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    Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago 2021
    Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago 2021
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    The Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide that divides Chi-Town into sixty mapped neighborhoods from Gold Coast and Lincoln Park to Wrigleyville and Lakeview.

    Designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy locals, commuters, business travelers, and yes, tourists too, every map is dotted with user-friendly NFT icons that plot the nearest essential services and entertainment locations, while providing important information on things like kid-friendly activities, public transportation, restaurants, bars, and Chicago’s art scene.

    Need to find the best deep-dish pizza hideouts around? NFT has you covered. How about a list of the top sports attractions in the famously sports-crazy city? We’ve got that, too. The nearest beach, jazz club, coffee shop, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This book also features:

    • A foldout highway map
    • Sections on the North Side, Near North Side, Near West Side, the Greater Loop, the South Side, and Greater Chicago
    • More than 150 neighborhood and city maps

    It’s the only key to the Windy City that Rahm Emanuel can’t give you.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNot For Tourists
    Release dateOct 13, 2020
    ISBN9781510758056
    Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago 2021
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    Not For Tourists (NFT) released their first book, a guide to Manhattan, in May of 2000. Today, NFT is an urban lifestyle brand that works closely with city and neighborhood editors in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and New York. Their offices are in New York City.

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      Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago 2021 - Not For Tourists

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      Dear NFT User,

      There are certain things Chicagoans know: the best stories happen on the Red Line late at night; the Cubbies are going to win the World Series (…next year); the swear jar in Rahm’s office is overflowing with coins; your out-of-town relatives are going to ask you about Al Capone; there’s a 50/50 chance your alderman is going to be indicted this year; the winters make you stronger and the summers make you lazier; and every New Yorker you know will tell you how shocked they are that there aren’t cows and corn filling up your downtown (Wow, this actually is an amazing city!).

      But you don’t need us to tell you that Chicago is much more than this. As possessive and proud Chicagoans are of their city, they’re even more so of their neighborhoods, each one offering its own unique experience. Travelling from one to the next is like a different vacation onto itself, and that’s where we come in. Consider us your insider to the best of your own city. You’re the ultimate urban adventurer and we can’t wait to be your companion on the journey.

      But print publishing has its shortcomings—it can only reflect what was happening in the city at the time of publication, and things are always changing. That’s where the website (www.notfortourists.com) and mobile apps come in. And while you can’t scribble notes on a computer screen or iPhone app, we think they nicely complement what you now hold in front of you.

      Thank you for picking up the Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago. As the only guidebook of the city written by fellow Chicagoans that includes detailed map-by-map descriptions of every neighborhood in Chicago (as well as Evanston, Oak Park, and Skokie), we hope to worm our way into your heart as your indispensable right-hand tool for navigating this dynamic and energetic city that we love.

      Table of Contents

      Chicago Neighborhoods

      The Greater Loop

      Map 1 • River North / Fulton Market District

      Map 2 • Near North / River North

      Map 3 • Streeterville / Mag Mile

      Map 4 • West Loop Gate / Greek Town

      Map 5 • The Loop

      Map 6 • The Loop / Grant Park

      Map 7 • South Loop / River City

      Map 8 • South Loop / Printers Row / Dearborn Park

      Map 9 • South Loop / South Michigan Ave

      Map 10 • East Pilsen / Chinatown

      Map 11 • South Loop / McCormick Place

      The South Side

      Map 12 • Bridgeport (West)

      Map 13 • Bridgeport (East)

      Map 14 • Prairie Shores / Lake Meadows

      Map 15 • Canaryville / Fuller Park

      Map 16 • Bronzeville

      Map 17 • Kenwood

      Map 18 • Washington Park

      Map 19 • Hyde Park

      Map 20 • East Hyde Park / Jackson Park

      The Near West Side

      Map 21 • Wicker Park / Ukrainian Village

      Map 22 • Noble Square / Goose Island

      Map 23 • West Town / Near West Side

      Map 24 • River West / West Town

      Map 25 • Illinois Medical District

      Map 26 • University Village / Little Italy / Pilsen

      The Near North Side

      Map 27 • Logan Square

      Map 28 • Bucktown

      Map 29 • DePaul / Wrightwood / Sheffield

      Map 30 • Lincoln Park

      Map 31 • Old Town / Near North

      Map 32 • Gold Coast / Mag Mile

      The North Side

      Map 33 • Rogers Park / West Ridge

      Map 34 • East Rogers Park

      Map 35 • Arcadia Terrace / Peterson Park

      Map 36 • Bryn Mawr / Bowmanville

      Map 37 • Edgewater / Andersonville

      Map 38 • Ravenswood / Albany Park

      Map 39 • Ravenswood / North Center

      Map 40 • Uptown

      Map 41 • Avondale / Old Irving

      Map 42 • North Center / Roscoe Village / West Lakeview

      Map 43 • Wrigleyville / East Lakeview

      Map 44 • East Lakeview

      Greater Chicago

      Northwest

      Map 45

      Map 46

      Map 47

      Map 48

      West

      Map 49

      Map 50

      Map 51

      Map 52

      Southwest

      Map 53

      Map 54

      Map 55

      Map 56

      South

      Map 57

      Map 58

      Map 59

      Map 60

      Parks & Places

      Beverly / Morgan Park

      Brookfield Zoo

      Chicago Botanic Garden

      Chicago Cultural Center

      Harold Washington Library Center

      Evanston

      Garfield Park

      Grant Park

      Historic Pullman

      Jackson Park

      Lincoln Park

      McCormick Place

      Millennium Park

      Museum Campus

      Navy Pier

      Oak Park

      Six Flags Great America

      Skokie

      Colleges & Universities

      Columbia College Chicago

      DePaul University

      Illinois Institute of Technology

      Loyola University (Lake Shore Campus)

      Northwestern University (Evanston Campus)

      University of Chicago

      University of Illinois at Chicago

      Continuing Education

      Sports

      Biking

      Billiards and Bowling

      Golf

      Skating

      Swimming

      Tennis Courts

      Sports Leagues and Clubs

      Recreational Paths

      Soldier Field

      US Cellular

      United Center

      Wrigley Field

      Transit

      Pedway

      O’Hare Airport

      Midway Airport

      Water Taxis

      CTA

      The L

      Bus Travel

      Metra Train Lines

      South Shore Train Lines

      Amtrak

      Train Stations

      Driving

      Parking

      General Information

      Landmarks

      Chicago Media

      Calendar of Events

      Police

      Hospitals

      Post Offices

      ZIP Codes

      Libraries

      Practical Information

      Hotels

      For the Kids

      LGBT

      Dog Parks, Runs, and Beaches

      Arts & Entertainment

      Restaurants

      Nightlife

      Shopping

      Art Institute of Chicago

      Museums

      Bookstores

      Movie Theaters

      Street Index

      Essential Phone Numbers

      Punch List Chicago

      Highway Map foldout in back

      Map 1 • River North / Fulton Market District

      Map 1

      Crisscrossed by rail tracks, I-90/94 and the Chicago River, this section of the Windy City is quickly turning from industrial warehousing district to indie-hipster home. Cheaper rent lures artsy types and suits alike to the west where The Blommer Chocolate Company pumps sweet, chocolate-coated air into the streets all day. Diabetics, beware.

      Landmarks

      •Blommer Chocolate Co. • 600 W Kinzie St

      312-226-7700

      Opened in 1939. Eventually became the largest commercial chocolate manufacturer in the US.

      Nightlife

      •Bub City • 435 N Clark St

      312-610-4200

      Honky tonk for the River North scene.

      •Emmit’s Irish Pub • 495 N Milwaukee Ave

      312-563-9631

      An old-school Chicago establishment.

      •Richard’s Bar • 491 N Milwaukee Ave

      312-733-2251

      Old man bar good for starter drinks.

      Restaurants

      •Carnivale • 702 W Fulton St

      312-850-5005 • $$$

      Authentic, soulful Latin fusion cuisine.

      •Cemitas Puebla • 817 W Fulton Market

      312-455-9200 • $$

      Authentic Mexican from the Puebla region.

      •Iguana Café • 517 N Halsted St

      312-432-0663 • $

      Internet cafe with bagels and such.

      •La Scarola • 721 W Grand Ave

      312-243-1740 • $$

      Authentic Italian in a super-close atmosphere.

      •Piccolo Sogno • 464 N Halsted St

      312-421-0077 • $$$$

      You wish your mama in the old country cooked this good.

      •Publican • 837 W Fulton Market

      312-733-9555 • $$$

      Much buzzed Kahan joint is meat and beer lover’s nirvana.

      •Ramen Takeya • 819 W Fulton Market

      312-666-7710 • $$$

      First-class ramen plus small plates and cocktails.

      Shopping

      •Doolin’s • 511 N Halsted St

      312-243-9424

      Party decorations galore, closed Sundays.

      •Trunk Club • 325 W Ohio Ave

      800-385-0100

      High-end menswear loft with attentive stylists.

      Map 2 • Near North / River North

      Map 2

      On the west side, monolithic Merchandise Mart (seriously—it has its own zip code) casts its shadow over River North, helping the area maintain its old industrial edge. On the east side, the Trump International Hotel and Tower rounds that edge into the pinnacle of luxury living. In between, Rock N Roll McDonald’s turns up the volume on America’s favorite pastime: grease.

      Landmarks

      •Courthouse Place • 54 W Hubbard St

      This Romanesque-style former courthouse has witnessed many legendary trials.

      •House of Blues • 329 N Dearborn St

      312-923-2000

      Branch location of well-known chain o’ blues clubs; music is far better than the crap-filled interior suggests…

      •Marina Towers • 300 N State St

      Bertrand Goldberg’s riverside masterwork. Love the parking.

      •Merchandise Mart • 222 Merchandise Mart Plz

      312-527-4141

      Houses furniture showrooms and a small mall.

      •Rock N Roll McDonald’s • 600 N Clark St

      312-867-0455

      Glitzy take on fast food fodder.

      •Sotheby’s • 980 N Michigan Ave

      312-475-7900

      Renowned auction house. We bid $5.

      •Trump International Hotel and Tower •

      401 N Wabash Ave

      312-588-8000

      Shiny happy 92-story skyscraper.

      Nightlife

      •Andy’s Jazz Club • 11 E Hubbard St

      312-642-6805

      Old-school jazz…a Chicago legend.

      •Berkshire Room • 15 E Ohio St

      312-894-0800

      Cocktail lounge at the hipster-swank Acme Hotel.

      •The Boss Bar • 420 N Clark St

      312-527-1203

      Give tomorrow’s hangover extra fuel at this 4 am dive.

      •Brehon Pub • 731 N Wells St

      312-642-1071

      Irish pub, lots of TVs for Masterpiece Theater, er, sports.

      •Celeste • 111 W Hubbard St

      312-828-9000

      Art deco-style cocktail bar.

      •Clark Street Ale House • 742 N Clark St

      312-642-9253

      No pretense, just beer—and lots of it.

      •Gilt Bar • 230 W Kinzie St

      312-464-9544

      Old-time cocktails meet the spirit of new-school alcohol artistry.

      •The Green Door Tavern • 678 N Orleans St

      312-664-5496

      A Chicago landmark; old-school classic.

      •Havana • 412 N Clark St

      312-644-1900

      Cuban cocktail creations with a live Latin soundtrack.

      •Howl at the Moon • 26 W Hubbard St

      312-863-7427

      Late-night dinner and pianists who encourage patrons to sing.

      •Municipal Bar • 216 W Ohio St

      312-951-2125

      Slick sports bar paying homage to the city’s architectural roots.

      •Pippin’s Tavern • 806 N Rush St

      312-787-5435

      Old union haunt = lots of beer.

      •Pops for Champagne • 601 N State St

      312-266-7677

      Jazz and champers.

      •The Redhead Piano Bar • 16 W Ontario St

      312-640-1000

      Snug piano bar favorite of the area.

      •Rossi’s Liquors • 412 N State St

      312-644-5775

      A dive in the best sense of the word.

      •Snicker’s • 448 N State St

      312-527-0437

      Eastern European female bartenders imported for beauty at this dive.

      •Social Twenty-Five • 25 W Hubbard St

      312-670-2200

      High-class sports bar with live music on the weekends.

      •Sound Bar • 226 W Ontario St

      312-787-4480

      High-end bells and whistles dance club with tough door.

      •Spy Bar • 646 N Franklin St

      312-337-2191

      Basement club, house music, fashionable crowd, pricey drinks.

      •Streeters • 50 E Chicago Ave

      312-944-5206

      Ritzy dive bar for students and tourists.

      •Three Dots and a Dash • 435 N Clark St

      312-610-4220

      Downtown tiki bar.

      •Untitled • 111 W Kinzie St

      312-880-1511

      Can’t find this modern speakeasy? Just look for the CVS.

      •Watershed • 601 N State St

      312-266-7677

      Drinking is easier without windows in this basement bar.

      Whether you’re hoping to enjoy craft beers with your dog (seriously, they’re invited, too) at Clark Street Ale House or impress a date with your fluent French at Bistro Voltaire, this ‘hood welcomes two-legged and four-legged types. For can’t-afford-to-miss Latin flavors that you probably can’t afford, head to Topolobampo for gourmet Mexican cooking. Hint: go for lunch for less of a dent in your bank account.

      Restaurants

      •Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf • 218 W Kinzie St

      312-624-8154 • $$$$

      Luscious steakhouse with a young creative bent.

      •Brett’s Kitchen • 233 W Superior St

      312-664-6354 • $

      Charming breakfast and sandwich stop.

      •Brindille • 534 N Clark St

      312-595-1616 • $$$$$

      Luxe Parisian cuisine.

      •Brunch • 644 N Orleans St

      312-265-1411 • $$

      Lunch meets breakfast meets locally sustainable ingredients.

      •Café Iberico • 737 N La Salle St

      312-573-1510 • $

      Shoulder-to-shoulder tapas joint.

      •Chicago Chop House • 60 W Ontario St

      312-787-7100 • $$$$$

      Old-school steaks meet old-school politicos and similar characters.

      •Chicago Cut • 300 N Lasalle St

      312-329-1800 • $$$

      Dry aged cuts and panoramic river views.

      •Chick-fil-A • 30 E Chicago Ave

      312-266-8888 • $

      Fast-food. 5-star service. For real.

      •Club Lago • 331 W Superior St

      312-951-2849 • $$

      Generous servings of basic Italian.

      •Coco Pazzo • 300 W Hubbard St

      312-836-0900 • $$$$$

      Hearty, high-end Italian.

      •Dough Bros. Pizzeria and Sub Shop •

      400 N State St

      312-600-9078 • $$

      Italian subs and farm-to-table slices.

      •Eataly • 43 E Ohio St

      312-521-8700 • $$

      High-end Italian foods at this new but already beloved emporium.

      •Farmhouse • 228 W Chicago Ave

      312-280-4960 • $$

      Barn vibe meets craft brewhouse.

      •Firecakes Donuts • 68 W Hubbard St

      312-329-6500 • $

      Old standbys (chocolate iced) and new favorites (lemon verbena meringue).

      •Frontera Grill • 445 N Clark St

      312-661-1434 • $$

      Rick Bayless’s famous cantina—expect to wait awhile.

      •Gene & Georgetti • 500 N Franklin St

      312-527-3718 • $$$$$

      Big steaks.

      •Gilt Bar • 230 W Kinzie St

      312-464-9544 • $$$

      Chandelier-lit dining room upstairs, speakeasy cellar lounge below.

      •GT Fish & Oyster • 531 N Wells St

      312-929-3501 • $$$

      Proof that oysters are aphrodisiacs.

      •Havana • 412 N Clark St

      312-644-1900 • $$

      Soak up happy hour with a range of Southwestern flavors.

      •Karyn’s Cooked • 738 N Wells St

      312-643-0543 • $$

      Hot vegetarian by the queen of raw food.

      •The Kerryman • 661 N Clark St

      312-335-8121 • $$

      Standard Irish pub, plus the bonus of an outdoor patio.

      •Kinzie Chophouse • 400 N Wells St

      312-822-0191 • $$$

      Neighborhood steak house.

      •Lawry’s The Prime Rib • 100 E Ontario St

      312-787-5000 • $$$

      Carnivore’s delight.

      •Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria • 439 N Wells St

      312-828-9800 • $

      Famous in a city famous for pizza.

      •Maggiano’s Little Italy • 516 N Clark St

      312-644-7700 • $$

      Gut-busting family-style Italian.

      •Meli Cafe & Juice Bar • 540 N Wells St

      312-527-1850 • $$

      Fresh, inviting; favors healthy selections and early risers.

      •Mr. Beef • 666 N Orleans St

      312-337-8500 • $

      Get your Italian beef fix at this tried-and-true Chicago classic.

      •Nacional 27 • 325 W Huron St

      312-664-2727 • $$$

      Pan-Latin supper club with dance floor. Babaloo!

      •Osteria Via Stato • 620 N State St

      312-642-8450 • $$$$

      Menu-oriented Italian. Fancy, but reasonably priced.

      •Pizzeria Uno • 29 E Ohio St

      312-321-1000 • $

      Legendary Chicago pizza.

      •Portillo’s • 100 W Ontario St

      312-587-8910 • $

      Classic Chicago-style dogs.

      •Quartino • 626 N State St

      312-698-5000 • $$$

      Trendy Italian small plates and house-cured salami.

      •RL Restaurant • 115 E Chicago Ave

      312-475-1100 • $$$$$

      Somehow they even got the Polo logo on the sole.

      •Rosebud on Rush • 720 N Rush St

      312-266-6444 • $$

      A branch of Chicago’s legendary, old-school Italian.

      •Ruth’s Chris Steak House • 431 N Dearborn St

      312-321-2725 • $$$$

      Consistent steak chain.

      •Shanghai Terrace • 108 E Superior St

      312-573-6744 • $$$$

      The city’s most extravagant Chinese restaurant.

      •Shaw’s Crab House • 21 E Hubbard St

      312-527-2722 • $$$$

      A seafood destination.

      •Siena Tavern • 51 W Kinzie St

      312-595-1322 • $$$

      Housemade pastas made by Top Chef celeb Fabio Viviani.

      •Silver Spoon • 710 N Rush St

      312-944-7100 • $$

      Solid Thai option; longtime local fave.

      •Sixteen • 401 N Wabash Ave

      312-588-8030 • $$$$

      Drinks and dinner with a view from the Donald.

      •Smith & Wollensky • 318 N State St

      312-670-9900 • $$$$

      Chicago branch of New York steak emporium.

      •Soupbox • 50 E Chicago Ave

      312-951-5900 • $

      12 fresh soups every day!

      •Sullivan’s Steakhouse • 415 N Dearborn St

      312-527-3510 • $$$$

      Another upscale steakhouse.

      •Sunda • 110 W Illinois St

      312-644-0500 • $$$$

      Pretentious New Asian for folks with more attitude than taste.

      •Tanta • 118 W Grand Ave

      312-222-9700 • $$$$

      Gaston Acurio’s revelatory Peruvian cuisine.

      •Topolobampo • 445 N Clark St

      312-661-1434 • $$$$

      Standard bearer for upscale Mexican.

      •Vermilion • 10 W Hubbard St

      312-527-4060 • $$$

      Indian-Latin fusion—what next?

      •Wildfire • 159 W Erie St

      312-787-9000 • $$

      Fun, trendy American.

      •XOCO • 449 N Clark St

      312-723-2131 • $$

      Mexican food guru Rick Bayless’s most affordable cantina.

      •Yolk • 747 N Wells St

      312-787-2277 • $$

      Sunny egg-focused breakfast and brunch.

      Chicago is a pizza city and Pizzeria Uno and Lou Malnati’s both serve deep dishes of it. For beef, try Gene & Georgetti or sleek chophouse Chicago Cut. Mammoth international emporium Eataly is sort of like what might happen if Dr. Frankenstein implanted the brain of a Trader Joe’s with one of Mario Batali’s shopping lists; it not only redefines store-bought but also offers the full gamut of dining—everything from a quick panini to a high-end five-course meal.

      Shopping

      •Alliance Patisserie • 615 N State St

      312-374-4144

      Elegant French bakery.

      •Doughnut Vault • 401 N Franklin St

      312-285-2830

      Designer, oversized donuts worth the inevitable wait.

      •Firecakes Donuts • 68 W Hubbard St

      312-329-6500

      Old standbys (chocolate iced) and new favorites (lemon verbena meringue).

      •Jonathan Adler • 676 N Wabash Ave

      312-274-9920

      Hip and happy home furnishings.

      •Lightology • 215 W Chicago Ave

      312-944-1000

      Lights, camera, chandeliers!

      •Montauk Sofa • 401 N Wells St

      312-951-5688

      The most comfortable sofas.

      •Orange Skin • 419 W Superior St

      312-335-1033

      Contemporary Italian furniture.

      •P.O.S.H. • 613 N State St

      312-280-1602

      An Aladdin’s cave featuring old hotel silverware and other finds.

      •Paper Source • 232 W Chicago Ave

      312-337-0798

      Great paper and invitations.

      •Pinkberry • 635 N State St

      312-475-0641

      West Hollywood froyo innovators.

      Map 3 • Streeterville / Mag Mile

      Map 3

      As out-of-towners aiming to spend cash crash into each other, locals spend their time in lavish high-rises. Whether you’re looking to rent a bike, take a Segway tour or see Lake Michigan via old-fashioned foot, the lakefront trail offers an escape from the epicenter of retail therapy.

      Landmarks

      •Billy Goat Tavern • 430 N Michigan Ave

      312-222-1525

      Cheezborger! Cheezborger!

      •Museum of Contemporary Art • 220 E Chicago Ave

      312-280-2660

      Party down on First Fridays.

      •Navy Pier • 600 E Grand Ave

      312-595-7437

      Municipal wharf turned boffo tourist attraction.

      •Tribune Tower • 435 N Michigan Ave

      312-222-9100

      Check out the stones from famous buildings around the world including a real-life rock from the moon!

      •Wrigley Building • 401 N Michigan Ave

      312-923-8080

      Monument to chewing gum.

      Nightlife

      •Timothy O’Toole’s Pub • 622 N Fairbanks Ct

      312-642-0700

      Irish sports bar with tons of TV space.

      Restaurants

      •Bandera • 535 N Michigan Ave

      312-644-3524 • $$

      Lunch above Mag Mile.

      •Billy Goat Tavern • 430 N Michigan Ave

      312-222-1525 • $

      Cheezboiga; no fries, chips; pepsi, no coke.

      •The Capital Grille • 633 N St Clair St

      312-337-9400 • $$$$

      Macho steak and zin.

      •D4 Irish Pub & Cafe • 345 E Ohio St

      312-624-8385 • $$$

      Upscale Irish pub with a copy of the Book of Kells.

      •Gino’s East • 162 E Superior St

      312-266-3337 • $$

      Legendary deep dish pizza since 1966.

      •Grand Lux Cafe • 600 N Michigan Ave

      312-276-2500 • $$$

      A Mag Mile vittle and view indulgence. Go ahead, be a tourist!

      •Indian Garden • 247 E Ontario St

      312-280-4910 • $$

      Good veggie options.

      •Les Nomades • 222 E Ontario St

      312-649-9010 • $$$$$

      Deluxe haute cuisine.

      •NoMI Kitchen • 800 N Michigan Ave

      312-239-4030 • $$$$$

      Deluxe French fusion.

      •Sayat Nova • 157 E Ohio St

      312-644-9159 • $$

      Armenian fare in a romantic setting.

      •Volare • 201 E Grand Ave

      312-410-9900 • $$$

      Killer bolognese sauce; lick the plate clean.

      Shopping

      •Apple Store • 401 Michigan Ave

      312-529-9500

      All of their newest, shiniest offerings plus classes and seminars.

      •Barbara’s • 201 E Huron St

      312-926-2665

      Branch of local book chain at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

      •Bike and Roll Chicago–Navy Pier • 600 E Grand Ave

      312-729-1000

      Bike Chicago: ride the amazing Lakefront Trail.

      •Bike and Roll Chicago–Ohio St Beach •

      400 N Lake Shore Dr

      312-245-9300

      Bike rentals and tours.

      •Disney Store • 717 N Michigan Ave

      312-654-9208

      M-i-c-k-e-Why?

      •Garrett Popcorn • 625 N Michigan Ave

      884-476-7267

      Chicago popcorn legend. Cheese caramel blend not-to-be-missed.

      •Neiman Marcus • 737 N Michigan Ave

      312-642-5900

      Affectionately known as Needless Mark-up by those who can afford it anyway.

      •Niketown • 669 N Michigan Ave

      312-642-6363

      Nike label sports clothing.

      •Ralph Lauren • 750 N Michigan Ave

      312-280-1655

      If you love those little polo horses…

      •Tiffany & Co. • 730 N Michigan Ave

      312-944-7500

      Lacks appropriate breakfast options.

      Map 4 • West Loop Gate / Greek Town

      Map 4

      Trains, buses and gyros define this ‘hood. From suburban 9 to 5-ers arriving on the Metra at Union Station to Megabus passengers traveling on a mega-budget, this is commuter central. While plenty of lofts have risen to jump start residential growth, there are an equal number of gritty pockets here, too. Not surprising when you consider that some passengers buy their bus tickets for $1, is it?

      Landmarks

      •Dugan’s on Halsted • 128 S Halsted St

      312-421-7191

      Sports bar in Greektown. Fantastic beer garden and favorite cop hangout.

      •Union Station • 210 S Canal St

      312-322-4269

      Built in 1925, the architecture is not to be missed!

      Nightlife

      •Dugan’s on Halsted • 128 S Halsted St

      312-421-7191

      Lively Irish pub. Free popcorn to help soak up the booze.

      •Dylan’s Tavern & Grill • 118 S Clinton St

      312-876-2008

      Unpretentious West Looper with grub.

      •Haymarket Pub and Brewery •

      737 W Randolph St

      312-638-0700

      Lesser-known member of Chicago’s beer scene with late-night eats.

      •Lone Wolf • 806 W Randolph St

      312-600-9391

      Thematic drink suggestions match your dinner reservations down the street.

      •Maude’s Liquor Bar • 840 W Randolph St

      312-243-9712

      Hogsalt cocktail bar.

      •Spectrum Bar & Grill • 233 S Halsted St

      312-715-0770

      Sports bar with Mediterranean flair.

      Restaurants

      •Athena • 212 S Halsted St

      312-655-0000 • $$$

      Goddess Athena-inspired outdoor and indoor.

      •Au Cheval • 800 W Randolph St

      312-929-4580 • $$

      5-star flavor pairings in a more affordable diner vibe.

      •Avec • 615 W Randolph St

      312-377-2002 • $$

      Small plates, big flavors, chefs’ hangout. ‘Nuff said.

      •Blackbird • 619 W Randolph St

      312-715-0708 • $$$$

      Chic les plus ultra.

      •Bombacigno’s J & C Inn • 558 W Van Buren St

      312-663-4114 • $

      Traditional Italian subs.

      •Chicken & Farm Shop • 113 N Green St

      312-521-8000 • $$$

      UK poultry professionals on restaurant row.

      •Dine • 733 W Madison St

      312-602-2100 • $$$

      Martinis and comfort food at the Crowne Plaza.

      •Gold Coast Dogs • 225 S Canal St

      312-258-8585 • $

      Gotta have the dogs.

      •Greek Islands • 200 S Halsted St

      312-782-9855 • $$$

      Noisy, fun, crowd-pleasing spectacle.

      •Green Street Smoked Meats • 112 N Green St

      312-754-0431 • $$$

      Smoked meat, curated cocktails, and crafted beer.

      •Jubilee Juice • 140 N Halsted St

      312-491-8500 • $$

      A Better Smoothie.

      •Little Goat • 820 W Randolph St

      312-888-3455 • $$

      Comfy little sib to famed Girl and the Goat.

      •Lou Mitchell’s • 565 W Jackson Blvd

      312-939-3111 • $

      Rub shoulders with local pols at this legendary grill.

      •Meli Cafe & Juice Bar • 301 S Halsted St

      312-454-0748 • $

      Brunch spot makes us wanna challah.

      •Momotaro • 820 W Lake St

      312-733-4818 • $$$$

      Stylish, comprehensive Japanese.

      •Mr. Greek Gyros • 234 S Halsted St

      312-906-8731 • $

      The best late night gyro spot in the city, hands down.

      •Nando’s • 953 W Randolph St

      312-488-3062 • $$

      South African chicken specialists.

      •Nine Muses • 315 S Halsted St

      312-902-9922 • $$$

      Brick bars and backgammon.

      •Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs • 225 S Canal St

      312-258-8477 • $

      Dress down and dig in.

      •Santorini • 800 W Adams St

      312-829-8820 • $$$

      Fish, shellfish, and roasted chicken. Yum.

      •Sepia • 123 N Jefferson St

      312-441-1920 • $$$$

      Contemp. American with flare.

      •Takumi • 555 W Madison St

      312-669-1999 • $$

      Tiny sushi spot with excellent lunch specials.

      This marks the beginning of foodie central in Chicago. Randolph Street includes some of the best upscale eats, from Girl and the Goat-related Little Goat to the date-friendly Avec. On a budget? Head to Mr. Greek Gyros. Wash it all down with a craft beer at Haymarket Brewing.

      Shopping

      •Athenian Candle Co. • 300 S Halsted St

      312-332-6988

      Candles, curse-breakers, Greek trinkets, and much more.

      •Greektown Music • 304 S Halsted St

      312-263-6342

      Music, T-shirts, hats—everything Greek!

      •Northwestern Cutlery • 810 W Lake St

      312-421-3666

      The self-described candy store for cooks.

      Map 5 • The Loop

      Map 5

      The Loop derives its moniker from the L tracks that lasso the city’s heart. This here is the bustling financial and business district, where banks are plentiful and parking is pricey. The intersection of State and Madison is literally ground zero (0 east, 0 west, 0 north, 0 south) for Chicago’s easy-to-follow street numbering grid. Watching over it all is the Sears Tower—no wait, the Willis Tower, but don’t ever call it that in public.

      Landmarks

      •Chagall’s Four Seasons • 10 S Dearborn St

      Mosaic by Marc Chagall—you know, the one who did all those flying people.

      •Chicago Board of Trade • 141 W Jackson Blvd

      312-435-3590

      The goddess Ceres tops this deco monolith.

      •Chicago Board Options Exchange •

      400 S LaSalle St

      312-786-5600

      The world’s largest options market.

      •Chicago Cultural Center • 78 E Washington St

      312-744-6630

      The spot for free lectures, exhibits, concerts, and movies.

      •Chicago Mercantile Exchange • 20 S Wacker Dr

      312-930-1000

      Economics at work in polyester jackets.

      •Chicago Stock Exchange • 440 S La Salle St

      312-663-2222

      The second-largest stock exchange in the country.

      •City Hall Green Roof • 121 N La Salle St

      First green roof on a municipal building. Cool.

      •Daley Plaza • 50 W Washington St

      Home of a Picasso sculpture, a Christmas tree ceremony, and many alfresco lunches.

      •Flamingo • 230 S Dearborn St

      Alexander Calder’s fabulous red flamingo.

      •Harold Washington Library Center •

      400 S State St

      312-747-4300

      The world’s largest public library building; nearly 100 works of art on every floor.

      •James R. Thompson Center • 100 W Randolph St

      312-346-0777

      Lots of glass combined with the colors red, silver, and blue. Ghastly!

      •Macy’s • 111 N State St

      312-781-4483

      Folks are still mourning the passing of Marshall Fields. Luckily the clock and Tiffany dome remain.

      •Miro’s Chicago • 69 W Washington St

      Part of the Loop’s outdoor public artwork program.

      •Monadnock Building • 53 W Jackson Blvd

      312-922-1890

      Claim to fame: world’s largest office building when completed in 1893.

      •Monument with Standing Beast •

      100 W Randolph St

      Jean DuBuffet sculpture. Looks like melted snow.

      •Quincy L Station • 220 S Wells St

      Restored to its original glory.

      •The Rookery • 209 S La Salle St

      312-553-6100

      Take a peek inside at Frank Lloyd Wright’s spectacular remodelled interior.

      •Willis Tower (Sears Tower) • 233 S Wacker Dr

      312-875-9696

      Until recently the tallest building in the US, with a cool skydeck.

      Nightlife

      •Brando’s Speakeasy • 343 S Dearborn St

      773-216-3213

      Karaoke to Free Bird drunk on fancy martinis or cheap beer.

      •Ceres Cafe • 141 W Jackson Blvd

      312-427-3443

      The epitome of a stiff drink.

      •Exchequer • 226 S Wabash Ave

      312-939-5633

      Loop location for the working class.

      •Miller’s Pub • 134 S Wabash Ave

      312-263-4988

      A Loop tradition.

      •Monk’s Pub • 205 W Lake St

      312-357-6665

      Wall of books. And beer.

      •Petterino’s • 150 N Dearborn St

      312-422-0150

      Go to church on Sunday, then cabaret here on Monday.

      •Potter’s Lounge • 17 E Monroe St

      312-917-4933

      Posh cocktails in the Palmer House Hilton.

      •Roof on The Wit • 201 N State St

      312-239-9501

      A rooftop playground for those who want to be seen.

      •South Branch Tavern & Grille • 100 S Wacker Dr

      312-546-6177

      Sip martinis on the patio.

      •Stocks and Blondes • 40 N Wells St

      312-372-3725

      Happy hour dive stocked with blond (and brunette) waitresses.

      Restaurants

      •Atwood Café • 1 W Washington St

      312-368-1900 • $$$

      High tea with contemporary flair.

      •Caffe Rom • 71 S Wacker Dr

      312-379-0291 • $$

      A slice of modern Milan in the Loop.

      •Everest • 425 S Financial Pl 40th floor

      312-663-8920 • $$$$$

      Classic fine dining experience with a knock-out view.

      •Hannah’s Bretzel • 180 W Washington St

      312-621-1111 • $

      Homemade pretzels and organic lunch fare.

      •Heaven on Seven • 111 N Wabash Ave

      312-263-6443 • $$

      Cajun Chicago classic. Closed for dinner.

      •La Cantina Enoteca • 71 W Monroe St

      312-332-7005 • $$

      Casual Italian with seafood specialty.

      •La Cocina • 45 N Wells St

      312-346-1638 • $

      Cinco de Mayo. All year long.

      •Oasis Café • 21 N Wabash Ave

      312-443-9534 • $$

      Middle Eastern hideout inside of a jewelry store.

      •Plymouth Restaurant • 327 S Plymouth Ct

      312-362-1212 • $

      24-hour diner with bar and grill.

      •Protein Bar • 235 S Franklin St

      312-346-7300 • $

      On-the-go meals for eaters avoiding grease.

      •Russian Tea Time • 77 E Adams St

      312-360-0000 • $$$

      Rich food. Richer interior. Copious amounts of vodka.

      •Toni Patisserie & Cafe • 65 E Washington St

      312-726-2020 • $

      Fin-de-siecle ambiance, French pastries, and light fare.

      •Trattoria No. 10 • 10 N Dearborn St

      312-984-1718 • $$$

      Popular pre-theater food.

      •The Village • 71 W Monroe St

      312-332-7005 • $$

      Quaint, casual Italian looks; like a village.

      •Vivere • 71 W Monroe St

      312-332-4040 • $$$

      Dated Italian luxury.

      The post-work crowd hangs here just long enough to forget that they have to return to the office the next morning. From stomping on a floor covered in peanut shells at Monk’s Pub to sipping martinis at South Branch, drinking environments range from dive to high-dollar. If you’re here past happy hour, head to Broadway in Chicago for proof that, yes, you are cultured. Make your mom proud and your wallet happy with a free history lesson at the Chicago Cultural Center.

      Shopping

      •A New Leaf • 312 S Dearborn St

      312-427-9097

      Florists of paradise. Minus the price.

      •After School Matters Retail Store • 66 E Randolph St

      312-742-4182

      Specialty gifts & art made by local teens.

      •Arts & Artisans • 35 E Wacker Dr

      312-578-0126

      Art Gallery.

      •Barbara’s • 233 S Wacker Dr

      312-466-0223

      Branch of local book chain in Willis Tower.

      •Barbara’s • 111 N State St

      312-781-3033

      Branch of local book chain in Macy’s.

      •Blick Art Materials • 42 S State St

      312-920-0300

      Get creative here.

      •Block 37 • 108 N State St

      312-261-4700

      All the mall’s greatest hits right here in the Loop.

      •Central Camera Company • 230 S Wabash Ave

      312-427-5580

      Family-owned camera shop.

      •Florodora • 330 S Dearborn St

      312-212-8860

      Vintage-inspired, wildly-priced.

      •Garrett Popcorn • 26 W Randolph St

      312-201-0511

      The caramel cheddar mix is their signature.

      •Macy’s • 111 N State St

      312-781-1000

      The former home of Chicago establishment Marshall Field’s.

      •Reckless Records • 26 E Madison St

      312-795-0878

      Instant satisfaction for the vinyl-hungry masses.

      •Selected Works Used Books • 410 S Michigan Ave

      312-447-0068

      Quirky, junky used book store.

      •Urban Outfitters • 20 S State St

      312-269-9919

      Retro-fun clothing, nifty gifts, and silly T-shirts.

      Map 6 • The Loop / Grant Park

      Map 6

      A giant silver bean and 50-foot-tall animated faces…yes, really! Millennium Park is definitely the Chicago show-stopper, with its unique blend of artwork and landscaping. Farther down Michigan Avenue, the more traditional Grant Park brings highbrow and lowbrow culture side by side. Tasteful music or Taste of Chicago, there’s something for everyone.

      Landmarks

      •America Windows • 111 S Michigan Ave

      312-443-3600

      Spectacular stained glass by Marc Chagall.

      •Art Institute of Chicago • 111 S Michigan Ave

      312-443-3600

      World-class art museum.

      •Auditorium Building • 430 S Michigan Ave

      Designed by Louis Sullivan; on National Register of Historic Places.

      •Chicago Symphony Orchestra • 220 S Michigan Ave

      312-294-3000

      Classical music headquarters.

      •Cloud Gate • 201 E Randolph St

      312-742-5000

      Much-photographed sculpture, affectionately known as the bean.

      •Crown Fountain • 201 E Randolph St

      Captivating modern take on traditional fountain, swarming with kids.

      •Fine Arts Building • 410 S Michigan Ave

      312-566-9800

      The country’s first artists’ colony, converted from

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