Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
The world's premier comedy theatre and school of improvisation, specializes in sketch comedy and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveThe world's premier comedy theatre and school of improvisation, specializes in sketch comedy and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years.
Food Scene
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StTHE Chicago Steakhouse!
Lively supper club, famous for its hearty portions of pasta, meat plates & other Italian dishes.
36 locals recommend
Carmine's
1043 N Rush StLively supper club, famous for its hearty portions of pasta, meat plates & other Italian dishes.
Upscale seafood restaurant in modern setting famous for its crab cakes, steaks & frogs' legs.
40 locals recommend
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush StUpscale seafood restaurant in modern setting famous for its crab cakes, steaks & frogs' legs.
The new concept was created by world-renowned chef & '11 James Beard winner Jean-George. At night, the bar transforms into a supper club recapturing the glamour of the 30's/40's wi/ a modern twist.
49 locals recommend
Pump Room
1301 N State PkwyThe new concept was created by world-renowned chef & '11 James Beard winner Jean-George. At night, the bar transforms into a supper club recapturing the glamour of the 30's/40's wi/ a modern twist.
All your favorites from Chef Art Smith: Southern Fried Catfish, Fried Green Tomatoes, Low-Country Shrimp and Grits, Wood-Fired Pizzas, Salads and many more delicious dishes.
14 locals recommend
Table Fifty-Two
52 West Elm StreetAll your favorites from Chef Art Smith: Southern Fried Catfish, Fried Green Tomatoes, Low-Country Shrimp and Grits, Wood-Fired Pizzas, Salads and many more delicious dishes.
Shopping
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveShopping
http://www.shopwatertower.com/
900 North Michigan Shops
900 Michigan AveShopping
http://www.shop900.com/
Everything Else
An 'L' station on the CTA's Red Line. It is a subway station located at 1200 N Clark St, in the of Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, between the Gold Coast & Old Town.
67 locals recommend
Division & Clark station
An 'L' station on the CTA's Red Line. It is a subway station located at 1200 N Clark St, in the of Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, between the Gold Coast & Old Town.
An 'L' station on the CTA's Brown & Purple Line. It is a subway station located at 536 N. Sedgwick St, in the Gold Coast.
25 locals recommend
Sedgwick station
An 'L' station on the CTA's Brown & Purple Line. It is a subway station located at 536 N. Sedgwick St, in the Gold Coast.
Joseph Michael's Salon and Spa
1313 North Ritchie Courthttp://mychicagosalon.com/
Lake Shore & Banks station
#151 Bus that takes you down Michigan.
Essentials
Target
4466 N BroadwayGroceries
A market located on lobby level where you can get groceries and alcohol.
http://www.1350commissary.com/
Commissary Inc
1350 North Lake Shore DriveA market located on lobby level where you can get groceries and alcohol.
http://www.1350commissary.com/
Sightseeing
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan Ave360 Views of the City and the new tilt ride.
One of Chicago's most popular beaches, North Avenue Beach features a unique beach house. This sleek, ocean liner-inspired building, boasts one of the best views in the city.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
One of Chicago's most popular beaches, North Avenue Beach features a unique beach house. This sleek, ocean liner-inspired building, boasts one of the best views in the city.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThe world famous and free, Lincoln Park Zoo.
This popular Gold Coast/Streeterville neighborhood hotspot offers many amenities & a spectacular view of the city skyline.
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
This popular Gold Coast/Streeterville neighborhood hotspot offers many amenities & a spectacular view of the city skyline.