Kathleen (Kat)’s guidebook
Restaurants within walking distance
There are so many restaurants within walking distance. Check out some of our favorites!
Pasta Palazzo
1966 N Halsted StHome made pasta, great prices, delicious sangria!
Perfect for the gram! Delicious brunch and great patio seating.
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Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StPerfect for the gram! Delicious brunch and great patio seating.
Brunch buffet and Kids eat for free during brunch!
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Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar
1954 N Halsted StBrunch buffet and Kids eat for free during brunch!
Tapas at its best, Sangria that keeps flowing, and top notch service! My favorite are the patatas bravas and any Paella on the menu.
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StTapas at its best, Sangria that keeps flowing, and top notch service! My favorite are the patatas bravas and any Paella on the menu.
Amazing spicy chicken sandwiches! They have no-spice for those that can't handle the heat.
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The Budlong Hot Chicken
1008 W Armitage AveAmazing spicy chicken sandwiches! They have no-spice for those that can't handle the heat.
Fritzy's Lincoln Park
723 W Armitage AveGood old chicago dogs. Don't forget the Chicago rule - no ketchup on the dogs!
Sweet Tooth Fix
Dessert and treats!
The caramel is made in house and the menu changes all the time. Can't decide? They give you samples!!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveThe caramel is made in house and the menu changes all the time. Can't decide? They give you samples!!
Home made italian ice. I love the italian fro-yo which is any of the italian ice flavors layered with frozen yogurt! The line can get long, but its worth the wait.
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Annette's Italian Ice
2009 N Bissell StHome made italian ice. I love the italian fro-yo which is any of the italian ice flavors layered with frozen yogurt! The line can get long, but its worth the wait.
Need a gift for someone back home? Try these super special chocolates!
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Vosges Haut-Chocolat
951 W Armitage AveNeed a gift for someone back home? Try these super special chocolates!
Le Macaron French Pastries
543 Oakbrook CenterMacarons and gelato. enough said!
Terry's Toffee
1853 W Armitage AveIt's 5 o'clock somewhere!
J9 Wine Bar
1961 North Halsted StreetGreat selection and cool vibe.
Marquee Lounge
1973 N Halsted StPick up a bottle or two here and have a drink at home! The employees give great recommendations.
Off Premise: Real wine, Whiskey, Craft Beer
1128 W Armitage AvePick up a bottle or two here and have a drink at home! The employees give great recommendations.
Tripoli Tavern
1147 W Armitage AveBeaumont Bar And Grill
2020 N Halsted StChicago Tourist Attractions
Places to visit while in Chicago!
Don't miss a photo at Cloud Gate (aka The Bean), let your kids run through the waterfalls at Crown Fountain (aka the spitting faces), and Pritzker Pavilion, Check out the schedule for great music/performances at Pritzker Pavilion: https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/parks-and-outdoors/millennium-park/summer-music-series/
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StDon't miss a photo at Cloud Gate (aka The Bean), let your kids run through the waterfalls at Crown Fountain (aka the spitting faces), and Pritzker Pavilion, Check out the schedule for great music/performances at Pritzker Pavilion: https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/parks-and-outdoors/millennium-park/summer-music-series/
If you can't catch a game, you can still get the vibe from the 'hood!
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Wrigleyville
If you can't catch a game, you can still get the vibe from the 'hood!
There's a typo - this is really Sears Tower ;). Skydeck is awesome!
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrThere's a typo - this is really Sears Tower ;). Skydeck is awesome!
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan Aveanother great view of Chicago!
It's free to enter. Parking can be pricy in the lot and tough street parking locally. You can also take the bus, lyft/uber, or a stroll here!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's free to enter. Parking can be pricy in the lot and tough street parking locally. You can also take the bus, lyft/uber, or a stroll here!
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
2121 N Stockton DrGreat way to relax and also get some great photos of the city!
A tranquil place with lots to see. Step outside and catch a glimpse of our amazing skyline!
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Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrA tranquil place with lots to see. Step outside and catch a glimpse of our amazing skyline!
Nearby Parks for the Kids
Park No. 535
800 W Wisconsin StSmall playlot half a block away from our unit.
Great park to stop by if you're walking to Lincoln Park zoo!
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling StGreat park to stop by if you're walking to Lincoln Park zoo!
Adams Playground Park
1919 N Seminary AveThis has a fun splashpad for the small ones!