Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago Deep Dish Pizza
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StAmazing and cheap tacos - and guacamole!
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveGorgeous rooftop view of the lake, delicious brunch!
Happy Camper Pizzeria
1209 N Wells StGreat pizza and fun atmosphere - gluten free options!
Mimosa brunch deals - if you go on a Sunday, your drinks will be topped off by the Mimosa Fairy!
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D.S. Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted StMimosa brunch deals - if you go on a Sunday, your drinks will be topped off by the Mimosa Fairy!
Fremont
15 W Illinois StBOOZEY BRUNCH - and awesome rooftop views
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun atmosphere if you're looking for a loud music, club-ish bar
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Rockit Bar & Grill
22 W Hubbard StFun atmosphere if you're looking for a loud music, club-ish bar
Great music, huge dancing floor / bar area. Tons of fun!
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Bottled Blonde Chicago
504 N Wells StGreat music, huge dancing floor / bar area. Tons of fun!
The VIG Chicago
1527 N Wells StReally large space, great for talking and hanging out.
Howl at the Moon Chicago
26 W Hubbard StBlues bar / piano bar; live music on certain nights
Flounder's Bar & Grill
2201 N Clybourn AveGreat outdoor patio; good place to watch sports
It's great for a casual night at the bar, but you can catch a great concert here as well; weeknight trivia too.
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Joe's on Weed St.
940 W Weed StIt's great for a casual night at the bar, but you can catch a great concert here as well; weeknight trivia too.
Good spot for sports, dancing, and weeknight trivia. It's also an MSU bar - GO GREEN if you're staying at our place ;)
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Mad River Bar & Grille
2909 N Sheffield AveGood spot for sports, dancing, and weeknight trivia. It's also an MSU bar - GO GREEN if you're staying at our place ;)
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic comedy club - see shows put on by the pros, or join a training class; they serve food and drinks during the shows.
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The Second City
230 W North AveFantastic comedy club - see shows put on by the pros, or join a training class; they serve food and drinks during the shows.
This beach is great for relaxing in the sun or playing a game of beach volleyball. You could also take a break on the iconic beached boat bar - Castaways
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North Avenue Beach station
This beach is great for relaxing in the sun or playing a game of beach volleyball. You could also take a break on the iconic beached boat bar - Castaways
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrCheck out the Chicago Bears' football stadium, AND the Museum of Natural History all in one spot
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Soldier Field & Field Museum station
Check out the Chicago Bears' football stadium, AND the Museum of Natural History all in one spot
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science & Industry station
This place is GREAT!
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StDave & Buster's
1030 N Clark StHeadquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlFree games - all you pay for are the drinks!
Ping Pong Bar - yes, you read that right. Play ping pong while hanging out at the bar.
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SPIN Chicago
344 N State StPing Pong Bar - yes, you read that right. Play ping pong while hanging out at the bar.
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveTake a tour along the river and learn about Chicago's architectural history - worth the money.
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise
RiverwalkTake a tour along the river and learn about Chicago's architectural history - worth the money.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StShopping
Macy's
111 North State StreetAn entire strip of shops.. a mile long strip to be exact!
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
An entire strip of shops.. a mile long strip to be exact!
Nordstrom Wedding Suite - Michigan Avenue
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveEssentials
Target
4466 N BroadwayCVS
2427 W Chicago AveIt's an easy #56 bus ride away from the apartment, worth the fact that it's the cheapest store with the most grocery options.
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayIt's an easy #56 bus ride away from the apartment, worth the fact that it's the cheapest store with the most grocery options.
Getting Around
Metra train station - various route options, mostly to take you out of the city.
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Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison StMetra train station - various route options, mostly to take you out of the city.
Amtrak train station. One of the most common and convenient ways to travel INTO and OUT of the city from out of town is via the Amtrak train.
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Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StAmtrak train station. One of the most common and convenient ways to travel INTO and OUT of the city from out of town is via the Amtrak train.