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Great for anyone who loves gardens, greenhouses and parks.
Daily Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM (closes 8 PM Wednesdays)
More info: http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/
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Vườn thực vật Garfield Park
300 N Central Park AveGreat for anyone who loves gardens, greenhouses and parks.
Daily Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM (closes 8 PM Wednesdays)
More info: http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/
Huge park with lagoons and plenty of picnic space.
This is the host location for RIOT Fest every year.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrHuge park with lagoons and plenty of picnic space.
This is the host location for RIOT Fest every year.
Our closest park. There is a 1/4 mile track behind the field house, and an indoor pool that has a schedule for Adult Swim in the spring and summer, every Monday-Friday.
La Follette (Robert) Park
1333 N Laramie AveOur closest park. There is a 1/4 mile track behind the field house, and an indoor pool that has a schedule for Adult Swim in the spring and summer, every Monday-Friday.
This is the closest GREEN LINE STATION. From here, take the #57 LARAMIE bus north to HIRSCH St.
Laramie & Lake station
5148 W Lake StThis is the closest GREEN LINE STATION. From here, take the #57 LARAMIE bus north to HIRSCH St.
This is the second closest GREEN LINE STATION. From here, take the #85 bus north to HIRSCH St.
Central station
350 N Central AveThis is the second closest GREEN LINE STATION. From here, take the #85 bus north to HIRSCH St.
This is the station to use for your visit to OAK PARK.
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Oak Park station
This is the station to use for your visit to OAK PARK.
This station will get you close to the high-end restaurants on Randolph Street and Fulton Market (one block north or south of the train).
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Morgan
958 W Lake StThis station will get you close to the high-end restaurants on Randolph Street and Fulton Market (one block north or south of the train).
Arts & Culture
Architecture and history. Frank Lloyd Wright's work can be see across Chicago if you look for it.
More info: http://www.flwright.org/
Admission: $17 adults, $14 students
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveArchitecture and history. Frank Lloyd Wright's work can be see across Chicago if you look for it.
More info: http://www.flwright.org/
Admission: $17 adults, $14 students
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StMovies!
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State StArt house cinema / movies!
I've never seen a bad play here. World-renown for their work.
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StI've never seen a bad play here. World-renown for their work.
Wonderful collection of historic and modern art.
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Viện Nghệ thuật Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWonderful collection of historic and modern art.
Fascinating modern exhibitions. Rated as Best Museum Book Shop due to the quirky variety of books, objects and gifts!
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Bảo tàng Nghệ thuật Đương đại Chicago
220 E Chicago AveFascinating modern exhibitions. Rated as Best Museum Book Shop due to the quirky variety of books, objects and gifts!
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveMovies!
Unity Temple
875 Lake StTemple designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Hemingway's birth house and museum.
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Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park AveHemingway's birth house and museum.
United Center
Catch a Bulls basketball game at the United Center
Live Blues music: http://www.bluechicago.com/
El stop: Red to Grand; Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Merchandise Mart. Bus: 11, 22, 29, 36, 147, 156.
536 N Clark St
536 North Clark StreetLive Blues music: http://www.bluechicago.com/
El stop: Red to Grand; Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Merchandise Mart. Bus: 11, 22, 29, 36, 147, 156.
B.L.U.E.S. Live music
http://chicagobluesbar.com/
El stop: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to Fullerton. Bus: 8, 74.
2159 N Halsted St
2159 North Halsted StreetB.L.U.E.S. Live music
http://chicagobluesbar.com/
El stop: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to Fullerton. Bus: 8, 74.
Kingston Mines live blues music, right across the street from B.L.U.E.S.
http://www.kingstonmines.com/
El stop: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to Fullerton. Bus: 8, 74.
2548 N Halsted St
2548 North Halsted StreetKingston Mines live blues music, right across the street from B.L.U.E.S.
http://www.kingstonmines.com/
El stop: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to Fullerton. Bus: 8, 74.
Rosa's Lounge! Blues music Tue, Thu, Fri 8pm–2am; Sat 8pm–3am (closed Sun, Mon, Wed)
Bus: 73, 82
3420 W Armitage Ave
3420 West Armitage AvenueRosa's Lounge! Blues music Tue, Thu, Fri 8pm–2am; Sat 8pm–3am (closed Sun, Mon, Wed)
Bus: 73, 82
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueTMLMTBGB. Ask me about it.
Closest cinema to our place. Expect big box-office, Hollywood type movies here.
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AMC Galewood Crossings 14
5530 W Homer StClosest cinema to our place. Expect big box-office, Hollywood type movies here.
The world's premier comedy club/theatre and school of improvisation.
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The Second City
230 W North AveThe world's premier comedy club/theatre and school of improvisation.
Nhà máy cười
3175 N BroadwayBest stand up comedy in Chicago.
Comedy improv, sketch shows, plays and musicals. Always something different here.
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The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveComedy improv, sketch shows, plays and musicals. Always something different here.
Essentials
Lovely architecture for a library. Lots of space to sit and work.
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Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake StLovely architecture for a library. Lots of space to sit and work.
Fruit market with organic produce.
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Stanley's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
1558 N Elston AveFruit market with organic produce.
Trader Joe's
483 N Harlem AveThis is the closest Trader Joe's
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveVegetable and fruit market, straight down North Ave.
Food Scene
Local coffee roaster. This cafe has WiF and a very chill vibe. Try their "Unicorn Blood" coffee.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveLocal coffee roaster. This cafe has WiF and a very chill vibe. Try their "Unicorn Blood" coffee.
Scientists, mathematicians and computer science nerds come together in this cafe. It is always full of people working on their laptops - in a great way. Also, wifi here.
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveScientists, mathematicians and computer science nerds come together in this cafe. It is always full of people working on their laptops - in a great way. Also, wifi here.
This building was constructed in 1893 and the coffee shop has decor from ~1930s, maybe? It's a nice environment to sip an espresso, plan your next steps and watch Chicagoans go by.
Intelligentsia Coffee Monadnock Coffeebar
53 W Jackson BlvdThis building was constructed in 1893 and the coffee shop has decor from ~1930s, maybe? It's a nice environment to sip an espresso, plan your next steps and watch Chicagoans go by.
Slurping Turtle
116 W Hubbard StGood ramen!
Good restaurant with reasonable prices. Half-off sushi regularly from 5 PM to 6 PM.
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Hub 51
51 W Hubbard StGood restaurant with reasonable prices. Half-off sushi regularly from 5 PM to 6 PM.
Argentinian grill and bar, sometimes with live music. This section of Division Street has many restaurants.
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Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StArgentinian grill and bar, sometimes with live music. This section of Division Street has many restaurants.
Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveThis is a good place for meeting someone.
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AvePie, pie, pie. It's hard to pick just one.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveAnother place for pie.
Cool, independent coffee shop in Pilsen neighborhood.
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Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StCool, independent coffee shop in Pilsen neighborhood.
Local coffee roaster in Chicago. WiFi and near to the lake.
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Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveLocal coffee roaster in Chicago. WiFi and near to the lake.
Emma's restaurant is a five minute walk from the house. They use stone-ground grits from Kentucky in their Shrimp (or Chicken) and Grits. It's the best grits in town!
5419 W North Ave
5419 West North AvenueEmma's restaurant is a five minute walk from the house. They use stone-ground grits from Kentucky in their Shrimp (or Chicken) and Grits. It's the best grits in town!
2615 W North Ave
2615 West North AvenueCuban sandwich, side of fried plantains and cafe cubano.
Shopping
This is a hip neighborhood with lots of independent restaurants and shops.
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Damen station
1558 N Damen AveThis is a hip neighborhood with lots of independent restaurants and shops.
Between the Division Station and Damen-O'Hare Station, there are lot of independent restaurants and shops. There is also a JEWEL-OSCO grocery store.
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Milwaukee & Division station
Between the Division Station and Damen-O'Hare Station, there are lot of independent restaurants and shops. There is also a JEWEL-OSCO grocery store.
This is a part of town with lots of brand shops like Apple, Banana Republic, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, CB2, Eddie Bauer, JCrew, Whole Foods, etc.
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North/Clybourn station
This is a part of town with lots of brand shops like Apple, Banana Republic, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, CB2, Eddie Bauer, JCrew, Whole Foods, etc.
The Book Table
1045 Lake StBook store
This stretch of Michigan Ave has many shops and designer stores.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
This stretch of Michigan Ave has many shops and designer stores.
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveMusic and vinyl records!
Dusty Groove
1120 N Ashland AveMusic and vinyl records!
Powell's Books Chicago
1501 E 57th StMy favorite bookstore in the city.
GREERChicago
1013 W Webster AveBest stationary shop in the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StSketch comedy giant, Improv Olympics.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveGood whiskey selection and craft-cocktail bar.
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveTop rated cocktail bar
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveLots of bars on this stretch of Milwaukee Ave.
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTop rated tiki-bar
Bar Deville
This bar has a photo-booth and craft-cocktails.
Handlebar
2311 W North AveLocal hangout
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
2323 North Milwaukee AvenueRevolution Brewery, locally brewed beer and a great restaurant.
Active community events calendar and wide whiskey selection
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Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StActive community events calendar and wide whiskey selection
Delilah's Chicago
2771 North Lincoln AvenueIf you like whiskey, grab your coat and go!
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveLocal brewery with a tap room.
Sightseeing
Excellent walking tours and river boat tours that focus on Chicago's architecture and history.
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Trung tâm Kiến trúc Chicago
111 E Wacker DrExcellent walking tours and river boat tours that focus on Chicago's architecture and history.
Here you'll see the BEAN, Jaume Plensa's fountain, Buckingham Fountain and more! Great for a picnic and pictures.
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Công viên Thiên niên kỷ
201 E Randolph StHere you'll see the BEAN, Jaume Plensa's fountain, Buckingham Fountain and more! Great for a picnic and pictures.
Go to the Signature Room on the 96th floor and pay for a snack rather than just paying for the view :) The cost is about the same. Ladies can enjoy the unique floor-to-ceiling view from the restroom.
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360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveGo to the Signature Room on the 96th floor and pay for a snack rather than just paying for the view :) The cost is about the same. Ladies can enjoy the unique floor-to-ceiling view from the restroom.
This is the most popular beach in the city, with bars, volleyball and sandy beaches. You can rent a bike and ride the entire lakefront path.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
25 E Ohio StThis is the most popular beach in the city, with bars, volleyball and sandy beaches. You can rent a bike and ride the entire lakefront path.
If you need a break before/after/during your walk on the Magnificent Mile, this is a nice quiet place.
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Lake Shore Park
808 N Lake Shore DrIf you need a break before/after/during your walk on the Magnificent Mile, this is a nice quiet place.