Guidebook for Chicago

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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 Avenue
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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.

Food Scene

Great place for brunch
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
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Great place for brunch
Walking distance for a Sub Sandwich or Panini
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Bob-O-Rinos
3435 N Central Ave
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Walking distance for a Sub Sandwich or Panini
They have one of the best burgers in Chicago.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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They have one of the best burgers in Chicago.
A nearby Portage Park restaurant with good food.
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Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central Ave
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A nearby Portage Park restaurant with good food.
Portage Park's new Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch spot. BYOB
frunchroom
4042 N Milwaukee Ave
Portage 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 Avenue
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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
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 Rd
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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
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 Rd
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A 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 Ave
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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
Top rated Sushi Restaurant. West Loop Instagram: momotarochicago
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Momotaro
820 W Lake St
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Top rated Sushi Restaurant. West Loop Instagram: momotarochicago
Excellent Sushi. Ukrainian Village Instagram: aramichicago
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Arami
1829 W Chicago Ave
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Excellent Sushi. Ukrainian Village Instagram: aramichicago
Excellent Sushi. Lincoln Park
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Juno Sushi Chicago
2638 N Lincoln Ave
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Excellent Sushi. Lincoln Park
Excellent Sushi. Humboldt Park Instagram: kaizanchicago
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KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago Ave
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Excellent Sushi. Humboldt Park Instagram: kaizanchicago
Great Sushi. BYOB. Logan Square
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Wasabi Cafe
3908 N Lincoln Ave
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Great Sushi. BYOB. Logan Square
Great Sushi. BYOB. West Town Instagram: yuzuchicago
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Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Ave
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Great 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 Ave
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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
Logan Square's newest ice cream shop. Logan Square Instagram: prettycoolicecream
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Pretty Cool Ice Cream
2353 N California Ave
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Logan Square's newest ice cream shop. Logan Square Instagram: prettycoolicecream
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 Ave
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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.

Essentials

If you have your own shopping bags, bring them along.
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Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln Ave
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If you have your own shopping bags, bring them along.
Discount Store for most Grocery needs.
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ALDI
2431 W Montrose Ave
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Discount Store for most Grocery needs.

Shopping

Home Décor, Jewelry and unique items.
N E Y B I R
2246 W Grand Ave
Home 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 St
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Great 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 St
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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.
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 St
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Scout is right next door to Brimfield and has a curated selection of Art, Sculpture, and interesting Furniture.

Getting Around

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3209 Howard St
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Parks & 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
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This park has a large outdoor pool, an indoor pool and also check the schedule for the Sunday Farmer's Market.
Only a few blocks away to this park.
Chopin Park
3420 N Long Ave
Only a few blocks away to this park.

Entertainment & Activities

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Park tisíciletí
201 E Randolph St
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Free live outdoor concerts.
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph St
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Free live outdoor concerts.
If you are looking for a gym for an extended stay, try Xsport.
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XSport Fitness
2310 W Logan Blvd
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If you are looking for a gym for an extended stay, try Xsport.