Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Lizzie McNeils is an Irish Pub and Restaurant attached to the building
10 locals recommend
Lizzie McNeill's
400 N McClurg CtLizzie McNeils is an Irish Pub and Restaurant attached to the building
I recommend the Signature Lounge bar on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Building to anyone. The view is incredible, and there is no cover charge.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveI recommend the Signature Lounge bar on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Building to anyone. The view is incredible, and there is no cover charge.
Essentials
Fox & Obel Food Market
401 E Illinois StFox and Obel is both a high-end grocery store and café.
Dominick's
255 E Grand AveDominick's is the nearest large retailer grocery store
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdThere is a Walgreens pharmacy in walking distance if needed
Arts & Culture
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StAMC Movie Theater, Pool Hall, and Bowling
Many members of Saturday Night Live got their start at Chicago's famous Second City Comedy Club.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveMany members of Saturday Night Live got their start at Chicago's famous Second City Comedy Club.
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard StreetJazz Club
Sightseeing
Navy Pier is Chicago's #1 tourist attraction, and walking distance. You'll find boat tours, food, IMAX theater, and fireworks every Wed at 9:30p and Sat at 10:15p during the summer.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is Chicago's #1 tourist attraction, and walking distance. You'll find boat tours, food, IMAX theater, and fireworks every Wed at 9:30p and Sat at 10:15p during the summer.
Ohio Street Beach
600 N Lake Shore DrIn the summer, layout or people watch at Ohio Street Beach
Olive Park is sandwiched between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, yet most tourists (and even lots of locals) don't know about it. Its a very serene park with great city views open in summer.
18 locals recommend
Milton Lee Olive Park
East Ohio StreetOlive Park is sandwiched between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, yet most tourists (and even lots of locals) don't know about it. Its a very serene park with great city views open in summer.
The glass floor balconies from the observation deck are well worth a visit.
124 locals recommend
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrThe glass floor balconies from the observation deck are well worth a visit.
The MCA is walking distance. I recommend their "First Friday" event held the evening of the first Friday of each month where the museum turns into upscale socialites mingling with martinis and art.
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe MCA is walking distance. I recommend their "First Friday" event held the evening of the first Friday of each month where the museum turns into upscale socialites mingling with martinis and art.
Everything Else
The Lakefront trail extends for miles and is good for walking, biking, or running around the lakefront. You can most easily access it by walking straight east on Illinois Street from our building.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe Lakefront trail extends for miles and is good for walking, biking, or running around the lakefront. You can most easily access it by walking straight east on Illinois Street from our building.
Food Scene
D4 is in Irish Pub and Restaurant that I would recommend for brunch on the weekends.
31 locals recommend
D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
345 East Grand AvenueD4 is in Irish Pub and Restaurant that I would recommend for brunch on the weekends.
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveGarrett's Popcorn is a Chicago staple; you must try!
Gino's East
162 E Superior StChicago's famous deep dish pizza
Shopping
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveWater Tower Place is the nearest full mall
The "Magnificent Mile" is a stretch of shopping along Michigan Avenue
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The "Magnificent Mile" is a stretch of shopping along Michigan Avenue