Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Our favorite local theatre! They have a great selection of plays and the cast is always spot on. Its a small theatre but they have a full bar with small bites and allow drinks during the show. The staff is super friendly, overall a great experience!
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Steppenwolf Theatre - Main Building
1650 North Halsted StreetOur favorite local theatre! They have a great selection of plays and the cast is always spot on. Its a small theatre but they have a full bar with small bites and allow drinks during the show. The staff is super friendly, overall a great experience!
Very family friendly! Check out the real tractor you can climb in and 'drive'. Also the Idea Factory, its a water play space with a seperate section for babies and tots. We love that they have something for every age!
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Museum of Science & Industry station
Very family friendly! Check out the real tractor you can climb in and 'drive'. Also the Idea Factory, its a water play space with a seperate section for babies and tots. We love that they have something for every age!
Check out their website for rotating exhibit info
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El Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveCheck out their website for rotating exhibit info
There is so much to see and do here! Definitely need a full day to see everything. Sometimes you can get tickets discounted on Groupon.
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El Museo Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrThere is so much to see and do here! Definitely need a full day to see everything. Sometimes you can get tickets discounted on Groupon.
Great place for a date night or afternoon out. During the summer they have free live jazz concerts outside (this event is family friendly). See their website for details
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat place for a date night or afternoon out. During the summer they have free live jazz concerts outside (this event is family friendly). See their website for details
Essentials
Walking distance from here and they have a great hot bar and salad bar if your not in the mood to cook but want something low key. Really nice and clean area to eat after checking out. It was recently built and is huge! They have everything you could need (and more!).
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWalking distance from here and they have a great hot bar and salad bar if your not in the mood to cook but want something low key. Really nice and clean area to eat after checking out. It was recently built and is huge! They have everything you could need (and more!).
Our local Italian grocery store chain that is walking distance from here. They have fresh baked Italian cookies and sweets, hot bar, salad bar, olive and cheese bar, hot soups, hot sandwiches and brick oven pizza. Its a full service grocery store and has everything you could need. It is located near a high school so if you go during lunch or after school is out you might run into a few teenagers. Otherwise its a pleasant shopping experience.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveOur local Italian grocery store chain that is walking distance from here. They have fresh baked Italian cookies and sweets, hot bar, salad bar, olive and cheese bar, hot soups, hot sandwiches and brick oven pizza. Its a full service grocery store and has everything you could need. It is located near a high school so if you go during lunch or after school is out you might run into a few teenagers. Otherwise its a pleasant shopping experience.
Right across the street. My go to for nails and eyebrow waxing! They use a cream wax so its very gentle and they follow your natural eye shape so you look great every time. Doesn't matter who you work with they are all fantastic. Bonus: they have a cash discount or you can pay with Quickpay/Zelle.
The Nail Loft
2012 W Roscoe StRight across the street. My go to for nails and eyebrow waxing! They use a cream wax so its very gentle and they follow your natural eye shape so you look great every time. Doesn't matter who you work with they are all fantastic. Bonus: they have a cash discount or you can pay with Quickpay/Zelle.
Target
4466 N BroadwayA short drive or Uber ride away.
Neighborhood Food Scene
Great Columbian steak and seafood! Large restaurant space, great for groups!
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Las Tablas
2942 N Lincoln AveGreat Columbian steak and seafood! Large restaurant space, great for groups!
This is my fav Chicago Starbucks location! Its large and has room to work comfortably, great patio space and the barista's are always super nice!!
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Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveThis is my fav Chicago Starbucks location! Its large and has room to work comfortably, great patio space and the barista's are always super nice!!
Great neighborhood bar. Full drink and food menu! Lots of TV screens to watch the game and a nice patio.
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Commonwealth Tavern
2000 W Roscoe StGreat neighborhood bar. Full drink and food menu! Lots of TV screens to watch the game and a nice patio.
Right on the corner of Roscoe & Damen. Great place for dinner and drinks. Full bar and dinner menu.
The Reveler
3403 N Damen AveRight on the corner of Roscoe & Damen. Great place for dinner and drinks. Full bar and dinner menu.
Just down the street! Great Cuban restaurant with a fun atmosphere.
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Cuba 312
2054 W Roscoe StJust down the street! Great Cuban restaurant with a fun atmosphere.
Excellent place to eat! Everything is made fresh and tastes delicious! One of our favorite spots!!
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Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant
2147 W Roscoe StExcellent place to eat! Everything is made fresh and tastes delicious! One of our favorite spots!!
Entertainment & Activities
A true Chicago experience! If the cubs are not in town then check out their concert schedule!
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StA true Chicago experience! If the cubs are not in town then check out their concert schedule!
Short drive or Uber ride from here. About 8 min away.
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Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western Ave Short drive or Uber ride from here. About 8 min away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale neighborhood liquor store. They have wine, beer and spirits. Staff has great recommendations! They also have a patio to sit and enjoy your new beverages.
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Lush Wine & Spirits
2232 W Roscoe StUpscale neighborhood liquor store. They have wine, beer and spirits. Staff has great recommendations! They also have a patio to sit and enjoy your new beverages.
Parks & Nature
Perfect playground to take your littles. They have two sections, one for younger tots and another for the older kids. Plenty of swings! Its completely fenced in and totally safe to let your kids run around, lots of neighborhood kids to play with! They have a splash pad in the summer so bring your suite and towel! There is also a paved path that circles the outside of the play area which is great for bikes and scooters.
Fellger Playlot Park
2000 W Belmont AvePerfect playground to take your littles. They have two sections, one for younger tots and another for the older kids. Plenty of swings! Its completely fenced in and totally safe to let your kids run around, lots of neighborhood kids to play with! They have a splash pad in the summer so bring your suite and towel! There is also a paved path that circles the outside of the play area which is great for bikes and scooters.
Only 4 blocks away. They have a pool, tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court and playground. The playground is good for older kids (4 years +) although they do have swings and a small section for babies and tots.
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Hamlin Park
3035 N Hoyne AveOnly 4 blocks away. They have a pool, tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court and playground. The playground is good for older kids (4 years +) although they do have swings and a small section for babies and tots.
My favorite Chicago beach to go and relax or with the kids!
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Oak Street Beach
My favorite Chicago beach to go and relax or with the kids!
A fun popular Chicago beach! Volleyball courts and a bar/restaurant in the shape of a giant boat. They have DJ's on the weekends.
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North Avenue Beach station
A fun popular Chicago beach! Volleyball courts and a bar/restaurant in the shape of a giant boat. They have DJ's on the weekends.
Roscoe St. Shoppimg
We have several locally owned boutique shops with something for everyone!
My favorite local bookstore, just a few blocks away! Their staff is great with recommendations and they have a great children's area. Check out their website if you want to pop in for a quick storytime.
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RoscoeBooks
2142 W Roscoe StMy favorite local bookstore, just a few blocks away! Their staff is great with recommendations and they have a great children's area. Check out their website if you want to pop in for a quick storytime.
Huge selection of Denim! As well as tops and accessories. Men & Women with some childrens items.
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The Denim Lounge
2039 W Roscoe StHuge selection of Denim! As well as tops and accessories. Men & Women with some childrens items.
A fun little boutique with womens clothes, shoes & accessories. Great customer service and nice dressing rooms!
Winnie Cooper Boutique
2013 W Roscoe StA fun little boutique with womens clothes, shoes & accessories. Great customer service and nice dressing rooms!
A Pied
1933 W Roscoe StGreat quality shoes! Casual and dressy. Women & children.
Children's boutique with clothing, toys, books, games & accessories. Great place to get Chicago and Roscoe Village branded items! They have a play area for your littles while you shop! They also give out balloons at the checkout!
Little Threads
Children's boutique with clothing, toys, books, games & accessories. Great place to get Chicago and Roscoe Village branded items! They have a play area for your littles while you shop! They also give out balloons at the checkout!
Moondance Chicago
2010 W Roscoe StThey have a mix of women's clothing/accessories and home decor items.