Guidebook for Wrigleyville & Chicago
Nightlife
Whether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals.
83 locals recommend
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveWhether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals.
Whether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals.
Metro / Smart Bar
3730 North Clark StreetWhether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals.
Whether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals.
Underground Lounge
952 W Newport AveWhether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals.
Whether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals. Great food and nightly live entertainment
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetWhether you're a passionate music geek trying to discover the next hot indie act or want to see one of your musical heroes in front of a crowd of thousands, here are some Wrigleyville music venues that should be on your radar. Chicago has always been a destination for touring musicians, producers and artists many of whom have played these venues. In addition you'll find musicians in town for a summer music festivals. Great food and nightly live entertainment
Sightseeing
Chicago Greeter Tours
FREE!!
www.chicagogreeter.com
Don't miss out on an opportunity to discover this beautiful city from the perspective of a local
Chicago Greeter
72 E Randolph StChicago Greeter Tours
FREE!!
www.chicagogreeter.com
Don't miss out on an opportunity to discover this beautiful city from the perspective of a local
In 3 hours or less, taste the diverse food and drink of Chicago as a neighborhood food expert offers a local's perspective of the city. They have a passion for telling stories and creating unique experiences that allow people to connect through food. Sign up for a one of a kind Chicago experience!
http://www.chicagofoodplanet.com
Chicago Food Planet
600 E Grand AveIn 3 hours or less, taste the diverse food and drink of Chicago as a neighborhood food expert offers a local's perspective of the city. They have a passion for telling stories and creating unique experiences that allow people to connect through food. Sign up for a one of a kind Chicago experience!
http://www.chicagofoodplanet.com
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co
4400 S Racine AveSee the hot spots & hit spots made famous by Al Capone, his enemies and his allies. https://gangstertour.com/
10 locals recommend
Untouchable Tour - Chicago's Original Gangster Tour
600 N Clark StSee the hot spots & hit spots made famous by Al Capone, his enemies and his allies. https://gangstertour.com/
Lincoln Park was not always the beautiful park it is today. Back in the 1800’s is was the location of the City Cemetery. Now home to the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Lincoln Park Conservatory, Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pond and so much more!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLincoln Park was not always the beautiful park it is today. Back in the 1800’s is was the location of the City Cemetery. Now home to the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Lincoln Park Conservatory, Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pond and so much more!
Chicago’s amazing Museum Campus houses three of the city’s leading institutions all in one place. Spend a day exploring the underwater world of aquatic animals at the Shedd Aquarium, a dramatic history of the natural world at The Field Museum, and the far-out galaxies of space at the Adler Planetarium. These three museums are fascinating, but learning the history behind the people and the money that made them happen is pretty fancinating too. Here are some of the things they never tell you!
In order to house the exhibits future generations, Edward Ayer convinced the merchant Marshall Field to fund the establishment of a museum. In 1905, the museum's name was changed from Columbian Museum of Chicago to Field Museum of Natural History to honor its first major benefactor, Marshall Field.
Plan Your Visit to The Field Museum
In 1915 the museum was moved to it's current location at Museum campus---prior to the move it occupied the space where the Museum of Science and Industry currently is---the ONLY building still standing from the World Fair. Construction of the new museum took almost six years to complete and cost approximately $7,000,000. (today $172,566,800)---the foundation alone took one year and extends down 95ft in some places. When it was first constructed, the building was made of 350,000 cubic feet of white Georgia marble and covered 20 acres of floor space. On May 2, 1921, the Field Museum was reopened to the public. Since that time, many additions have been made. Currently the Museum’s exhibition space occupies over 480,000 square feet. Stanley Field Hall itself accounts for a half an acre of floor space and is comprised of 300 million year old fossilized limestone. Located at each corner of Stanley Field Hall, the four muses depict the purposes for which The Field Museum was founded--knowledge, records, science and research.
The Field Museum Then and Now....
Originally the Columbian Museum of Chicago. Its collections originated from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World Fair which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World.
13 locals recommend
Museum Campus
337 E Randolph StChicago’s amazing Museum Campus houses three of the city’s leading institutions all in one place. Spend a day exploring the underwater world of aquatic animals at the Shedd Aquarium, a dramatic history of the natural world at The Field Museum, and the far-out galaxies of space at the Adler Planetarium. These three museums are fascinating, but learning the history behind the people and the money that made them happen is pretty fancinating too. Here are some of the things they never tell you!
In order to house the exhibits future generations, Edward Ayer convinced the merchant Marshall Field to fund the establishment of a museum. In 1905, the museum's name was changed from Columbian Museum of Chicago to Field Museum of Natural History to honor its first major benefactor, Marshall Field.
Plan Your Visit to The Field Museum
In 1915 the museum was moved to it's current location at Museum campus---prior to the move it occupied the space where the Museum of Science and Industry currently is---the ONLY building still standing from the World Fair. Construction of the new museum took almost six years to complete and cost approximately $7,000,000. (today $172,566,800)---the foundation alone took one year and extends down 95ft in some places. When it was first constructed, the building was made of 350,000 cubic feet of white Georgia marble and covered 20 acres of floor space. On May 2, 1921, the Field Museum was reopened to the public. Since that time, many additions have been made. Currently the Museum’s exhibition space occupies over 480,000 square feet. Stanley Field Hall itself accounts for a half an acre of floor space and is comprised of 300 million year old fossilized limestone. Located at each corner of Stanley Field Hall, the four muses depict the purposes for which The Field Museum was founded--knowledge, records, science and research.
The Field Museum Then and Now....
Originally the Columbian Museum of Chicago. Its collections originated from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World Fair which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World.
Arts & Culture
Millennium Park is pretty impressive, but when you actually understand the story behind this amazing park it become so much more interesting! Millennium Park is Chicago's pride and joy, and it should be with all the money that was and still is poured in to it. To think of all the people who made it possible and how much they've impacted tourism in Chicago with this park alone is pretty remarkable! We love our city!
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park is pretty impressive, but when you actually understand the story behind this amazing park it become so much more interesting! Millennium Park is Chicago's pride and joy, and it should be with all the money that was and still is poured in to it. To think of all the people who made it possible and how much they've impacted tourism in Chicago with this park alone is pretty remarkable! We love our city!
Grant Park AKA 'Chicago's Front Lawn' is located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park | Buckingham Fountain | The Art Institute of Chicago | Museum Campus. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings and several large annual events throughout the year. So much to do....so little time! Attractions around every corner---art, music, history, architecture--the list goes on! You'll find fun and interesting things to do every day of the year.
Grant Park Symphony and Chorus
337 E Randolph StGrant Park AKA 'Chicago's Front Lawn' is located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park | Buckingham Fountain | The Art Institute of Chicago | Museum Campus. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings and several large annual events throughout the year. So much to do....so little time! Attractions around every corner---art, music, history, architecture--the list goes on! You'll find fun and interesting things to do every day of the year.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StSouthport Avenue Shops
Southport Ave is 2 blocks from the property. 1 Miles of unique shops, boutiques, salons and more!
The Denim Lounge
2039 W Roscoe St
Evereve - Southport
3440 N Southport AveBonobos
845 W Armitage AveKrista K Boutique
3458 N Southport AveThe Red Balloon Co
3651 N Southport Ave
Johnny Was | Women's Clothing Store
3510 N Southport AveFree People
1464 N Milwaukee AvePaper Source
3543 N Southport AveUncle Dan's Outdoor Store - Lakeview
3551 North Southport AvenueGap
3416 N Southport Ave
J.Crew
929 W North Ave
lululemon
3556 N Southport AveGrocery / Market
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StFull Service Grocery / Liquor Store
Paulina Market
3501 N Lincoln AveBest meat market in Chicago---blocks from the home.
Two Whole Foods in the neighborhood
Ashland and School
Waveland and Halsted
for all your organic needs
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StTwo Whole Foods in the neighborhood
Ashland and School
Waveland and Halsted
for all your organic needs
CVS
771 N Ogden AveAmazing little neighborhood Latin Market at Grace and Southport. Fresh empanada daily---don't miss 'em!
El Mercado - Market - Butcher - Empanadas
3767 N Southport AveAmazing little neighborhood Latin Market at Grace and Southport. Fresh empanada daily---don't miss 'em!
Entertainment & Activities
Belmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveBelmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
44 locals recommend
Blue Man Group Chicago
3133 N Halsted StBelmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
Belmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
16 locals recommend
Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont AveBelmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
Belmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
31 locals recommend
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont AveBelmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StBelmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
17 locals recommend
Mercury Theater Chicago
3745 N Southport AveBelmont Theatre District
https://btdchicago.com/
Every day of the week, you can find live music or something onstage within the Belmont Theatre District, playing in state of the art multi-stage venues, nightclubs, storefronts, churches, ot renovated historic theaters. And, you can find tickets for many shows starting as low as $20! Check out HotTix for discounts on theater tickets. No longer last minute--you can plan in advance!
Wrigleville / Lakeview neighborhood, includes more than 20 theaters and 100-plus bars, restaurants and cafes, representing one of the city’s greatest concentrations of live theater, entertainment and dining attractions.
Getting Around
Kimball station
Southport and Roscoe
20 minutes to downtown
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison Street