Guidebook for Forest Park
Food Scene
This is an old school, family friendly steak house walking distance from your suite. They are famous for their French Onion soup and terrific steaks.
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Golden Steer Steakhouse
7635 Roosevelt RdThis is an old school, family friendly steak house walking distance from your suite. They are famous for their French Onion soup and terrific steaks.
Try one of their award winning beers, accompanied by wonderfully flavored food.
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Exit Strategy Brewing Co.
7700 Madison StTry one of their award winning beers, accompanied by wonderfully flavored food.
About 5 blocks away, they are usually open late. This place has outstanding burgers, really. They should rename the place Portillo's Burgers.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StAbout 5 blocks away, they are usually open late. This place has outstanding burgers, really. They should rename the place Portillo's Burgers.
There are other pizza joints, but this is my favorite! Try their deep dish.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveThere are other pizza joints, but this is my favorite! Try their deep dish.
Smokin M's BBQ
7507 Roosevelt RdExcellent chicken and homemade fries!
They serve home-style breakfast (pancakes and fluffy omlettes), and lunch daily. Reservations are suggested.
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Madison Park Kitchen
7525 Madison StThey serve home-style breakfast (pancakes and fluffy omlettes), and lunch daily. Reservations are suggested.
Essentials
I love this grocery store! They are open 24 hours a day. They include a hot food stand where you can choose fresh seafood for them to cook onsite, or try their chicken (baked, bbq or fried).
Ultra Foods
I love this grocery store! They are open 24 hours a day. They include a hot food stand where you can choose fresh seafood for them to cook onsite, or try their chicken (baked, bbq or fried).
Arts & Culture
This place has outstanding live music and terrific food. Call for current acts.
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FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt RdThis place has outstanding live music and terrific food. Call for current acts.
Head to the movies in neighboring Oak Park, to see (mostly) currently playing films.
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Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StHead to the movies in neighboring Oak Park, to see (mostly) currently playing films.
No trip to the area would be complete, without seeing the unique architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveNo trip to the area would be complete, without seeing the unique architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Play tennis, jog or in warmer months, enjoy the outstanding water park, or watch a local softball game (and yes, some of us play tennis so long as there is no snow or ice on the ground!).
Park District of Forest Park
7501 Harrison StPlay tennis, jog or in warmer months, enjoy the outstanding water park, or watch a local softball game (and yes, some of us play tennis so long as there is no snow or ice on the ground!).
Shopping
Archery Custom Shop
7240 Madison StTry something different and learn to shoot, or upgrade your existing equipment.
If you forgot something, they probably have it.
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Walmart Supercenter
1300 Des Plaines AveIf you forgot something, they probably have it.
North Riverside Mall station
7501 Cermak RdThis mall is... Well, it's a mall.
An indoor antiques mall! Some items are great, and some are not so great, but still interesting to see. This little gem is ubiquitous to the beauty and diversity of shops in beloved Forest Park. Look through the aisles and maybe find some piece of hidden treasure among the gitchy. A antique shoppers delight!
Forest Park Emporium
7345 Madison StAn indoor antiques mall! Some items are great, and some are not so great, but still interesting to see. This little gem is ubiquitous to the beauty and diversity of shops in beloved Forest Park. Look through the aisles and maybe find some piece of hidden treasure among the gitchy. A antique shoppers delight!
Everything Else
7-Eleven
7749 Roosevelt RdIf you need some gas, this place is pretty convenient.
Planet Fitness
7530 Roosevelt RdKeep up your workout regimen. You can workout 24/5 for $10 per month.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy an old fashioned ice cream parlor, that serves delicious selections of fresh ice cream, pies and cakes. Yum!
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The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
7347 Madison StEnjoy an old fashioned ice cream parlor, that serves delicious selections of fresh ice cream, pies and cakes. Yum!
Drinks & Nightlife
Award winning fine italian dining restaurant. I have worked in Italy, and can say this food is definitely authentic, as well as delicious. Worth every penny.
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Gaetano's Forest Park
7636 Madison StAward winning fine italian dining restaurant. I have worked in Italy, and can say this food is definitely authentic, as well as delicious. Worth every penny.
For live entertainment, "The Wire" in nearby Berwyn, IL is hard to beat. They have live performances from local and national bands and are very reasonably priced. They also have one of the largest HD Screens around, so you can watch anything from Film Premieres to Sporting Events. You can watch World Cup Soccer, Baseball, Football, or enjoy their visual backdrop to a bands’ sonic experience, all a short distance from your stay!
6815 W Roosevelt Rd
6815 Roosevelt RoadFor live entertainment, "The Wire" in nearby Berwyn, IL is hard to beat. They have live performances from local and national bands and are very reasonably priced. They also have one of the largest HD Screens around, so you can watch anything from Film Premieres to Sporting Events. You can watch World Cup Soccer, Baseball, Football, or enjoy their visual backdrop to a bands’ sonic experience, all a short distance from your stay!