Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
680 North Lake Shore DriveGroceries
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGroceries
Shopping
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwySnacks, toothpaste, frozen foods, and other essentials. Open 24 hours.
Drugstore and larger selection of snacks and sundries (such as umbrellas) if 7-Eleven doesn't have what you need.
183 locals recommend
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdDrugstore and larger selection of snacks and sundries (such as umbrellas) if 7-Eleven doesn't have what you need.
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
World's best shopping within walking distance
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveGreat Mall for shopping on rainy days
Burberry
633 Michigan AveHigh-end Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile boutique
Forever 21
865 W North AveBudget Michigan Avenue shopping available too
Food Scene
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveFree wi-fi and artisan lattes
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveFamous spot for Chicago deep-dish pizza
Flour & Stone
355 E Ohio StTasty and close local pizza joint
Oysy
50 E Grand AveAffordable high-quality sushi close to lots of fun nightlife
Yolk Streeterville
355 E Ohio StNationally famous brunch destination
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlCoffee and snacks directly across the street
Tasty healthy lunch spot surrounded by other options in the hospital/med school food court.
18 locals recommend
Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark StTasty healthy lunch spot surrounded by other options in the hospital/med school food court.
Amazing fancy bar and restaurant attached to the Ralph Lauren flagship store. Decorated to feel like a luxurious library.
18 locals recommend
RL Restaurant
115 E Chicago AveAmazing fancy bar and restaurant attached to the Ralph Lauren flagship store. Decorated to feel like a luxurious library.
Caffe Oliva
550 E Grand AveLunch and sundowners on a small but very close beach on Lake Michigan.
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveTourist essential
View almost as high as the Willis Tower (98 floors) with fewer crowds.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveView almost as high as the Willis Tower (98 floors) with fewer crowds.
Pleasant walk over the river to "The Bean" - takes 20 minutes. Can walk along lake or through "The loop" and see the central business district.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StPleasant walk over the river to "The Bean" - takes 20 minutes. Can walk along lake or through "The loop" and see the central business district.
Drinks & Nightlife
Closest restaurant with delicious food- kitchen usually open until 11ish.
31 locals recommend
D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
345 East Grand AvenueClosest restaurant with delicious food- kitchen usually open until 11ish.
Closest restaurant with late-night kitchen - until at least 3:00 a.m.
18 locals recommend
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
622 N Fairbanks CtClosest restaurant with late-night kitchen - until at least 3:00 a.m.
Chic champagne bar upstairs; hipster beer-oriented speakeasy downstairs (the downstairs area is technically called "Watershed" but there is no sign outside).
26 locals recommend
Pops for Champagne
601 N State StChic champagne bar upstairs; hipster beer-oriented speakeasy downstairs (the downstairs area is technically called "Watershed" but there is no sign outside).
Arts & Culture
Movie theater for low-key nights and rainy days. Bowling alley in same building.
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StMovie theater for low-key nights and rainy days. Bowling alley in same building.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveContemporary art museum