Guidebook - Places to go and Recommendations
Sightseeing
One of my favorite views is from this building where you can see the city ( 360 degrees). Must do the tile( the attraction inside)
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360シカゴ
875 N Michigan AveOne of my favorite views is from this building where you can see the city ( 360 degrees). Must do the tile( the attraction inside)
Biggest starbucks in the world . You’ll find not just coffe but food, alcoholic beverages, and a lot of desserts.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
646 N Michigan AveBiggest starbucks in the world . You’ll find not just coffe but food, alcoholic beverages, and a lot of desserts.
Some people considerate this Chinatown is better than the one in NY , and there is delicious bubble teas , desserts , and Chinese restaurant here.
中華街
Some people considerate this Chinatown is better than the one in NY , and there is delicious bubble teas , desserts , and Chinese restaurant here.
The Bean
The most emblematic sculpture in Chicago.
This rooftop has a wonderful view to Millenium Park, the bean , and part of downtown Chicago. You can just go there and enjoy the view and you don’t have to order anything if you don’t want , otherwise drinks are very good
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Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveThis rooftop has a wonderful view to Millenium Park, the bean , and part of downtown Chicago. You can just go there and enjoy the view and you don’t have to order anything if you don’t want , otherwise drinks are very good
Eat here is not only delicious , but beautiful as they have a great decoration and a great view to the Chicago river
Beatnik On The River
Eat here is not only delicious , but beautiful as they have a great decoration and a great view to the Chicago river
Favorite rooftop with favorite view . Great drinks. And average food. You can go to enjoy the view without ordering anything.
London House
Favorite rooftop with favorite view . Great drinks. And average food. You can go to enjoy the view without ordering anything.
From this place you can have a wonderful Chicago sight, and also you can find 3 of the biggest and most important museums of the city: Planetarium, The Field Museum and the Aquarium
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ミュージアムキャンパス
337 E Randolph StFrom this place you can have a wonderful Chicago sight, and also you can find 3 of the biggest and most important museums of the city: Planetarium, The Field Museum and the Aquarium
In chritmas you can’t miss those german markets , one it’s a Wrigley field and the other in downtown. Have a hot chocolate, or a hot wine, and the famoso german bread with cheese
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Christkindlmarket Chicago
50 W Washington StIn chritmas you can’t miss those german markets , one it’s a Wrigley field and the other in downtown. Have a hot chocolate, or a hot wine, and the famoso german bread with cheese
ウィリスタワー
233 S Wacker DrTourist attraction!
ネイビー・ピア
600 E Grand AveThis place is a must to see in Chicago
Nutella Cafe Chicago
189 Michigan AveVery famous Nutella bar
Food scene
For me the best burgers in Chicago add bacon (the best) . The lines are long so go when you are not very hungry and while you wait you can go in front where there are a lot of different beers !
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StFor me the best burgers in Chicago add bacon (the best) . The lines are long so go when you are not very hungry and while you wait you can go in front where there are a lot of different beers !
You can try the best traditional Chicago Dish Pizza in any Giordano’s ! Remember to order “dish pizza” it takes 45 min to be cooked!
Giordano's
130 East Randolph StreetYou can try the best traditional Chicago Dish Pizza in any Giordano’s ! Remember to order “dish pizza” it takes 45 min to be cooked!
My favorite Margaritas are here! Also great cocktails and testy Mexican food
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La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StMy favorite Margaritas are here! Also great cocktails and testy Mexican food
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StMy favorite ribs ever !
Great mexicana restaurant. You’ll need cash or your debit car to get from the ATM . Favorite dishes here are: carne asada, fajitas, shrimp skewers.
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Cantón Regio Steakhouse
1510 W 18th StGreat mexicana restaurant. You’ll need cash or your debit car to get from the ATM . Favorite dishes here are: carne asada, fajitas, shrimp skewers.
Favorite Peruvian / asian fusion food in the city! Favorite dishes here are: arroz con mariscos, tiraditos, nigiri’s , ceviches!
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Tanta Chicago
118 W Grand AveFavorite Peruvian / asian fusion food in the city! Favorite dishes here are: arroz con mariscos, tiraditos, nigiri’s , ceviches!
There are different locations of this place. I love this hamburger , choose the one with truffles! If you are on keto or low carb diet it’s a great option as they had a lettuce bun option
Small Cheval - Wrigleyville
There are different locations of this place. I love this hamburger , choose the one with truffles! If you are on keto or low carb diet it’s a great option as they had a lettuce bun option
This is my favorite Spanish place ! You can eat here and then you can go to the speakeasy bar that is upstairs with great drinks and sometimes they have shows. Favorite dishes at mama Delia are: black paella (arroz negro) , croquetas, and my favorite sangria in the city is this one
Mama Delia
This is my favorite Spanish place ! You can eat here and then you can go to the speakeasy bar that is upstairs with great drinks and sometimes they have shows. Favorite dishes at mama Delia are: black paella (arroz negro) , croquetas, and my favorite sangria in the city is this one
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StVery famous place to eat authentic chicago hot dogs
Affordable and very homey Mexican food. Tacos are great , this pozole it’s my favorite here. They will give you for free chips with salsa and an small soup
Traspasada Restaurant
Affordable and very homey Mexican food. Tacos are great , this pozole it’s my favorite here. They will give you for free chips with salsa and an small soup
They have 2 locations! French restaurant with delicious dishes. Favorite: medjol dates and focaccia. Drinks are also very special .
avec River North
They have 2 locations! French restaurant with delicious dishes. Favorite: medjol dates and focaccia. Drinks are also very special .
My favorite Chinese restaurant is this one. Very authentic. It’s in chinatown. My favorite dish here is the one over the sour charcoal dish with Ribeye , if you don’t like spicy food mentioned to the server becase they usually do this dish spicy but you can have it not too spicy.
MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱
2138 S Archer AveMy favorite Chinese restaurant is this one. Very authentic. It’s in chinatown. My favorite dish here is the one over the sour charcoal dish with Ribeye , if you don’t like spicy food mentioned to the server becase they usually do this dish spicy but you can have it not too spicy.
Favorite itialian restaurant in Chicago . I love Tortello, and the squid ink pasta. They make the pasta and I they are in the Michelin Guide.
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Tortello
1746 W Division StFavorite itialian restaurant in Chicago . I love Tortello, and the squid ink pasta. They make the pasta and I they are in the Michelin Guide.
Alinea
1723 N Halsted StThe only 3 stars Michelin restaurant, very very expensive of course.
Favorite Venezuelan restaurant. Favorite dishes are; tequeños, arepas, asado negro. Parrilla mar y tierra
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BienMeSabe Venezuelan Cafe & Restaurant
1637 W Montrose AveFavorite Venezuelan restaurant. Favorite dishes are; tequeños, arepas, asado negro. Parrilla mar y tierra
You can eat Italian food in the different Italian restaurants in this Italian restaurant
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StYou can eat Italian food in the different Italian restaurants in this Italian restaurant
Favorite Colombian restaurant to eat “carne a la llanera” they also has great soups.
CASA MATEO FONDA BAR
Favorite Colombian restaurant to eat “carne a la llanera” they also has great soups.
Tiki bar , with amazing decoration and amazing way to present your drinks.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki bar , with amazing decoration and amazing way to present your drinks.
Love Street
1325 W Wrightwood AveCocktail place
Colombian breakfast here! Great empanadas! Pan de bono, and on fridays they have a guava empanada that I loved !
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Mekato's Colombian Bakery
5423 N Lincoln AveColombian breakfast here! Great empanadas! Pan de bono, and on fridays they have a guava empanada that I loved !
American breakfast / brunch , with mimosas. Favorite dish are lobster scramble egg and the skillets but pancakes are great too! And the teas are wonderful too!
エッグ ハーバー カフェ
American breakfast / brunch , with mimosas. Favorite dish are lobster scramble egg and the skillets but pancakes are great too! And the teas are wonderful too!
American-Mexican style to get great tacos and amazing margaritas! They have different locations in the city!
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Big Star Wrigleyville
3640 N Clark StAmerican-Mexican style to get great tacos and amazing margaritas! They have different locations in the city!
If you like tequila and mezcal , you’ll love this restaurant/ bar . Above this place there is a Latin nightclub
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La Josie
740 W Randolph StIf you like tequila and mezcal , you’ll love this restaurant/ bar . Above this place there is a Latin nightclub
If you like fancy and different food , you’ll love this place which is a Portugal and Galician style restaurant. You must enjoy seafood, weird flavors and being willing to pay a high bill . Their menu is seasonal but everything I’ve tried was delicious and such an amazing experience. Their whole tasting menu would be the best choice. And desserts are one of my favorite in Chicago . Not very sweet and not common.
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Porto
1600 W Chicago AveIf you like fancy and different food , you’ll love this place which is a Portugal and Galician style restaurant. You must enjoy seafood, weird flavors and being willing to pay a high bill . Their menu is seasonal but everything I’ve tried was delicious and such an amazing experience. Their whole tasting menu would be the best choice. And desserts are one of my favorite in Chicago . Not very sweet and not common.
Bar and nightclub with appetizers and great Mexican food. They have 2 locations , one in Downtown and the other one in WrigleyVille.
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Moe's Cantina
3518 N Clark StBar and nightclub with appetizers and great Mexican food. They have 2 locations , one in Downtown and the other one in WrigleyVille.
Mexican - French fusion , one of the best desserts I’ve ever had! Great food , great place
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Tzuco
720 N State StMexican - French fusion , one of the best desserts I’ve ever had! Great food , great place
Mandala Cafe
Great Venezuelan coffe shop , delicious coffe , hot chocolate, etc
Amazing French place for breakfast and brunch, delicious pastry, croissants and onion soup
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Maison Marcel
3114 N BroadwayAmazing French place for breakfast and brunch, delicious pastry, croissants and onion soup
Cinnamon roll lover ? You must go to this place for breakfast or brunch ! They also have a lot of options with eggs
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Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayCinnamon roll lover ? You must go to this place for breakfast or brunch ! They also have a lot of options with eggs
Barcocina
2901 N Sheffield AveGreat place for brunch and mimosas !
Carnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th StVery affordable place if you want tacos with carnitas
Fancy French restaurant in the middle of downtown at Michigan avenue
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
Fancy French restaurant in the middle of downtown at Michigan avenue
Brazilian all you can eat Rodiccio Style, you can eat different kind of meat / steak and and grab from table salad bar all you can eat.
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
661 North La Salle DriveBrazilian all you can eat Rodiccio Style, you can eat different kind of meat / steak and and grab from table salad bar all you can eat.
旅行者へのアドバイス
交通アクセス
Subway / Buses and Uber are great choices
Public transportation works great in Chicago. You can buy a 1 day , 3 day unlimited pass on some subway station , or one week pass to get unlimited public transportation (subway and busses) You’ll need one ticket per each person as it can’t be use in the same moment for different people. You can also pay with apple pay. Blue line and red line works 24/7 and some of the busses too! Uber are also a great option as in this city is very affordable , specially if you carry luggage or need to move pretty late or early for security reasons.
風習と文化
Be aware when you walk or park your car!
As most of big cities in the world this city it’s not the safest, and one of the most unsafe places even when you don’t feel it , it’s Downtown Chicago , so always walk aware! Try to avoid being like a tourist, don’t leave anything at a sight in your car that might motivate someone to break your windows. Keep your wallet, and phone close to you. And avoid public transportation very late specially if you are alone.
出発前に予約しよう
Restaurants / Bars will need reservation!
Most of the restaurants and bars in Chicago will need your prior reservation so you can get in googl maps , take the phone number or the web to reserve and being able to enjoy the places.
必見
Rent a private motor boat!
Luxury experience! (Just from May to October) Rent a private boat with a captain and go in the middle of Dowtown Chicago, though all biggest skyscrapers in Chicago river, get a look at navy pier from the lake and have a blast. Ask me for more information and for discounts in this experience.
必要な持ち物
Don’t forget to bring
Extra towels in case you think you’ll need extra as we just provide just 1 towel per guest. Very warm pijamas in winter / spring / fall and very warm clothes, waterproof and very thick coat for those months that are cold in chicago.