Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Starbucks
160 W 87th Stfree WIFI, good coffee and energy.
The Nile of Hyde Park
1162 E 55th Styummy snacks, good hummas.
Mellow Yellow Restaurant
1508 E 53rd StEclectic mix of good food in a casual atmoshere.
Simple food done well. A favorite of Barack Obama and many other local or national celebrities
90 locals recommend
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StSimple food done well. A favorite of Barack Obama and many other local or national celebrities
Shopping
Walgreens
1554 E 55th Stthings you forgot in your rush to get to Chicago!
Target
1346 E 53rd StWide variety of items, reasonable prices.
CVS
1228 E 53rd StDrug store with great loyalty program.
Essentials
European grocery. hard to find items. Walkind distance from condo, use the cart.
132 locals recommend
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StEuropean grocery. hard to find items. Walkind distance from condo, use the cart.
Arts & Culture
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Drsuzy the dinosaur (intact T. rex skull)
Parks & Nature
Significant stopover for migratory birds, many other animals. Flowers in spring and summer. Nice views of the lake.
32 locals recommend
Jackson Park
Significant stopover for migratory birds, many other animals. Flowers in spring and summer. Nice views of the lake.
Nichols Park
1355 E 53rd StGood place to see some green in the city.
Great spot for lake views, picnicking, just hanging out. Some cultural events.
112 locals recommend
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrGreat spot for lake views, picnicking, just hanging out. Some cultural events.