Megan’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Chicago Loop
River North
Hipster Artsy neighborhood with tons of coffee shops, galleries, boutiques
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveHipster Artsy neighborhood with tons of coffee shops, galleries, boutiques
West Loop
Breakfast/Brunch
12 S. Michigan Ave.
Hip, stylish bar/rooftop eatery at the
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
with choice seasonal fare.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveIconic diner that’s been serving
hearty breakfasts & lunches since
1923.
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Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdIconic diner that’s been serving
hearty breakfasts & lunches since
1923.
Modern, all-day venue combining an
American eatery, wine & cocktail bar
& a bakery/cafe.
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Beatrix
519 N Clark StModern, all-day venue combining an
American eatery, wine & cocktail bar
& a bakery/cafe.
312 W. Chestnut St.
Casual, tennis-themed stop for coffee
drinks,breakfast, lunch, sandwiches
and baked goods.
DropShot Coffee & Snack Bar
312 W Chestnut St312 W. Chestnut St.
Casual, tennis-themed stop for coffee
drinks,breakfast, lunch, sandwiches
and baked goods.
Night Life
Tiki drinks (flaming options
included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a
retro Polynesian-island setting.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki drinks (flaming options
included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a
retro Polynesian-island setting.
People-watching & late-night dancing
to club music take center stage at
this underground hot spot.
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Underground
56 W Illinois StPeople-watching & late-night dancing
to club music take center stage at
this underground hot spot.
Intimate lounge/club delivering
drinks, karaoke & dancing in a
historic building.
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Brando's Speakeasy
343 S Dearborn StIntimate lounge/club delivering
drinks, karaoke & dancing in a
historic building.
Funky arcade bar with loads of
throwback video games plus craft
beers, cocktails & upscale pub fare
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Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlFunky arcade bar with loads of
throwback video games plus craft
beers, cocktails & upscale pub fare
Sightseeing
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s
premier commercial district with the
most retail stores per square mile in
the entire nation!
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s
premier commercial district with the
most retail stores per square mile in
the entire nation!
N. Michigan & E. Lower Wacker Dr.
Explore the iconic Riverwalk with a
number of dining, entertainment and
tour options.
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrN. Michigan & E. Lower Wacker Dr.
Explore the iconic Riverwalk with a
number of dining, entertainment and
tour options.
201 E. Randolph St.
Gorgeous public park with endless
amazing views.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St201 E. Randolph St.
Gorgeous public park with endless
amazing views.
This museum houses one of the
largest collections of contemporary
works in the nation and frequently
hosts major touring exhibits.
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThis museum houses one of the
largest collections of contemporary
works in the nation and frequently
hosts major touring exhibits.
Explore Chicago like never before
with Skydeck Chicago. Offering
spectacular views spanning up to
four states. A one-stop Chicago
experience
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Willis Tower Skydeck
Explore Chicago like never before
with Skydeck Chicago. Offering
spectacular views spanning up to
four states. A one-stop Chicago
experience
Built in 1921, The Field Museum of
Natural History, also known as The
Field Museum, is a natural history
museum in Chicago, & is one of the
largest such museums in the world.
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrBuilt in 1921, The Field Museum of
Natural History, also known as The
Field Museum, is a natural history
museum in Chicago, & is one of the
largest such museums in the world.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLunch
21 N. Wabash Ave.
You have to walk through a jewelry
store to get to Oasis Cafe, but don’t
let that stop you! This hidden gem
has some of the best Mediterranean
food in the city
Oasis Cafe
21 N Wabash Ave21 N. Wabash Ave.
You have to walk through a jewelry
store to get to Oasis Cafe, but don’t
let that stop you! This hidden gem
has some of the best Mediterranean
food in the city
838 W. Montrose Ave.
Relaxed all-vegan eatery offering
coffee, tea, wraps, salads, smoothies
& desserts.
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Earth's Healing Café
1942 W Montrose Ave838 W. Montrose Ave.
Relaxed all-vegan eatery offering
coffee, tea, wraps, salads, smoothies
& desserts.
100 W. Ontario St.
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs and
Italian beef, serving up beer and wine
in retro digs
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St100 W. Ontario St.
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs and
Italian beef, serving up beer and wine
in retro digs
A creative seafood & pork-focused
menu featuring global brews in a hip
setting with communal tables.
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The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketA creative seafood & pork-focused
menu featuring global brews in a hip
setting with communal tables.
Dinner
Iconic Chicago-style deep-dish pies
baked with cornmeal crusts in a redcheckered tablecloth space.
Gino's East
162 E Superior StBest Mexican food in the South Loop.
Huge portions & a local hidden gem.
Try the Sangria Margarita!
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La Cantina
1911 S Michigan AveBest Mexican food in the South Loop.
Huge portions & a local hidden gem.
Try the Sangria Margarita!
Ema
74 W Illinois StOld-school Chicago steakhouse
serving meat, seafood & Italian
specialties in a traditional setting.
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Gene & Georgetti
500 N Franklin StOld-school Chicago steakhouse
serving meat, seafood & Italian
specialties in a traditional setting.
Stylish modern steakhouse with a
patio overlooking the river & a digital
wine list.
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Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N LaSalle DrStylish modern steakhouse with a
patio overlooking the river & a digital
wine list.
LYFE Kitchens makes healthconcious, feel-good food that tastes great too. Lots of veggie/vegan/
special diet options, local beer & tap
wine and fantastic desserts.
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LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario StLYFE Kitchens makes healthconcious, feel-good food that tastes great too. Lots of veggie/vegan/
special diet options, local beer & tap
wine and fantastic desserts.
Coffee
This tiny spot is tucked inside Green
Street Smoked Meats. The unique
menu features drinks by latte artist
Hiroshi Sawada, who runs a few coffee
shops in Japan. His unique Military
Latte mashes green tea & vanilla
syrup into a wonderful concoction
that will leave patrons buzzed.
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Sawada Coffee
112 N Green StThis tiny spot is tucked inside Green
Street Smoked Meats. The unique
menu features drinks by latte artist
Hiroshi Sawada, who runs a few coffee
shops in Japan. His unique Military
Latte mashes green tea & vanilla
syrup into a wonderful concoction
that will leave patrons buzzed.