S Woodlawn Ave
41 locals recommend
Great breakfast menu and best coffee.
17minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride right off 59th and Kenwood. Transit is 2.50. Grocery store full of fresh produce, breakfast cereals, Vegetarian / Vegan friendly, fresh baked pastries, gluten free options, fresh deli section, balloons, and more.
108 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash Ave
108 locals recommend
17minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride right off 59th and Kenwood. Transit is 2.50. Grocery store full of fresh produce, breakfast cereals, Vegetarian / Vegan friendly, fresh baked pastries, gluten free options, fresh deli section, balloons, and more.
Vegan food is OUTSTANDING. For now open only on weekends. $$ and very filling and delicious. Serves filling meals, fueling shakes, seamoss, fresh juices, savory snacks, and dessert.
10 locals recommend
B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
1450 E 57th St
10 locals recommend
Vegan food is OUTSTANDING. For now open only on weekends. $$ and very filling and delicious. Serves filling meals, fueling shakes, seamoss, fresh juices, savory snacks, and dessert.
A great Asian cuisine full of a delicious menu. Cater to all speciality diets.
24 locals recommend
Noodles Etc
1333 E 57th St
24 locals recommend
A great Asian cuisine full of a delicious menu. Cater to all speciality diets.
Coffee shop. Baked goods (from croissants to breads), sit down dinner restaurant, and a wide range of ice cream flavor choices.
99 locals recommend
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th St
99 locals recommend
Coffee shop. Baked goods (from croissants to breads), sit down dinner restaurant, and a wide range of ice cream flavor choices.
Perfect for extra personal hygiene kits, flashlights, umbrellas, laundry detergent, frozen food etc... Great customer service.
72 locals recommend
Walgreens
1554 E 55th St
72 locals recommend
Perfect for extra personal hygiene kits, flashlights, umbrellas, laundry detergent, frozen food etc... Great customer service.

Neighborhoods

6122 S Kenwood Ave
6122 South Kenwood Avenue

Traveler advice

Getting around

FASTEST way south loop, Uptown, etc. Saves alot.

Metra train is on e 57th and e. Dorchester avenue. $5.00 to $7.00 one way.
Don't miss

Every Saturday Farmers Market

E. 61st and BlackStone Fresh produce, vegan options, pizza, are served every Saturdays 9am- 2pm 5 minute walk
Getting around

Accessable Public Transit for local and the Loop.

UChicago Shuttle buses operates here #59 Bus via Midway Airport 1 min. walk Bus Stop is in front of UChicago dorms, (one block North on 60th & Kenwood) #171 Bus via Hyde Park BLVD 5 min. #172 Bus via Kenwood Shop. Ctr " " #2 Bus via Navy Pier (downtown) " " Bus Fare: $2.50 one way Metra Train Station 5 min. walk on 59th & Dorchester. Fee: $5.50 one way Bus Stop is 7min. walk. on 60th and Stony Island. Buses head North toward the Loop (downtown) #6 bus [Wacker and Division] (Loop) #28 bus 47th & Lake Park (local) #28 bus Union Station (Loop) #15 bus Red Line Station
What to pack

Pack Prepared to Chicago

Bring Comfortable shoes, sneakers, or sandals. Beautiful sites, you wouldn't want to miss. For joggers, at the Midway Pliassence Park stretching 9 blocks of paved and green path walk. Raincoats or ponchos over umbrellas. Windy City turns ☂️ into kites. High rain boots gets you over huge puddles. Winter times, bring a great coat, snow boots, gloves, snow caps, ear muffs, and scarves to withstand frigid winter.