Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Unusual museum of "outsider art"
File this under "hidden gems" in Chicago
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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N Milwaukee AveUnusual museum of "outsider art"
File this under "hidden gems" in Chicago
My absolute favorite art museum. The touring exhibitions are always fantastically curated. Free after 5 pm on Thursdays. Free the first weekend of every month for Bank of America users.
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Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMy absolute favorite art museum. The touring exhibitions are always fantastically curated. Free after 5 pm on Thursdays. Free the first weekend of every month for Bank of America users.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden like a old speakeasy. No windows, fireplaces. Unbelievably cozy and romantic. They have fantastic and unusual cocktails. They do not accept reservations- it is fairly easy to get in Sunday-Thursday. You might have to wait in a short line other nights. They have a small and delicious food menu
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveHidden like a old speakeasy. No windows, fireplaces. Unbelievably cozy and romantic. They have fantastic and unusual cocktails. They do not accept reservations- it is fairly easy to get in Sunday-Thursday. You might have to wait in a short line other nights. They have a small and delicious food menu
Bar/Venue
Come and see some live music and play arcade games! Large beer list!
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveBar/Venue
Come and see some live music and play arcade games! Large beer list!
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveCraft Brewery and food!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park. I suggest going to brunch at Cafe Marie Jeanne or coffee and a pastry at CC Ferns and then visiting the park
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful park. I suggest going to brunch at Cafe Marie Jeanne or coffee and a pastry at CC Ferns and then visiting the park
Get coffee from La Colombe and a doughnut from Stan's and then come here and enjoy!
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Parque Wicker
1425 N Damen AveGet coffee from La Colombe and a doughnut from Stan's and then come here and enjoy!
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge full size grocery store
Giant Walgreens located in an old bank- so the architecture is actually quite beautiful. The pharmacy uses the bank vault for vitamins, etc
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Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayGiant Walgreens located in an old bank- so the architecture is actually quite beautiful. The pharmacy uses the bank vault for vitamins, etc
Food Scene
Coffee, egg sandwiches, awesome pastries and baked goods
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Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StCoffee, egg sandwiches, awesome pastries and baked goods
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveBest doughnuts ever
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StMy favorite coffee in the city
Pub Royale
2049 W Division StIndian/English food, large english beer menu, cocktails
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveHigh end food and drink. Exquisite
Drinking chocolate and bakery! Gorgeous and intimate. You will be so happy to check this out on a cold day
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Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W Armitage AveDrinking chocolate and bakery! Gorgeous and intimate. You will be so happy to check this out on a cold day
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveCheese, charcuterie, drinks and wine
Sightseeing
I love Millennium Park because you can see many sights in that immediate area. Lake Michigan, The Bean, Pritzker Pavillion, etc.
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Parque del Milenio
201 E Randolph StI love Millennium Park because you can see many sights in that immediate area. Lake Michigan, The Bean, Pritzker Pavillion, etc.
Awesome nearby neighborhood with awesome restaurants, stores, farmer's market, park, bars, etc
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Logan Square
Awesome nearby neighborhood with awesome restaurants, stores, farmer's market, park, bars, etc
Getting Around
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveDamen Blue Line Stop
15 minute walk away