Shawn and Michelle's Guidebook
Food/Restaunt/Bar Recommendations
Rather than going to Yelp take our word for it. We're both restaurant industry veterans.
S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th StAmazing local Asian fusion.
Michelin award winning restaurant with great food, drink and late-night scene.
156 persone del luogo consigliano
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StMichelin award winning restaurant with great food, drink and late-night scene.
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
1725 W 18th StTell them Shawn and Michelle sent you!
Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer AveA taste of Vietnam just down the street.
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StMouth watering BBQ less than half a mile away.
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StGreat coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted StClosest coffee shop to the apartment.
Closest spot to grab some bar food, local beer or cocktails.
151 persone del luogo consigliano
Simone's
960 W 18th StClosest spot to grab some bar food, local beer or cocktails.
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StQuintessential local dive bar. CASH ONLY.
Cantón Regio Steakhouse
1510 W 18th StAcadia
1639 S Wabash AveWant a local Michelin meal out? This is your spot.
Awesome, quick eat-in or take-out tacos and burritos. Postmates??
7 persone del luogo consigliano
Mary's Taqueria
1901 S Canalport AveAwesome, quick eat-in or take-out tacos and burritos. Postmates??
This is one of the best in Chicago's Chinatown. Tons of other options in this area.
63 persone del luogo consigliano
Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer AveThis is one of the best in Chicago's Chinatown. Tons of other options in this area.
Sightseeing
See the city from the the cockpit of a helicopter
10 persone del luogo consigliano
Chicago Helicopter Experience
1339 S Wood StSee the city from the the cockpit of a helicopter
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StParco del Millennio
201 E Randolph StFontana di Buckingham
301 S Columbus DrUntouchable Tour - Chicago's Original Gangster Tour
600 N Clark St875 North Michigan Avenue
875 North Michigan AvenueWillis Tower Skydeck
Zoo di Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveSeadog Chicago
600 E Grand AveSee the city from Lake Michigan
See your reflection in a large polished bean at Millenium park
473 persone del luogo consigliano
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StSee your reflection in a large polished bean at Millenium park
Parco Maggie Daley
337 E Randolph StMuseums
Acquario Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrPlanetario Adler
1300 S Lake Shore DrMuseo Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science & Industry station
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Chicago
220 E Chicago AveArt Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveNevermore Park :: Home of Flyboy
949 W 16th StMuseo della Storia di Chicago
1601 N Clark StSports/Events
History place to catch a ball game and grab a drink on a beautiful day.
1004 persone del luogo consigliano
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHistory place to catch a ball game and grab a drink on a beautiful day.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StCatch the Bears or numerous different artists perform.
300 persone del luogo consigliano
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrCatch the Bears or numerous different artists perform.
Awesome spot to catch a show right on Lake Michigan.
45 persone del luogo consigliano
Northerly Island
Awesome spot to catch a show right on Lake Michigan.
Chicago Bulls
1901 W Madison StCatch the Bulls, Blackhawks or favorite artist/act.
Live Music
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveBlues legend
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard StreetThe Green Mill
4802 North BroadwaySchubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveThalia Hall
1807 S Allport StReggies Chicago
2105 S State StThe Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveKingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StHouse of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn StRiviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueAragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveThe Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveJay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StMusic Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveNeighborhoods
River North
Trendy area with hot clubs, bars, and restaurants.
Quiet neighborhood home to DePaul University, beautiful homes, parks, and plenty of boutiques, bars and restaurants.
175 persone del luogo consigliano
Parco Lincoln
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrQuiet neighborhood home to DePaul University, beautiful homes, parks, and plenty of boutiques, bars and restaurants.
Piazza Logan
Great food scene and diverse demographic.
Multi-million dollar gray and brownstones steps from beaches and Lake Michigan.
28 persone del luogo consigliano
Gold Coast
Multi-million dollar gray and brownstones steps from beaches and Lake Michigan.
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveWanna see a hipster outside of Pilsen???
Home to one of the prettiest parks in the city outside of Lincoln Park.
293 persone del luogo consigliano
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrHome to one of the prettiest parks in the city outside of Lincoln Park.
Pizza
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
61 E Madison StAmazing thin-crust
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StGreat deep-dish pizza
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveGino's East
162 E Superior StPizzeria Uno
29 E Ohio StPequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueDelicious!