Guidebook for Chicago

LuzMa + Alex
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Established in 1932, many, including Alex, believe they serve the best ribs in Chicago. Great atmosphere but go early b/c they don't take reservations and the place is packed on weekend evenings
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick Street
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Established in 1932, many, including Alex, believe they serve the best ribs in Chicago. Great atmosphere but go early b/c they don't take reservations and the place is packed on weekend evenings
Farm-to-table collaboration between Michelin-rated chef Paul Virant and BOKA restaurant.
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Perennial Virant
1800 N Lincoln Ave
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Farm-to-table collaboration between Michelin-rated chef Paul Virant and BOKA restaurant.
Very good French cuisine in a beautiful setting next to the park. Our favorite pomme frites in the Chicago.
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Mon Ami Gabi
2300 N Lincoln Park W
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Very good French cuisine in a beautiful setting next to the park. Our favorite pomme frites in the Chicago.
Great place for lunch, dinner or drinks, usually a good scene during lunch on weekdays and evenings during the weekend.
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Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted St
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Great place for lunch, dinner or drinks, usually a good scene during lunch on weekdays and evenings during the weekend.
LPQ serves our favorite coffee in the area (there is another location at North Ave and Wells St)
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Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage Ave
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LPQ serves our favorite coffee in the area (there is another location at North Ave and Wells St)
The sushi is excellent quality
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Sai Café
1114 N Sheffield Ave
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The sushi is excellent quality
Very popular breakfast place
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toast
2046 N Damen Ave
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Very popular breakfast place
Very popular tapas restaurant, very lively atmosphere
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted St
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Very popular tapas restaurant, very lively atmosphere
Our favorite thin crust pizza in the area, and very cool atmosphere
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Bricks Pizza & Barbecue
3832 North Lincoln Avenue
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Our favorite thin crust pizza in the area, and very cool atmosphere
Founded in 1972, specializes in a signature dish called the "pizza pot pie"
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark Street
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Founded in 1972, specializes in a signature dish called the "pizza pot pie"
Many believe they offer the best chewy chocolate chip cookies in Chicago. Cozy, vintage-styled cafe located in the Hotel Lincoln
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Elaine's Coffee Call
1816 N Clark St
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Many believe they offer the best chewy chocolate chip cookies in Chicago. Cozy, vintage-styled cafe located in the Hotel Lincoln
Our favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago. Modern Tuscan-style approach. Nice outdoor garden and covered year-around outdoor bar. Vibrant, lively atmosphere and great food.
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Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells St
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Our favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago. Modern Tuscan-style approach. Nice outdoor garden and covered year-around outdoor bar. Vibrant, lively atmosphere and great food.
Great sports bar/restaurant w/ over 25 flat screen TVs and really good pizza. Outdoor patio dining during Spring, Summer and Fall. Popular among Wisconsin sports loyalists.
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Ranalli's
1925 N Lincoln Ave
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Great sports bar/restaurant w/ over 25 flat screen TVs and really good pizza. Outdoor patio dining during Spring, Summer and Fall. Popular among Wisconsin sports loyalists.
Our favorite dessert place in the neighborhood. Specializes in old fashioned desserts and highly addictive!
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Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster Ave
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Our favorite dessert place in the neighborhood. Specializes in old fashioned desserts and highly addictive!
Contemporary French cuisine, one of the most popular French restaurants in Chicago currently
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The Blanchard
1935 N Lincoln Park W
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Contemporary French cuisine, one of the most popular French restaurants in Chicago currently
Our favorite place for frozen yogurt and ice cream while strolling in the neighborhood. Closed during Winter months
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Annette's Italian Ice
2009 N Bissell St
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Our favorite place for frozen yogurt and ice cream while strolling in the neighborhood. Closed during Winter months
Great comfort food after a late night out
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The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th St
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Great comfort food after a late night out
The first ever Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, with '70s-style food, music, decor and vibe. Some say they have the best burgers in the city.
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R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park W
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The first ever Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, with '70s-style food, music, decor and vibe. Some say they have the best burgers in the city.
LuzMa believes the ribs at Robinson's are better than Twin Anchors (Alex respectfully disagrees), but best to order take out/delivery as the atmosphere leaves much to be desired
Robinson's #1 Ribs-Lincoln Park
655 West Armitage Avenue
LuzMa believes the ribs at Robinson's are better than Twin Anchors (Alex respectfully disagrees), but best to order take out/delivery as the atmosphere leaves much to be desired
Rustic farm-to-table deli as well as home & pantry items. Take out only at 711 W Armitage (note: address on Airbnb map is wrong); dine in restaurant at 2010 Halsted is currently under renovation
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Blue Door Farm Stand
2010 N Halsted St
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Rustic farm-to-table deli as well as home & pantry items. Take out only at 711 W Armitage (note: address on Airbnb map is wrong); dine in restaurant at 2010 Halsted is currently under renovation
Wide variety of teas
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DAVIDsTEA
924 W Armitage Ave
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Wide variety of teas
As the name suggests, the place to go to satisfy your macaron fix.
Sugar Fixé Patisserie
958 W Armitage Ave
As the name suggests, the place to go to satisfy your macaron fix.
Upscale customizable burgers in a retro counter service setting with a butcher shop. BYOB.
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Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage Ave
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Upscale customizable burgers in a retro counter service setting with a butcher shop. BYOB.
Tex-Mex chain serving mesquite-grilled fare & margarita-sangria swirls in a hacienda-style space
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Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch
855 W North Ave
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Tex-Mex chain serving mesquite-grilled fare & margarita-sangria swirls in a hacienda-style space
Established in 1965, this cafe offers fondue paired with lots of wines in a romantic, intimate space
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Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage Ave
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Established in 1965, this cafe offers fondue paired with lots of wines in a romantic, intimate space
Michelin-rated restaurant with creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio
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Boka
1729 N Halsted St
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Michelin-rated restaurant with creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio
Consistently rated the top restaurant in Chicago. One of only two Michelin 3-star restaurants in the entire city.
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted St
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Consistently rated the top restaurant in Chicago. One of only two Michelin 3-star restaurants in the entire city.
Cozy, casual Italian restaurant with traditional dishes prepared with devotion.
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Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N Clark St
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Cozy, casual Italian restaurant with traditional dishes prepared with devotion.
Restaurant and official landmark located at the edge of the Lincoln Park Zoo. It was designed by Dwight H. Perkins and completed in 1908. Beautiful setting.
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Cafe Brauer
2021 N Stockton Dr
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Restaurant and official landmark located at the edge of the Lincoln Park Zoo. It was designed by Dwight H. Perkins and completed in 1908. Beautiful setting.
Imaginative thin-crust pizzas & beer in a rustic-style lodge room with tree-trunk tables & TVs. Great for eating pizza and catching the game.
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Homeslice
938 W Webster Ave
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Imaginative thin-crust pizzas & beer in a rustic-style lodge room with tree-trunk tables & TVs. Great for eating pizza and catching the game.
Excellent French bakery offering lunch & an array of European-style pastries in sleek, airy surrounds
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Floriole Cafe & Bakery
1220 W Webster Ave
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Excellent French bakery offering lunch & an array of European-style pastries in sleek, airy surrounds
Popular Asian restaurant in the neighborhood. Broad menu of Asian dishes plus a sushi bar & outdoor seating. Great for dining in or delivery. Address is 756 W Webster (Airbnb address is incorrect).
Shine Garden Chinese
901 West Armitage Avenue
Popular Asian restaurant in the neighborhood. Broad menu of Asian dishes plus a sushi bar & outdoor seating. Great for dining in or delivery. Address is 756 W Webster (Airbnb address is incorrect).
Our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood for Chinese. They offer Mandarin & Sichuan dishes & sushi in a modern space with live jazz on weekends (though we typically order delivery).
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Dee's
1114 W Armitage Ave
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Our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood for Chinese. They offer Mandarin & Sichuan dishes & sushi in a modern space with live jazz on weekends (though we typically order delivery).
Get your daily Starbucks fix here.
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Starbucks
210 W North Ave
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Get your daily Starbucks fix here.
Get your daily Starbucks fix here.
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Starbucks
210 W North Ave
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Get your daily Starbucks fix here.
Get your daily Starbucks fix here.
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Starbucks
210 W North Ave
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Get your daily Starbucks fix here.
Our favorite coffee in the neighborhood and good place for breakfast and pastries.
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Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage Ave
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Our favorite coffee in the neighborhood and good place for breakfast and pastries.
Popular fast casual tex-mex restaurant chain.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan Rd
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Popular fast casual tex-mex restaurant chain.
This is the original Potbelly Sandwich Shop (the first location of the popular sandwich chain)!
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2264 N Lincoln Ave
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This is the original Potbelly Sandwich Shop (the first location of the popular sandwich chain)!
Popular fast casual tex-mex restaurant chain.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan Rd
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Popular fast casual tex-mex restaurant chain.
Classic greek restaurant.
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Athenian Room
807 W Webster Ave
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Classic greek restaurant.
Casual BYOB eatery offering Thai dishes including vegetarian options.
Thai Burrito
2439 N Clark St
Casual BYOB eatery offering Thai dishes including vegetarian options.
Upmarket diner and soda fountain offering modern and classic Jewish deli favorites in vintage-style digs.
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Eleven Lincoln Park
2301 North Clark Street
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Upmarket diner and soda fountain offering modern and classic Jewish deli favorites in vintage-style digs.
"Creative raw & vegan fare in a casual space with an attached market/cafe & a juice bar."
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Karyn's
3329 N Ashland Ave
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"Creative raw & vegan fare in a casual space with an attached market/cafe & a juice bar."
A favorite among locals, Nookies is a very popular weekend breakfast place (also offers lunch and dinner). Casual American comfort food.
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Nookies
1746 N Wells St
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A favorite among locals, Nookies is a very popular weekend breakfast place (also offers lunch and dinner). Casual American comfort food.
Like the original location on Wells, a very popular local diner offering casual American comfort food.
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Nookies Too
2114 N Halsted St
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Like the original location on Wells, a very popular local diner offering casual American comfort food.

Arts & Culture

World-famous comedy club, alumni include John Belushi, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell.
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The Second City
230 W North Ave
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World-famous comedy club, alumni include John Belushi, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell.
Tony Award-winning Chicago theatre company founded in 1974
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St
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Tony Award-winning Chicago theatre company founded in 1974
Park West is a music venue and special events space. The 700-seat theater hosts a variety of bands, most of which perform classic rock or alternative rock.
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Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
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Park West is a music venue and special events space. The 700-seat theater hosts a variety of bands, most of which perform classic rock or alternative rock.
Very popular blues music club where live bands play until late on 2 stages & there's a full BBQ menu.
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
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Very popular blues music club where live bands play until late on 2 stages & there's a full BBQ menu.
If you feel like making a little culture of your own, it’s worth looking into the woodshop, stained glass, ceramics and dance classes here. The auditorium plays host to a number of artistic programs.
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林肯公园
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr
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If you feel like making a little culture of your own, it’s worth looking into the woodshop, stained glass, ceramics and dance classes here. The auditorium plays host to a number of artistic programs.

Essentials

Nationally recognized outdoor farmers market from May through October (indoors at Peggy Notebaert Museum in November to April).
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Lincoln Park Farmers Market
724 West Armitage Avenue
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Nationally recognized outdoor farmers market from May through October (indoors at Peggy Notebaert Museum in November to April).
Neighborhood grocery store
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Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells St
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Neighborhood grocery store
Neighborhood Whole Foods Market
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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Neighborhood Whole Foods Market
All-around incredible grocery store. One of a handful of flagship Whole Foods Markets in the country, has wine bar, restaurant, huge variety of prepared foods, good selection of wines
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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All-around incredible grocery store. One of a handful of flagship Whole Foods Markets in the country, has wine bar, restaurant, huge variety of prepared foods, good selection of wines
Founded over 100 years ago, classic butcher selling sausages, steaks and chicken as well as deli meat & cheese in old-school environ.
Gepperth's Meat Market
1964 N Halsted St
Founded over 100 years ago, classic butcher selling sausages, steaks and chicken as well as deli meat & cheese in old-school environ.
Popular farmers market on Saturdays during the summer and early fall, located in the parking lot of Lincoln Park High School
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Lincoln Park Farmers Market
724 West Armitage Avenue
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Popular farmers market on Saturdays during the summer and early fall, located in the parking lot of Lincoln Park High School

Sightseeing

See some 1,200 animals, from apes to zebras, at the oldest and one of only a few free zoos left in the country. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
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林肯动物园
2001 N Clark St
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See some 1,200 animals, from apes to zebras, at the oldest and one of only a few free zoos left in the country. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, North Avenue Beach has over 50 volleyball courts and winding paths for biking, jogging or just walking along the shoreline.
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北大道海滩
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Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, North Avenue Beach has over 50 volleyball courts and winding paths for biking, jogging or just walking along the shoreline.
A very popular nature sanctuary and Michelin-rated restaurant. Wonderful food in a majestic setting.
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North Pond
2610 N Cannon Dr
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A very popular nature sanctuary and Michelin-rated restaurant. Wonderful food in a majestic setting.
Founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago history. While there, be sure to visit the famous statue of Abraham Lincoln by Augustus Saint-Gaudens located in the east lawn of the museum.
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芝加哥历史博物馆
1601 N Clark St
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Founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago history. While there, be sure to visit the famous statue of Abraham Lincoln by Augustus Saint-Gaudens located in the east lawn of the museum.
DePaul University frequently has cultural and other activities taking place on campus
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DePaul University Welcome Center
2400 N Sheffield Ave
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DePaul University frequently has cultural and other activities taking place on campus
Founded in 1857, the museum focuses on the natural history of the Chicago region and offers child and adult education. In addition, it has a popular live butterfly house.
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佩吉诺特伯特博物馆
2430 N Cannon Dr
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Founded in 1857, the museum focuses on the natural history of the Chicago region and offers child and adult education. In addition, it has a popular live butterfly house.
Under a glass dome and in greenhouse rooms on just more than a half acre thrive more than 40,000 plants representing around 200 species.
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林肯公园植物园
2430 N Stockton Dr
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Under a glass dome and in greenhouse rooms on just more than a half acre thrive more than 40,000 plants representing around 200 species.

Drinks & Nightlife

The oldest continually running tavern in Chicago. Established in 1885!
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Marge's Still
1758 N Sedgwick St
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The oldest continually running tavern in Chicago. Established in 1885!
Very popular weekend bar
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Stanley's Kitchen & Tap
1970 North Lincoln Avenue
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Very popular weekend bar
Gamekeepers Tavern & Grill
345 W Armitage Ave
Local sports bar
Popular local bar
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Mahoney's Pub & Grille
551 N Ogden Ave
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Popular local bar
Old-fashioned Irish pub a few doors down from our place at Armitage and N Hudson. Dog friendly and founded in 1946.
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River Shannon
425 W Armitage Ave
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Old-fashioned Irish pub a few doors down from our place at Armitage and N Hudson. Dog friendly and founded in 1946.
Great cocktails and foodie-friendly menu in a hip space with an upstairs lounge
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The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln Ave
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Great cocktails and foodie-friendly menu in a hip space with an upstairs lounge
Over 300 varieties of whiskey, movie nights and a DJs. What more could one ask for?
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Delilah's Chicago
2771 North Lincoln Avenue
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Over 300 varieties of whiskey, movie nights and a DJs. What more could one ask for?
Laid-back, cash-only dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art. Founded in 1932 and once frequented by Frank Sinatra
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Old Town Ale House
219 W North Ave
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Laid-back, cash-only dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art. Founded in 1932 and once frequented by Frank Sinatra
Great rooftop bar with incredible views
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Hotel Lincoln
1816 N Clark St
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Great rooftop bar with incredible views
Popular longtime tap with pub food, TVs tuned to the game, an outdoor patio & a party room
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Dickens Street Public House
2060 N Cleveland Ave
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Popular longtime tap with pub food, TVs tuned to the game, an outdoor patio & a party room

Shopping

Chicago-based luxury chocolate maker
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Vosges Haut-Chocolat
951 W Armitage Ave
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Chicago-based luxury chocolate maker
Open from 7am until 10pm 7 days a week
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CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
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Open from 7am until 10pm 7 days a week
Cosmetics, spa and bath retailer from the UK. Locals love it. Very helpful, friendly staff.
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Lush Cosmetics
859 W Armitage Ave
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Cosmetics, spa and bath retailer from the UK. Locals love it. Very helpful, friendly staff.
Popular gift and jewelry boutique that is eco-friendly, and supports fair trade
Greenheart Shop
Popular gift and jewelry boutique that is eco-friendly, and supports fair trade
The largest wine and liquor shop in Chicago and among the largest in the US. If you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking.
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Binny's Beverage Depot
4901 W Irving Park Rd
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The largest wine and liquor shop in Chicago and among the largest in the US. If you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking.
Huge newly-built Target with groceries, pharmacy, etc, and plenty of onsite parking
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Target
4466 N Broadway
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Huge newly-built Target with groceries, pharmacy, etc, and plenty of onsite parking
NewCity outdoor mall offers shopping, dining and entertainment, including Yard House, Earl's, Adobe Gilas, Kings (bowling, comfort food + cocktails), Mariano's and ArcLight cinemas. Onsite parking.
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Newcity
1457 N Halsted St
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NewCity outdoor mall offers shopping, dining and entertainment, including Yard House, Earl's, Adobe Gilas, Kings (bowling, comfort food + cocktails), Mariano's and ArcLight cinemas. Onsite parking.
Local Walgreens store with pharmacy, basic groceries and other convenience items.
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Walgreens
953 W Irving Park Rd
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Local Walgreens store with pharmacy, basic groceries and other convenience items.
Eclectic boutique selling women's fashion, designer jewelry & a unique rotating selection of gifts.
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art effect boutique clothes, jewelry & unique gifts store in Lincoln Park, Chicago's best shops
934 W Armitage Ave
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Eclectic boutique selling women's fashion, designer jewelry & a unique rotating selection of gifts.
Shabby-chic boutique supplying women's apparel & accessories, plus sundries & gourmet food items.
Comfort Me
701 W Armitage Ave
Shabby-chic boutique supplying women's apparel & accessories, plus sundries & gourmet food items.
NYC-born chain of upscale women's clothing stores, also offering on-trend shoes & accessories.
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INTERMIX
841 W Armitage Ave
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NYC-born chain of upscale women's clothing stores, also offering on-trend shoes & accessories.
High-end yoga-focused chain featuring stylish athletic wear & accessories.
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lululemon
3556 N Southport Ave
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High-end yoga-focused chain featuring stylish athletic wear & accessories.

Everything Else

L Train Station for the Brown and Purple lines
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Sedgwick station
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L Train Station for the Brown and Purple lines
L Train Station for the Brown and Purple lines
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Armitage station
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L Train Station for the Brown and Purple lines
Featuring statues of the Wizard of Oz characters, the park has tennis courts, basketball, baseball fields, a playground and wide open areas to have a picnic, read a book or just relax
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绿野仙踪公园
2021 N Burling St
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Featuring statues of the Wizard of Oz characters, the park has tennis courts, basketball, baseball fields, a playground and wide open areas to have a picnic, read a book or just relax
Historic St. Michael's Church was founded to minister to German Catholic immigrants in 1852 with its first wooden church completed that year at a cost of $750 (including the bell!).
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St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town
1633 N Cleveland Ave
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Historic St. Michael's Church was founded to minister to German Catholic immigrants in 1852 with its first wooden church completed that year at a cost of $750 (including the bell!).
The Midwest Buddist Temple was founded in 1944 by Japanese-Americans who relocated to Chicago after being released from internment camps during World War II.
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W Menomonee St
The Midwest Buddist Temple was founded in 1944 by Japanese-Americans who relocated to Chicago after being released from internment camps during World War II.