Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Shopping

Tons of great deals here and near O'hare Airport!
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Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets Way
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Tons of great deals here and near O'hare Airport!
Local shopping mall with all of the necessities, just walking distance away. Target, Starbucks, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more.
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The Brickyard
2600 N Narragansett Ave
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Local shopping mall with all of the necessities, just walking distance away. Target, Starbucks, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more.

Food Scene

Great local spot with fresh pan Asian Cuisine. Rated one fo The 15 Best Asian Restaurants in Chicago by Foursquare. Restuarnt if very close, and delivers quickly. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jess-cafe-chicago
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Jess Cafe
5819 W Belmont Ave
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Great local spot with fresh pan Asian Cuisine. Rated one fo The 15 Best Asian Restaurants in Chicago by Foursquare. Restuarnt if very close, and delivers quickly. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jess-cafe-chicago
Iconic Chicago HotDogs joint since 1946. Cash only. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/gene-and-judes-river-grove
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Gene & Jude's
2720 N River Rd
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Iconic Chicago HotDogs joint since 1946. Cash only. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/gene-and-judes-river-grove
Chicago original! No need to travel to downtown, save yourself the stress. 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/elis-cheesecake-world-chicago
Eli's Cheesecake Company
6701 W Forest Preserve Dr
Chicago original! No need to travel to downtown, save yourself the stress. 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/elis-cheesecake-world-chicago
Food Network star Anthony Bourdain visits Johnnie's Beef when he's in town. This is a true Chicago classic! 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnnies-beef-elmwood-park
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Johnnie's Beef
7500 W North Ave
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Food Network star Anthony Bourdain visits Johnnie's Beef when he's in town. This is a true Chicago classic! 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnnies-beef-elmwood-park
Chicago staple deep-dish pizza. Just 10 minutes away!
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
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Chicago staple deep-dish pizza. Just 10 minutes away!
Authentic Mexican food, just around the corner. Prices are great, and service is too!
El Taconazo La Fiesta
7146 W Diversey Ave
Authentic Mexican food, just around the corner. Prices are great, and service is too!
This very romantic spot offers modern, chef-driven tacos and Mexican fare along with fun, tropical cocktails & refreshing beers. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cochinita-taco-co-chicago-2
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Cochinita Taco Co.
3938 N Central Ave
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This very romantic spot offers modern, chef-driven tacos and Mexican fare along with fun, tropical cocktails & refreshing beers. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cochinita-taco-co-chicago-2
Great local diner!
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great local diner!
Just steps away!
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Dunkin' Donuts
3960 W Irving Park Rd
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Just steps away!
Short walk away!
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Starbucks
711 Lake St
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Short walk away!
Just a 5 minute walk!
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan Rd
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Just a 5 minute walk!
Best BBQ in Chicago. Zagat rated. Loved by Guy Fieri of the Food Network. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/smoque-bbq-chicago
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Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski Rd
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Best BBQ in Chicago. Zagat rated. Loved by Guy Fieri of the Food Network. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/smoque-bbq-chicago
Romantic Italian Restaurant! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/legno-chicago-chicago
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Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central Ave
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Romantic Italian Restaurant! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/legno-chicago-chicago
One of Chicago's best burgers and adult milkshakes! 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brgrbelly-chicago-3
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BRGRBELLY Portage Park
5739 W Irving Park Rd
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One of Chicago's best burgers and adult milkshakes! 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brgrbelly-chicago-3
Authentic Cuban food, highly rated. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/se%C3%B1or-pan-cafe-chicago-4
Senor Pan Cafe
4612 W Fullerton Ave
Authentic Cuban food, highly rated. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/se%C3%B1or-pan-cafe-chicago-4
Local bakery that has some of the best donuts in town!
Somethin' Sweet Donuts
5112 W Fullerton Ave
Local bakery that has some of the best donuts in town!
One of Chicago's best authentic Puerto Rican Restaurants! Order a "Jibarito," a Chicago original! 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ponce-restaurant-chicago
Ponce Restaurant
4313 W Fullerton Ave
One of Chicago's best authentic Puerto Rican Restaurants! Order a "Jibarito," a Chicago original! 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ponce-restaurant-chicago
Cute cafe and bakery!
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Fannie's Cafe, Bakery, And Boutique
4042 N Milwaukee Ave
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Cute cafe and bakery!
Adorable little local cafe that offers gelato, frozen yogurt, coffee, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, and has a candy wall! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mias-gelato-cafe-chicago-3
Mia's Gelato Cafe
4200 North Central Avenue
Adorable little local cafe that offers gelato, frozen yogurt, coffee, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, and has a candy wall! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mias-gelato-cafe-chicago-3
Local Tea Shop. 5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tease-tea-shoppe-chicago
Tea'se Tea Shoppe
5755 Irving Park Rd
Local Tea Shop. 5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tease-tea-shoppe-chicago
Local coffee shop.
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Portage Grounds
5501 W Irving Park Rd
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Local coffee shop.
Rated best restaurant in nearby popular Chicago suburb by Trip Advisory! Very romantic, and surrounded by a picturesque little town. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/maya-del-sol-oak-park?osq=best+restaurants
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Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park Ave
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Rated best restaurant in nearby popular Chicago suburb by Trip Advisory! Very romantic, and surrounded by a picturesque little town. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/maya-del-sol-oak-park?osq=best+restaurants

Drinks & Nightlife

The original Tiki Bar of Chicago. Hidden gem with tons of flare! Close and on the way to the airport. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/hala-kahiki-river-grove
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Hala Kahiki Lounge
2834 River Rd
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The original Tiki Bar of Chicago. Hidden gem with tons of flare! Close and on the way to the airport. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/hala-kahiki-river-grove
Chicago popular brewery, great bar and delicious food! Surrounded by tons of nightlife options. Highly rated, 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/revolution-brewing-chicago
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
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Chicago popular brewery, great bar and delicious food! Surrounded by tons of nightlife options. Highly rated, 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/revolution-brewing-chicago
Great food, great drinks! Best cocktails in area. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/scofflaw-chicago
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
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Great food, great drinks! Best cocktails in area. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/scofflaw-chicago

Parks & Nature

Beautiful park surrounded by cute local restaurants and shops!
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Portage Park
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Beautiful park surrounded by cute local restaurants and shops!
Has a track, pool, and skating rink! Huge park, great for long walks.
Riis Park Playground
6100 W Fullerton Ave
Has a track, pool, and skating rink! Huge park, great for long walks.
Great biking and hiking trails!
Forest Preserve Drive
Forest Preserve Drive
Great biking and hiking trails!
Just one bus ride away!
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Fullerton Beach
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Just one bus ride away!

Entertainment & Activities

Ticket prices are only $3.99 before 4pm on all current movies! After 4pm, tickets are at $5.99. Just one short bus ride away.
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AMC Galewood Crossings 14
5530 W Homer St
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Ticket prices are only $3.99 before 4pm on all current movies! After 4pm, tickets are at $5.99. Just one short bus ride away.

Essentials

Great prices, organic and local options, fresh fruits and veggies, and walking distance.
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Tony's Fresh Market
5630 W Belmont Ave
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Great prices, organic and local options, fresh fruits and veggies, and walking distance.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
5200 W Fullerton Ave
Just a short walk away from 24 hour gym!
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XSport Fitness
2310 W Logan Blvd
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Just a short walk away from 24 hour gym!

Sightseeing

Food scene, drinks and nightlife, live music and concerts. Popular Chicago neighborhood.
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Logan Square
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Food scene, drinks and nightlife, live music and concerts. Popular Chicago neighborhood.