Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome neighborhood bar that has an eclectic interior, dj's, great food, and a hip vibe.
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Simone's
960 W 18th StAwesome neighborhood bar that has an eclectic interior, dj's, great food, and a hip vibe.
This local hot spot is one of the favorites. Its downstairs from Michelin star rated Dusek's, and has a retro vibe that reminds you of your Uncle's basement parties from the late 70's and early 80's.
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Punch House
1227 W 18th StThis local hot spot is one of the favorites. Its downstairs from Michelin star rated Dusek's, and has a retro vibe that reminds you of your Uncle's basement parties from the late 70's and early 80's.
This neighborhood spot has an incredible menu and has received rave reviews for food, beer, and their awesome location. Michelin star rated chef makes it a must try spot.
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Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StThis neighborhood spot has an incredible menu and has received rave reviews for food, beer, and their awesome location. Michelin star rated chef makes it a must try spot.
AMAZING Mexican food, and delicious cocktails. 3 blocks from the apartment.
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Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StAMAZING Mexican food, and delicious cocktails. 3 blocks from the apartment.
Authentic dive bar for the hipster crowd, and occasionally Vince Vaughn.
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Skylark
2149 S Halsted StAuthentic dive bar for the hipster crowd, and occasionally Vince Vaughn.
Food Scene
Farm to table cuisine, all cooked over an open wood fire. Enough said. Great brunch on Sunday!!!
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Nightwood
2119 S Halsted StFarm to table cuisine, all cooked over an open wood fire. Enough said. Great brunch on Sunday!!!
Caribou Coffee
1611 N Damen AveCoffee shop that is 4 blocks away.
Joy Yee
2139 S China PlGreat noodles, and bubble tea.
Hands down, some of the best Thai Food in the entire city!
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Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StHands down, some of the best Thai Food in the entire city!
Authentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails, and just a few steps away from the apartment. Great brunch on Sunday.
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DeColores
1626 S Halsted StAuthentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails, and just a few steps away from the apartment. Great brunch on Sunday.
Coffee shop complete with full espresso bar, breakfast sandwiches, and THE BEST tres leches cake in Chicago.
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Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted StCoffee shop complete with full espresso bar, breakfast sandwiches, and THE BEST tres leches cake in Chicago.
Awesome smoked BBQ and bar. An easy walk and delicious food.
Moxee Barbecue & Cajun and Mad Mouse Brewery
724 W Maxwell StAwesome smoked BBQ and bar. An easy walk and delicious food.
Everything Else
This gym has a bunch of other stores including Whole Foods, World Market, Starbucks, Panera, Chase Bank, Staples, etc.
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LA Fitness
2828 N Clark StThis gym has a bunch of other stores including Whole Foods, World Market, Starbucks, Panera, Chase Bank, Staples, etc.
CTA Blue Line station with quick access to downtown/loop area, or to O'hare at the end of the line.
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UIC-Halsted station
430 S Halsted StCTA Blue Line station with quick access to downtown/loop area, or to O'hare at the end of the line.
Orange line station within 15 minute walk, or very short bus ride on #8 Halsted bus.
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Halsted Orange Line Station
Orange line station within 15 minute walk, or very short bus ride on #8 Halsted bus.
Jamba Juice
1322 South Halsted StreetGet your juices & smoothies here!
A great place for a yoga class with rooftop views of the entire downtown skyline.
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CorePower Yoga
945 W George StA great place for a yoga class with rooftop views of the entire downtown skyline.
Self-service bike rental is just 2 blocks away. See https://www.divvybikes.com/
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Divvy
Self-service bike rental is just 2 blocks away. See https://www.divvybikes.com/
Huge movie theater set-up complete with online reservations, full restaurant & bar, and you can enjoy wine at your seat.
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I-ShowPlace ICON Theatres kwi-Roosevelt Collection nge-ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtHuge movie theater set-up complete with online reservations, full restaurant & bar, and you can enjoy wine at your seat.
Target
1346 E 53rd StIn case you need any thing...
U.S. Cellular Field
Home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
Great venue for live music
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I-Huntington Bank Pavilion kwi-Northerly Island
1300 S Linn White DrGreat venue for live music
Northerly Island
Great music venue
Chicago's premiere location for conventions and trade shows.
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McCormick Place
2301 S King DrChicago's premiere location for conventions and trade shows.
Great place to go enjoy a brew and some food! 300,000 sq. ft. complete with Tap Room. http://bit.ly/TP93Ez
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Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StGreat place to go enjoy a brew and some food! 300,000 sq. ft. complete with Tap Room. http://bit.ly/TP93Ez
Shopping
Some of the best BBQ in the city, great collection of folk art, and they often have live music in the bar area.
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StSome of the best BBQ in the city, great collection of folk art, and they often have live music in the bar area.
Essentials
Full service whole foods, complete with food court, beer & wine bar. 1 mile from the apartment.
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StFull service whole foods, complete with food court, beer & wine bar. 1 mile from the apartment.
Open 24 hours, 3 blocks from apartment. Serves liquor until 2am.
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7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyOpen 24 hours, 3 blocks from apartment. Serves liquor until 2am.
Sightseeing
I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Drhttp://www.fieldmuseum.org/
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Drhttp://www.sheddaquarium.org/
I-Adler Planetarium Museum Store
1300 S Lake Shore Drhttp://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
Chicago's Chinatown is a great place to stop by for a few hours during your stay. Enjoy some authentic cuisine & unique shopping. Its only about 2 miles away.
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Chinatown
Chicago's Chinatown is a great place to stop by for a few hours during your stay. Enjoy some authentic cuisine & unique shopping. Its only about 2 miles away.
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