Kate’s Guidebook
Entertainment / Sightseeing
ZooLights is a fun, festive way to enjoy the holidays. It's free entry and the zoo is only about a 20 minute walk from my place.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StZooLights is a fun, festive way to enjoy the holidays. It's free entry and the zoo is only about a 20 minute walk from my place.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveOak Street beach is only about a 10-15 min walk and is one of the nicest in the city!
7 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
Oak Street beach is only about a 10-15 min walk and is one of the nicest in the city!
North Ave beach is only a 15 min walk and is another one of Chicago's favorite beaches. You can catch some of the most picturesque views of the city from here!
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
North Ave beach is only a 15 min walk and is another one of Chicago's favorite beaches. You can catch some of the most picturesque views of the city from here!
Second City is only a 15-20 min walk away. If you're into comedy then you know this is the #1 stop. Make reservations in advance!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveSecond City is only a 15-20 min walk away. If you're into comedy then you know this is the #1 stop. Make reservations in advance!
You're a 20 min walk from the historical Mag Mile- enjoy shopping, scenery and Chicago's famous architecture!
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
You're a 20 min walk from the historical Mag Mile- enjoy shopping, scenery and Chicago's famous architecture!
Bar
This piano bar is only 2 blocks away and is a fun place to grab a drink any night of the week.
23 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
1220 N State PkwyThis piano bar is only 2 blocks away and is a fun place to grab a drink any night of the week.
Butch's is a neighborhood favorite. They decorate the place for each holiday. You can't go wrong catching a game, drink or some tasty bar food here.
19 locals recommend
Butch McGuire's
20 W Division StButch's is a neighborhood favorite. They decorate the place for each holiday. You can't go wrong catching a game, drink or some tasty bar food here.
Enjoy sipping a delightful beverage while taking in the best 360 degree view of the city!
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveEnjoy sipping a delightful beverage while taking in the best 360 degree view of the city!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StThis is my favorite late night stop for live blues and drinks.
Located Uptown this is one of the top tier historical jazz bars around. You can catch both big names and local artists. Note there's practically no talking allowed.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayLocated Uptown this is one of the top tier historical jazz bars around. You can catch both big names and local artists. Note there's practically no talking allowed.
The Green Door Tavern
678 N Orleans StOne of the greatest speakeasy's in the city.
"Low-lit, cozy craft cocktail lounge tucked in a record store with a menu of global sharing plates."
Dorian’s
1939 W North Ave"Low-lit, cozy craft cocktail lounge tucked in a record store with a menu of global sharing plates."
"Circa-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space & a huge list of old-fashioned cocktails."
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue"Circa-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space & a huge list of old-fashioned cocktails."
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveAnother fantastic live music spot!
Food scene
This is my favorite brunch spot in the neighborhood (also an excellent choice for lunch and dinner).
18 locals recommend
3rd Coast Cafe
West Goethe StreetThis is my favorite brunch spot in the neighborhood (also an excellent choice for lunch and dinner).
This is Restoration Hardware's cafe and the ambience is what drives people to wait in line for 2+ hrs for a seat at the table. Given it's only 2 blocks away you can put your name in and head straight back home until they page you!
54 locals recommend
3 Arts Club Cafe
1300 N Dearborn StThis is Restoration Hardware's cafe and the ambience is what drives people to wait in line for 2+ hrs for a seat at the table. Given it's only 2 blocks away you can put your name in and head straight back home until they page you!
If you ask me this is the best of the Chicago pizza scene. Better yet, it's under a 10 min walk from my place.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StIf you ask me this is the best of the Chicago pizza scene. Better yet, it's under a 10 min walk from my place.
Velvet Taco
1110 N State StBest taco's in the neighborhood!
This is a great spot to grab pizza and drinks. Not your classic Chicago pizza but it's a favorite amongst locals.
51 locals recommend
Happy Camper Pizzeria
1209 N Wells StThis is a great spot to grab pizza and drinks. Not your classic Chicago pizza but it's a favorite amongst locals.
Cozy Noodles n' Rice
Great BYOB Thai joint located near Wrigley!
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGo grab drinks and eat taco's!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StOne of the best tapas spots in town!