Brennan’s Guide to Chicago
Sightseeing
I love the Shedd. Due to COVID regulations, you need advance tickets and you must make a reservation time- however this also means that the aquarium is much less crowded than it usually is and there are no school field trips. Fun for adults and kids!
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrI love the Shedd. Due to COVID regulations, you need advance tickets and you must make a reservation time- however this also means that the aquarium is much less crowded than it usually is and there are no school field trips. Fun for adults and kids!
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThere is no admittance fee, so it’s nice to just take a scenic walk around
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThere is no admittance fee, so it’s nice to just take a scenic walk around
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveRent a bike from Divvy and take a ride along and old highway that has been transformed to pedestrian path
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueRent a bike from Divvy and take a ride along and old highway that has been transformed to pedestrian path
Food scene
Wake up and take a short, 5 minute walk down to this coffee shop for coffee and breakfast!
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Brew Brew Coffee & Tea
3832 W Diversey AveWake up and take a short, 5 minute walk down to this coffee shop for coffee and breakfast!
Use DoorDash or Uber Eats to get pizza, sides and alcohol delivered from Happy Camper. They even currently have meal bundles available.
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Happy Camper - Wrigleyville
3458 N Clark StUse DoorDash or Uber Eats to get pizza, sides and alcohol delivered from Happy Camper. They even currently have meal bundles available.
If you have never had deep dish pizza, definitely get a 4 corners (or 8 corners) pizza delivered from Jet's.
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Jet's Pizza
3951 N Kimball AveIf you have never had deep dish pizza, definitely get a 4 corners (or 8 corners) pizza delivered from Jet's.
Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee AveVolcano Sushi Restaurant
2521 North California AvenueProxi
565 W Randolph StIf you are looking for a nicer dinner out, this place is great!
My favorite taco spot! They even have to go margaritas!
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Tacos Tequilas
2919 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite taco spot! They even have to go margaritas!
Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California Ave
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveA fun tiki bar! With VERY strong drinks
Essentials
Binny's has a massive selection of beer, wine, and liquor... and less than a 10 minute walk from your unit!
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Binny's Beverage Depot - Logan Square
3934 W Diversey AveBinny's has a massive selection of beer, wine, and liquor... and less than a 10 minute walk from your unit!
This is a huge grocery store, less than a 10 minute walk from your unit. Great selection and lots of prepared meals to grab and go.
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Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdThis is a huge grocery store, less than a 10 minute walk from your unit. Great selection and lots of prepared meals to grab and go.
Things to do
This place is walking distance from your unit… really fun bowling and great drinks.
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Avondale Bowl
3118 N Milwaukee AveThis place is walking distance from your unit… really fun bowling and great drinks.
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Ungaphoswa
Please note current COVID restrictions for Chicago.
Face masks are required in all public buildings as well as on busy streets.
Dine in service in restaurants is currently prohibited in the city of Chicago. Download delivery apps like Uber Eats or DoorDash to get a taste of Chicago delivered right to your unit. Use my links to get $ off your first meal:
Uber Eats $10 off: Enter promo code "eats-992e3" at checkout
DoorDash $10 off: Use link https://drd.sh/wZfiTl