Guidebook for Chicago
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Voted #1 best art museum in the United States. I absolutely love this place. I think you will too.
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveVoted #1 best art museum in the United States. I absolutely love this place. I think you will too.
If you are really into art you can't miss this place.
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveIf you are really into art you can't miss this place.
A big tourist location in Chicago. Can get a bit crowded with a long wait time but it makes for a great photo.
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrA big tourist location in Chicago. Can get a bit crowded with a long wait time but it makes for a great photo.
Expensive yet very cool place to grab a drink or have dinner with a gorgeous view.
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360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveExpensive yet very cool place to grab a drink or have dinner with a gorgeous view.
My favorite blues bar in the city hands down. Loads of fun, dancing, and non-stop live music.
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StMy favorite blues bar in the city hands down. Loads of fun, dancing, and non-stop live music.
If you are looking for a cool place to grab a drink and listen to some amazing Jazz go no further.
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayIf you are looking for a cool place to grab a drink and listen to some amazing Jazz go no further.
Modern speakeasy stile haven for mixologist enthusiasts. Ask me how to get in because you might not find it if you don't.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveModern speakeasy stile haven for mixologist enthusiasts. Ask me how to get in because you might not find it if you don't.
A well kept, classic must for baseball or any sport fan
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StA well kept, classic must for baseball or any sport fan
Beautiful sculpture, a must see for anyone visiting the city.
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Umgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph StBeautiful sculpture, a must see for anyone visiting the city.
One of the coolest things to do in Chicago is have a wine and cheese picnic at the pavilion while listening to some free classical music. See website for times. http://www.jaypritzkerpavilion.com
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StOne of the coolest things to do in Chicago is have a wine and cheese picnic at the pavilion while listening to some free classical music. See website for times. http://www.jaypritzkerpavilion.com
Huge natural history museum always with interesting visiting exibitions
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrHuge natural history museum always with interesting visiting exibitions
Interesting spot but I find it better for kids than adults. The view of the city from this location is unbeatable. Awesome place for a picture.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrInteresting spot but I find it better for kids than adults. The view of the city from this location is unbeatable. Awesome place for a picture.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrBeautiful aquarium a MUST visit
Beautiful place to take a stroll, especially during fall or spring. Check out the free zoo and greenhouse.
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Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrBeautiful place to take a stroll, especially during fall or spring. Check out the free zoo and greenhouse.
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveCool place to watch a concert
A Chinatown like any other. Great place to eat. I suggest a boat tour through the river that ends up here.
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Chinatown
A Chinatown like any other. Great place to eat. I suggest a boat tour through the river that ends up here.
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StAlways a fun time
This is the place many famous comedians came from. A must visit.
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The Second City
230 W North AveThis is the place many famous comedians came from. A must visit.
Italian market and restaurant. Great coffee, gelato, and food. Good spot to go take a break while shopping on the magnificent mile.
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StItalian market and restaurant. Great coffee, gelato, and food. Good spot to go take a break while shopping on the magnificent mile.
Cool gallery within the only building left standing after the great Chicago fire.
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3 Greens Market
354 W Hubbard StCool gallery within the only building left standing after the great Chicago fire.
Cool area to go walk around, look at shops and grab dinner.
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Lincoln Square
Cool area to go walk around, look at shops and grab dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a cool place to grab some food or drinks by the beach? This is it. With varying types of live music this place is my go to spot for some time under the sun.
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The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor DrLooking for a cool place to grab some food or drinks by the beach? This is it. With varying types of live music this place is my go to spot for some time under the sun.
Carmine's
1043 N Rush StReally tasty italian food
Benchmark
1510 N Wells StCool sports bar
Bar Deville
Cool bar to get an awesome drink in
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StAnother cool place to grab a drink
Another cool bar! Looks like Chicago has lots of those. Could it be the long winters?
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Delilah's Chicago
2771 North Lincoln AvenueAnother cool bar! Looks like Chicago has lots of those. Could it be the long winters?
Fusion restaurant with cool rooftop bar and always interesting food. Expensive but worth it.
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ZED451
739 N Clark StFusion restaurant with cool rooftop bar and always interesting food. Expensive but worth it.
Nookies Edgewater
My go to spot for brunch!
Shopping
Ravinia Festival Box Office
418 Sheridan RdBeautiful place to watch a concert
Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetLatin fusion restaurant. A bit pricy but worth it!
Food Scene
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
2032 W Devon AveGreat Indian-Pakistani food
Cool place to grab a drink or bite to eat while listening to live music and enjoying the awesome view of the lake
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The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdCool place to grab a drink or bite to eat while listening to live music and enjoying the awesome view of the lake
If you like ramen and gangsta rap this is the place for you!
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Furious Spoon Wicker Park
If you like ramen and gangsta rap this is the place for you!
Nookies Too
2114 N Halsted StMy go to spot for brunch!