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Wrigleyville
Home of the Cubs!
The Emil Bach House in Rogers Park, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is available for nightly rental or for private events. As one of Wright's last Chicago commissions, this 1915 home was built for Bach and his wife, wealthy owners of the Bach Brick Company.
11 locals recommend
Emil Bach House by Frank Lloyd Wright
7415 N Sheridan RdThe Emil Bach House in Rogers Park, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is available for nightly rental or for private events. As one of Wright's last Chicago commissions, this 1915 home was built for Bach and his wife, wealthy owners of the Bach Brick Company.
Willis Tower
233 South Wacker DriveHot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StEntertainment & Activities
Catch a Lake Michigan or Chicago River Cruise. Ride the Ferris Wheel! Endless activities happen at Nay Pier!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveCatch a Lake Michigan or Chicago River Cruise. Ride the Ferris Wheel! Endless activities happen at Nay Pier!
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrUrban Kayaks on the Chicago River
435 E. Chicago RiverwalkArts & Culture
The Bahá'í House of Worship is a temple in Wilmette, Illinois. One of ten dedicated temples of the Bahá'í Faith, it is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world.
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveThe Bahá'í House of Worship is a temple in Wilmette, Illinois. One of ten dedicated temples of the Bahá'í Faith, it is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world.
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rustic-chic bar offering elevated pub grub, including wood-fired pizzas, plus TVs & weekend brunch.
34 locals recommend
R Public House
1508 W Jarvis AveRustic-chic bar offering elevated pub grub, including wood-fired pizzas, plus TVs & weekend brunch.
Industrial bar offering craft beers & seasonally inspired cocktails, plus a lounge with board games.
72 locals recommend
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveIndustrial bar offering craft beers & seasonally inspired cocktails, plus a lounge with board games.
Laid-back neighborhood bar with late hours & activities including billiards, darts & karaoke.
8 locals recommend
The Oasis Tavern
6809 N Sheridan RdLaid-back neighborhood bar with late hours & activities including billiards, darts & karaoke.
Longtime hangout with daily drink specials, a pool table & TVs showing sports in unpretentious digs.
9 locals recommend
Cunneen's
1424 W Devon AveLongtime hangout with daily drink specials, a pool table & TVs showing sports in unpretentious digs.
Craft Beer, Patio, Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveCraft Beer, Patio, Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.
Festive karaoke bar with a beer garden, seafood-filled bar menu & tropical cocktails.
13 locals recommend
Trader Todd's
3216 N Sheffield AveFestive karaoke bar with a beer garden, seafood-filled bar menu & tropical cocktails.
Sports bar with second floor batting cages, skeeball & other games, along with a dueling piano bar.
37 locals recommend
Sluggers
3540 N Clark StSports bar with second floor batting cages, skeeball & other games, along with a dueling piano bar.
Bustling sports bar with live music, bar food, billiards & lively post-Cubs baseball game scene.
36 locals recommend
Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison StBustling sports bar with live music, bar food, billiards & lively post-Cubs baseball game scene.
Poitinstil
1502 W Jarvis AveDrinks & Bar Games!
Essentials
Small grocery store/produce market stocking a variety of Latin American & Caribbean foods.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveRight across the Street. Open from 7-11.
Rogers Park Fruit Market
7401 N Clark StRed Violin Wine & Spirits
7407 N Clark StWine and Spirits!
Jewel-Osco
1128 Chicago AveGateway Plaza also has many little shops including Marshalls.
Food Scene
Charmers Cafe
1500 W Jarvis AveLive performances, comfort food, breakfast
We are a neighborhood restaurant specializing in traditional and international fusion tapas. From Italian to Asian to French cuisine, we have something to pique your curiosity and satisfy your palette. We also have seasonal specials that utilize the freshest farm to table ingredients.
25 locals recommend
Twisted Tapas
1146 W Pratt BlvdWe are a neighborhood restaurant specializing in traditional and international fusion tapas. From Italian to Asian to French cuisine, we have something to pique your curiosity and satisfy your palette. We also have seasonal specials that utilize the freshest farm to table ingredients.
Hot peppers, chorizo and jack cheese with homemade salsa and sour cream. Olé!
South Of The Border Restaurant & Bar
1416 W Morse AveHot peppers, chorizo and jack cheese with homemade salsa and sour cream. Olé!
Casual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.
45 locals recommend
Lucky Platter
514 Main StCasual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.
Traditional Italian fare & wood-oven pizzas served in a rustic loftlike space with a full bar.
Graziano's Brick Oven Pizza
5960 W Touhy AveTraditional Italian fare & wood-oven pizzas served in a rustic loftlike space with a full bar.
Casual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
38 locals recommend
Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster StCasual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
Nondescript joint dishing Mexican favorites, including tacos & memorable margaritas.
15 locals recommend
Taco Diablo
1026b Davis StNondescript joint dishing Mexican favorites, including tacos & memorable margaritas.
Chicago style Pizza!! Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueChicago style Pizza!! Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late.
Chicago Style Pizza! Area mini-chain with Malnati roots that dishes deep-dish & thin-crust pies plus pasta & more.
32 locals recommend
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
61 E Madison StChicago Style Pizza! Area mini-chain with Malnati roots that dishes deep-dish & thin-crust pies plus pasta & more.
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AvePizza! Pizza! Pizza! Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Hip coffeehouse serving java, tea & a small chalkboard menu of light eats in a funky space.
25 locals recommend
Sol Cafe
1615 W Howard StHip coffeehouse serving java, tea & a small chalkboard menu of light eats in a funky space.
Mellow brewpub teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space.
66 locals recommend
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard StMellow brewpub teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space.
Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco y Sus Mariscos
7138 N Clark StCasual, modern cafe offering signature gourmet breakfast sandwiches, small-batch donuts & coffee.
31 locals recommend
Smack Dab Chicago
6730 N Clark StCasual, modern cafe offering signature gourmet breakfast sandwiches, small-batch donuts & coffee.
LIFES SWEET INC
1608 N Clark StBakery
Common Cup
1501 W Morse AveCoffee shop, outdoor seating, quick bites
Rustic-chic bar offering elevated pub grub, including wood-fired pizzas, plus TVs & weekend brunch.
34 locals recommend
R Public House
1508 W Jarvis AveRustic-chic bar offering elevated pub grub, including wood-fired pizzas, plus TVs & weekend brunch.
Relaxed, modern eatery offering Italian starters, salads, pasta & pizza slices over the counter.
6 locals recommend
Anto Pizza & Pasta Chicago
1547 W Jarvis AveRelaxed, modern eatery offering Italian starters, salads, pasta & pizza slices over the counter.
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree to All!
Tree-lined lakefront park including a beach with volleyball courts & tranquil walking paths.
Centennial Park
Tree-lined lakefront park including a beach with volleyball courts & tranquil walking paths.
Loyola Beach
This beautiful park offers a spray park, playground and tennis courts. The playground has an "old school" vibe: The structure is completely made of wood and the grounds are filled with wood chips (no plastic here!). There are swings, tunnels, bridges, slides and more. The park was recently updated with an outdoor nature play center.
21 locals recommend
Indian Boundary Park
2500 W Lunt Ave This beautiful park offers a spray park, playground and tennis courts. The playground has an "old school" vibe: The structure is completely made of wood and the grounds are filled with wood chips (no plastic here!). There are swings, tunnels, bridges, slides and more. The park was recently updated with an outdoor nature play center.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StNorth Avenue Beach