Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
This train station is about a mile away - 20 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride on the 152 westbound bus. The blue line goes towards O'Hare airport or downtown.
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Addison Blue Line Station
This train station is about a mile away - 20 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride on the 152 westbound bus. The blue line goes towards O'Hare airport or downtown.
Parks & Nature
Great big green space for playing frisbee, etc. Also has a nice paved walking/biking trail.
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Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveGreat big green space for playing frisbee, etc. Also has a nice paved walking/biking trail.
Food Scene
Irish restaurant and bar with live music on some nights
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Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
3471 N Elston AveIrish restaurant and bar with live music on some nights
Leader Bar
3000 W Irving Park RdGood food (burgers, BBQ, etc) and also a wide selection of whiskeys.
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Pitchfork Food & Saloon
2922 W Irving Park RdGood food (burgers, BBQ, etc) and also a wide selection of whiskeys.
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveFarm-to-table American fare & an extensive wine list served in a chic bistro with an open kitchen.
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Bread & Wine
Farm-to-table American fare & an extensive wine list served in a chic bistro with an open kitchen.
Fast casual Chinese food. This location has a Tea Bar inside.
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Panda Express
2949 W Addison StFast casual Chinese food. This location has a Tea Bar inside.
Typical diner that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Extensive menu, large dining room and very family-friendly. This is a great place to have within such close proximity.
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Dappers East
2901 W Addison StTypical diner that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Extensive menu, large dining room and very family-friendly. This is a great place to have within such close proximity.
Classic diner-style breakfast & lunch in a straight-up setting with counter, table & booth seating.
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Original Alps Pancake House
3637 W Irving Park RdClassic diner-style breakfast & lunch in a straight-up setting with counter, table & booth seating.
Our local favorite pizza place! No deep dish, though.
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Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
2679 N Lincoln AveOur local favorite pizza place! No deep dish, though.
Awesome sandwiches and beer, with the largest sandwich menu I've ever seen.
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Jerry's
5419 N Clark StAwesome sandwiches and beer, with the largest sandwich menu I've ever seen.
Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails. Either go early or expect to wait a long time, but worth it!
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveHipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails. Either go early or expect to wait a long time, but worth it!
If you are in the mood for Chipotle, this is the closest one to our house.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdIf you are in the mood for Chipotle, this is the closest one to our house.
Essentials
Pretty much everything you could possible need, only 1 block away.
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Target
4466 N BroadwayPretty much everything you could possible need, only 1 block away.
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3572 N Elston AveUpscale grocery shopping. They have a nice selection of pre-made food at the deli counter.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveUpscale grocery shopping. They have a nice selection of pre-made food at the deli counter.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrFrank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveSightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StHot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Entertainment & Activities
Whirlyball is a combination of bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball. Tons of fun for a group!
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WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster AveWhirlyball is a combination of bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball. Tons of fun for a group!