Adam's Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
It takes minutes to walk to the CTA train station at Wilson. (The Lawrence train station is closed for reconstruction.)
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Wilson station
4620 N BroadwayIt takes minutes to walk to the CTA train station at Wilson. (The Lawrence train station is closed for reconstruction.)
Rent a Divvy bike here (by Walgreens) and enjoy the lakefront bike path south to Navy Pier and back!
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Divvy
Rent a Divvy bike here (by Walgreens) and enjoy the lakefront bike path south to Navy Pier and back!
Drinks & Nightlife
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveIncredible concert venue!
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueIncredible concert venue!
Uptown Lounge
1136 W Lawrence AveOpen until 4 a.m. every night and 5 a.m. on Saturday.
Legendary jazz club! Al Capone frequented. (in walking distance)
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayLegendary jazz club! Al Capone frequented. (in walking distance)
Intimate speakeasy with magic shows, dance and burlesque.
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Uptown Underground
4707 N BroadwayIntimate speakeasy with magic shows, dance and burlesque.
Le Nocturne Chicago
4810 N BroadwayNearby bar (in walking distance).
Essentials
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdOpen until midnight.
Target
4466 N BroadwayMariano's
Nearby grocery store
Jewel-Osco
Nearby grocery store
Food Scene
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdSome of the best organic brunch you've ever had!
Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayDelicious Ethiopian restaurant! (in walking distance)
Absolutely incredible and authentic Southern cooking!
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Luella's Southern Kitchen
4609 N Lincoln AveAbsolutely incredible and authentic Southern cooking!
m.henry
5707 N Clark StIncredible for brunch!
The Franklin Room
Trivoli Tavern
Incredible speakeasy vibe!
Ramen Takeya
819 W Fulton MarketAmazing ramen!
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green StDrinks in the lobby and Foxbar upstairs!
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North BroadwayDelicious Mexican
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StSouthern comfort food
Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwayDelicious Peking duck!
Rose Mary
Incredible Croatian/Italian in the West Loop! (must reserve well in advance)
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach
Montrose Dog Beach - Dog Friendly Area - Temporarily Closed
West Wilson DriveSightseeing
Chicago's world-famous Navy Pier with shopping, food, drinks, a massive ferris wheel, boat tours, cruises, an IMAX movie theatre and more!
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveChicago's world-famous Navy Pier with shopping, food, drinks, a massive ferris wheel, boat tours, cruises, an IMAX movie theatre and more!
Chicago's iconic Mag Mile is full of the best shopping around!
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Chicago's iconic Mag Mile is full of the best shopping around!
Entertainment & Activities
Replay
5358 N Clark StGreat bar with free retro arcade games!
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrWorld-famous aquarium!
World-class movie theatre!
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ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtWorld-class movie theatre!
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StExcellent movie theatre!
One of the largest movie screens you've ever seen at Chicago's legendary Navy Pier!
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AMC Navy Pier IMAX
600 E Grand AveOne of the largest movie screens you've ever seen at Chicago's legendary Navy Pier!