Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Best breakfast skillet and bread pudding french toast.
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Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
3348 W Bryn Mawr AveBest breakfast skillet and bread pudding french toast.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveDonuts!!!!
Paulie Gee's Logan Square
2451 N Milwaukee AveGet the Neffy's and Pizza Cup winner.
La Nonna
3400 N Lawndale AveLocal neighborhood gem. The best empanadas.
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StBest cupcakes ever. The creme brule is amazing.
Multiple locations and dairy free options.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveMultiple locations and dairy free options.
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest deep dish. Cheese in the crust.
Drinks & Nightlife
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StGreat hidden gem Tiki Bar in a basement.
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveGreat Blues in a small venue.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe "Bean" or "Cloud Gate"
Check the summer schedule for free movies and music in the park.
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I-Grant Park
337 E Randolph StCheck the summer schedule for free movies and music in the park.
Left out the door and walk towards McDonalds. Bus stop will be on the south side of Irving Park Rd. Take the 80 Bus and get off at Clark. Turn right on Clark and follow the crowds.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StLeft out the door and walk towards McDonalds. Bus stop will be on the south side of Irving Park Rd. Take the 80 Bus and get off at Clark. Turn right on Clark and follow the crowds.
Great interactive museum. Use the Spot Hero app for parking.
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Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrGreat interactive museum. Use the Spot Hero app for parking.
Free entrance to the zoo. Use the app Spot Hero for the cheapest parking.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree entrance to the zoo. Use the app Spot Hero for the cheapest parking.
Family friendly museum. Use the app Spot Hero for the cheapest parking.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrFamily friendly museum. Use the app Spot Hero for the cheapest parking.
Family friendly museum. Use the app Spot hero for the cheapest parking.
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrFamily friendly museum. Use the app Spot hero for the cheapest parking.
Essentials
Chicago has a bring your own bag policy. Bags are provided in the kitchen pantry.
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Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton Ave Chicago has a bring your own bag policy. Bags are provided in the kitchen pantry.
Getting Around
Transit: Blue and Brown line trains
15 minute walk on Central park. Take a left out the door, past McDonalds and once you hit the cul-de-sac, turn right and cross the street.
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Addison Blue Line Station
15 minute walk on Central park. Take a left out the door, past McDonalds and once you hit the cul-de-sac, turn right and cross the street.
20 minute walk. Take a left out the front door, turn left onto Berteau, turn left on Kimball and it will be on the right side of Kimball.
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Kimball station
20 minute walk. Take a left out the front door, turn left onto Berteau, turn left on Kimball and it will be on the right side of Kimball.
Parks & Nature
Portage Park
Includes a large gated dog park
Gated dog beach
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Montrose Dog Beach - Isahluko Sokuqala Ngezilwane - Kufungwa Ngokukhawuleza
West Wilson DriveGated dog beach
Great bike trail, walking trail and frisbee golf.
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Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
North McCormick BoulevardGreat bike trail, walking trail and frisbee golf.
Everything Else
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StGreat Family, Kid Friendly park.