Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
If you like plants, this is a must see. This is not in the best neighborhood so I suggest taking a taxi directly here and away.
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Garfield Park Conservatory - Administrative Office
300 North Central Park AvenueIf you like plants, this is a must see. This is not in the best neighborhood so I suggest taking a taxi directly here and away.
Food Scene
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdGreat place for brunch
Bob-O-Rinos
3435 N Central AveWalking distance for a Sub Sandwich or Panini
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StThey have one of the best burgers in Chicago.
Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central AveA nearby Portage Park restaurant with good food.
frunchroom
4042 N Milwaukee AvePortage Park's new Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch spot.
BYOB
Rootstock Wine and Beer Bar focuses on small production with an emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming practices. They support local farmers, hormone free meats, and seasonal produce as often as possible. Delicious Food! Humboldt Park
Instagram: rootstockbar
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueRootstock Wine and Beer Bar focuses on small production with an emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming practices. They support local farmers, hormone free meats, and seasonal produce as often as possible. Delicious Food! Humboldt Park
Instagram: rootstockbar
From May till early October this is a great place to grab a snack, lunch, beer or wine while sitting on the edge of the lake. It's a hidden spot where you can sit and it feels like you are at a lakeside retreat. Edgewater
Instagram: waterfront_cafe_chicago
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The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdFrom May till early October this is a great place to grab a snack, lunch, beer or wine while sitting on the edge of the lake. It's a hidden spot where you can sit and it feels like you are at a lakeside retreat. Edgewater
Instagram: waterfront_cafe_chicago
A new Portage Park Taco joint with a few other fresh options in a modern storefront. Portage Park
Instagram: tatastacos
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Tatas Tacos
4929 W Irving Park RdA new Portage Park Taco joint with a few other fresh options in a modern storefront. Portage Park
Instagram: tatastacos
If you need to have a special cake made prior to arriving I highly recommend Bittersweet or just stop in for something sweet.
Instagram: bittersweetpastryshop
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Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
1114 W Belmont AveIf you need to have a special cake made prior to arriving I highly recommend Bittersweet or just stop in for something sweet.
Instagram: bittersweetpastryshop
Momotaro
820 W Lake StTop rated Sushi Restaurant. West Loop
Instagram: momotarochicago
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveExcellent Sushi. Ukrainian Village
Instagram: aramichicago
Juno Sushi Chicago
2638 N Lincoln AveExcellent Sushi. Lincoln Park
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveExcellent Sushi. Humboldt Park
Instagram: kaizanchicago
Wasabi Cafe
3908 N Lincoln AveGreat Sushi. BYOB. Logan Square
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveGreat Sushi. BYOB. West Town
Instagram: yuzuchicago
Great food and a very chic fine dining restaurant perfect for a special occasion. Located inside the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. The Loop
Instagram: cherrycirclecaa
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Cherry Circle Room
12 S Michigan AveGreat food and a very chic fine dining restaurant perfect for a special occasion. Located inside the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. The Loop
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Logan Square's newest ice cream shop. Logan Square
Instagram: prettycoolicecream
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Pretty Cool Ice Cream
2353 N California AveLogan Square's newest ice cream shop. Logan Square
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A must stop for delicious baked goods. There might be a line to get in but it is always worth the wait. Go before noon because they do sell out. They usually have a Vegan option also.
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Sugar Moon
3612 W Wrightwood AveA must stop for delicious baked goods. There might be a line to get in but it is always worth the wait. Go before noon because they do sell out. They usually have a Vegan option also.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveIf you have your own shopping bags, bring them along.
ALDI
2431 W Montrose AveDiscount Store for most Grocery needs.
Shopping
N E Y B I R
2246 W Grand AveHome Décor, Jewelry and unique items.
Great shop for unique greeting cards, framing and ephemera.
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Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
5061 N Clark StGreat shop for unique greeting cards, framing and ephemera.
This curated antique store specializes in antiques you might find for a lake house such as plaid wool blankets, vintage Thermos', taxidermy wall hangings and vintage glassware.
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Brimfield
5219 N Clark StThis curated antique store specializes in antiques you might find for a lake house such as plaid wool blankets, vintage Thermos', taxidermy wall hangings and vintage glassware.
Scout is right next door to Brimfield and has a curated selection of Art, Sculpture, and interesting Furniture.
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Scout
5221 N Clark StScout is right next door to Brimfield and has a curated selection of Art, Sculpture, and interesting Furniture.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3209 Howard StParks & Nature
This park has a large outdoor pool, an indoor pool and also check the schedule for the Sunday Farmer's Market.
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Portage Park
This park has a large outdoor pool, an indoor pool and also check the schedule for the Sunday Farmer's Market.
Chopin Park
3420 N Long AveOnly a few blocks away to this park.
Entertainment & Activities
Parcul Millennium
201 E Randolph StPavilionul Jay Pritzker
201 E Randolph StFree live outdoor concerts.
XSport Fitness
2310 W Logan BlvdIf you are looking for a gym for an extended stay, try Xsport.