Guidebook for Chicago
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Bike share program. It’s $10 day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
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Bike share program. It’s $10 day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
Public transit train, 7 mi. $2.25/ride, or unlimited rides: $10/1-day pass, $20/3-day pass, $28/7-day pass.
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Belmont station
945 W Belmont AvePublic transit train, 7 mi. $2.25/ride, or unlimited rides: $10/1-day pass, $20/3-day pass, $28/7-day pass.
36 bus stop, goes north/south on Broadway. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
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Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl36 bus stop, goes north/south on Broadway. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
146 express hops on Lake Shore Drive and gets you to Mag Mile in ~7 min. 151 runs local to downtown. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
Temple Sholom
3480 N Lake Shore Dr146 express hops on Lake Shore Drive and gets you to Mag Mile in ~7 min. 151 runs local to downtown. $2/ride or unlimited passes available.
VIP Feet Feel Spa
3347 N Clark StGreat massage parlor
Sightseeing
Building made with parts of famous structures from around the world!
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Tribune Tower
Building made with parts of famous structures from around the world!
Arts & Culture
One of the city's largest and most popular museums.
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the city's largest and most popular museums.
Home to "The Bean" and houses lots of free concerts. Check choosechicago.com for info.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StHome to "The Bean" and houses lots of free concerts. Check choosechicago.com for info.
Chicago's famous improve comedy spot. Many comedians got their starts here!
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The Second City
230 W North AveChicago's famous improve comedy spot. Many comedians got their starts here!
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome to the Cubs!
Driving Range and 18-hole Mini Golf, 1 mile, open to the public, rental clubs available
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Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyDriving Range and 18-hole Mini Golf, 1 mile, open to the public, rental clubs available
.6 mi, 9-hole golf course on the lake, open to pub, rental clubs available
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Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3701 N Recreation Dr.6 mi, 9-hole golf course on the lake, open to pub, rental clubs available
Waveland Park Tennis Courts
3650 N Recreation Dr.6 mi, open to the public
cocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
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The Green Mill
4802 North Broadwaycocktail lounge, known for jazz music. Shows are 9pm-1am. 5-7 min cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
blues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted Stblues spot. Shows begin at 8pm each night. 5-6 min cab ride or 15 ride via public transit.
intimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
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Zebra Lounge
1220 N State Pkwyintimate piano bar, music from 9pm-2am each night. 5-6 cab ride or 15-20 min via public transit
Entertainment & Activities
Located on Navy Pier, home to the Ferris Wheel and other attractions.
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I-Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveLocated on Navy Pier, home to the Ferris Wheel and other attractions.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree, year round zoo
A comedy show similar with an athletic face-off theme. Great for all ages.
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CSz Theater Chicago
1501 North Kingsbury StreetA comedy show similar with an athletic face-off theme. Great for all ages.
Shopping
The mecca for shopping in Chicago. Take the 146 bus and be there in 8 min.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The mecca for shopping in Chicago. Take the 146 bus and be there in 8 min.
Drinks & Nightlife
BEER
3415 North Clark Street.7 mi, low-key bar, arcade machines, karaoke/DJ, beer pong
end of the block, bar with pub fare and large whiskey menu, TVs with sports games
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ROCKS lakeview
3463 N Broadwayend of the block, bar with pub fare and large whiskey menu, TVs with sports games
Friar Tuck
3010 N Broadway.7 mi, dive bar, DJ, karaoke
Matilda
3101 N Sheffield Ave1st floor has cocktail lounge, dance bar in the basement
Food Scene
.6 mi, casual teahouse chain, also serves baked goods and panini
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Argo Tea
3135 North Broadway.6 mi, casual teahouse chain, also serves baked goods and panini
.3 mi, long-time local café with coffee and tea from around the world
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The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N Broadway.3 mi, long-time local café with coffee and tea from around the world
.6 mi, Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made
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Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N Broadway.6 mi, Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made
.2 mi, awesome breakfast/lunch place, BYOB
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Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N Broadway.2 mi, awesome breakfast/lunch place, BYOB
Bar Pastoral
2947 N Broadway.7 mi, neighborhood bistro with artisanal influences
.6 mi, rustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
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Ceres' Table
3124 N Broadway.6 mi, rustic-chic Italian from wood-fired pizza to modern entrees, veg-menu too
.5 mi, trendy new restaurant in neighborhood, gastropub/ brewery, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
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DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadway.5 mi, trendy new restaurant in neighborhood, gastropub/ brewery, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
.7 mi, fast casual spot for a Chicago-style hot dog
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Flub A Dub Chub's
3021 N Broadway.7 mi, fast casual spot for a Chicago-style hot dog
1 mile, famous Chicago deep dish chain; put name in early because wait tends to be long
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave1 mile, famous Chicago deep dish chain; put name in early because wait tends to be long
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield Road.5 mi, cozy bistro, menu changes regularly, BYOB
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North Broadway.4 mi, Thai and other Asian cuisine, BYOB
Melrose Diner
3233 North Broadway.4 mi, retro 24-hour diner, BYOB
Wrigley BBQ
3208 Forest Hill BoulevardBBQ joint; BYOB