Antoinette's Guidebook
Sightseeing
My favorite Chicago Museum. The Egypt exhibit and the Dinosaur exhibit are especially fine. See our famous T-Rex, Sue!
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrMy favorite Chicago Museum. The Egypt exhibit and the Dinosaur exhibit are especially fine. See our famous T-Rex, Sue!
Be sure to do an architectural tour, guided or self-guided, by boat or on foot. Our architecture is an awesome variety.
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Architectural Tour
1220 W Le Moyne StBe sure to do an architectural tour, guided or self-guided, by boat or on foot. Our architecture is an awesome variety.
World class art museum. Tip- check your coat. Eat in the beautiful courtyard restaurant.
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorld class art museum. Tip- check your coat. Eat in the beautiful courtyard restaurant.
Famous architect’s home and studio. Beautiful neighborhood with examples of many kinds of architecture: craftsman, Queen Ann, victorian…
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveFamous architect’s home and studio. Beautiful neighborhood with examples of many kinds of architecture: craftsman, Queen Ann, victorian…
Awesome aquarium with vintage old section and awesome newer wing where one can see presentations on various animals like dolphins.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrAwesome aquarium with vintage old section and awesome newer wing where one can see presentations on various animals like dolphins.
Terrific zoo. In Wild Encounters you can walk among wallabies. Seasonal entertainment is good. Concerts in summer, holiday lights in winter.
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I-Brookfield Zoo
8400 W 31st StTerrific zoo. In Wild Encounters you can walk among wallabies. Seasonal entertainment is good. Concerts in summer, holiday lights in winter.
Smaller zoo near the lake. Great Gorilla habitat.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StSmaller zoo near the lake. Great Gorilla habitat.
Not in the downtown area but worth the drive or train ride. The train exhibit is especially fun for children of all ages.
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Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrNot in the downtown area but worth the drive or train ride. The train exhibit is especially fun for children of all ages.
Beautiful old European style fountain. Light show at night.
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrBeautiful old European style fountain. Light show at night.
Don’t miss the spitting fountains or ice skating in winter. Must have picture by “the bean”.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StDon’t miss the spitting fountains or ice skating in winter. Must have picture by “the bean”.
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park AveFood scene
You can walk to Fitzgerald’s from my apartment. Great music scene, outdoor dining, good food and drinks.
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FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt RdYou can walk to Fitzgerald’s from my apartment. Great music scene, outdoor dining, good food and drinks.
Just a short walk away is Turano Bakery and store Stop in and buy delicious pastry and bread and coffee to have back at the apartment.
Turano Baking Company
6501 West Roosevelt RoadJust a short walk away is Turano Bakery and store Stop in and buy delicious pastry and bread and coffee to have back at the apartment.
Pete's Red Hot's
6346 Roosevelt RdGreat little neighborhood place you can walk to for a Chicago style hot dogs, gyros, greek chicken…
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Pete's Red Hot's
6346 Roosevelt RdGreat little neighborhood place you can walk to for a Chicago style hot dogs, gyros, greek chicken…
BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Coffee and casual bakery and snacks by day in cozy setting. Often live musicians. Bar and music venue in the evening.
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Friendly Tap
6733 Roosevelt RdCoffee and casual bakery and snacks by day in cozy setting. Often live musicians. Bar and music venue in the evening.
Di Nicos Pizza
24 hour pizza! Never go hungry!
Walk to this delicious bakery! Breakfast pastries, cookies, cannoli, coffee and BREADS! Take home a terrific loaf. Opens 8am. Closed Sundays.
Turano Baking Company
Walk to this delicious bakery! Breakfast pastries, cookies, cannoli, coffee and BREADS! Take home a terrific loaf. Opens 8am. Closed Sundays.
Creamiest frozen custard ever! A local favorite.
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Hole In the Wall Custard & Yogurt Shoppe
901 S Oak Park AveCreamiest frozen custard ever! A local favorite.
Sweet Monster
6604 Roosevelt RdUnusual iced drinks, bubble tea, rolled ice cream and other treats!
Baskin-Robbins
Avenue Ale House
825 S Oak Park AveBodhi Thai Bistro
6211 Roosevelt RdMy favorite Greek restaurant in Chicago area. It is so authentic in both menu and decor. You can feel like you are in Greece when you go there. Delicious food. Don’t forget the saganaki! Opa!
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PapaSpiros Greek Taverna
728 Lake StMy favorite Greek restaurant in Chicago area. It is so authentic in both menu and decor. You can feel like you are in Greece when you go there. Delicious food. Don’t forget the saganaki! Opa!
Margaritas Oak Park
804 S Oak Park AveGreat variety. Taco Tuesday specials. Fun atmosphere. Covered outdoor patio.
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Mexican Republic Kitchen & Cantina
7404 Madison StGreat variety. Taco Tuesday specials. Fun atmosphere. Covered outdoor patio.
Duck Fat Inn
7218 Madison StAutre Monde Cafe & Spirits
6727 Roosevelt RdGourmet, unusual food.
Culver’s
Rachel's Cafe & Deli
Buona
Super close walk-at East and Roosevelt. It is now just called “Monse’s”. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, appetizers until 10pm, later on weekends. Possible to get some smaller portion, less expensive breakfast items with a coffee or specialty coffee. Some outdoor seating.
Monse's Tapas Bar
Super close walk-at East and Roosevelt. It is now just called “Monse’s”. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, appetizers until 10pm, later on weekends. Possible to get some smaller portion, less expensive breakfast items with a coffee or specialty coffee. Some outdoor seating.
Shopping
Gorgeous, unique seasonal items
Needful Things
Berwyn began this unique shopping district which features new businesses. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project
Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project
Berwyn began this unique shopping district which features new businesses. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Trains/parking
Use the parking APP Spot Hero if you are going to drive and park in the city. I am walking distance to the Blue line and one can easily connect to all the lines and/or take trains downtown or to the airports. Use your street smarts. Do not invite robbery by sitting by a door with your phone loosely in your hand! Do not use late at night or alone.