Things To Do

The Green Mill

One of the most renowned jazz clubs in history. The Green Mill is sophisticated informality, warm glowing atmosphere steeped in the heady sounds of the early ’30s and ’40s; it was actually patterned after Clark Monroe’s Uptown House in Harlem (as it was during the ’40s).

Garfield Park Conservatory

One of the most beautiful conservatories for tropics, succulents, and a wide array of fauna.

Geja's Cafe

Romance for all at a stellar, candle-lit fondue wine cellar in Lincoln Park, it's a special occasion treat!

National Museum of Mexican Art

A beautiful museum in Pilsen, the size of the collections will not feel daunting, and you can get some really delicious food in the neighborhood on your visit!

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company

If you're into deep dish casserole pie, here's the place!

Whirlaway Lounge

Sydney and friends' oldest neighborhood bar across the street from the old Medill apartments--tell Maria you're here and she will take care of you!

Original Soul Vegetarian

Vegan soul food, and it's good!

Thai Pastry Restaurant

Amazing Thai lunch and dinner as well as Thai pastries!

Montrose Beach

This is the beach Sydney likes to swim and get food cart treats. But really, go to any part of Lake Michigan where you can walk along the water. Or start on one side of the city and walk North or South from there!

Rainbo Club

Fun for drinks and dancing and old photobooth!

Billy Goat Tavern

Da Bearsss

The 606

Uru-Swati

Wonderful veg/vegan food on Devon Avenue, where you should walk for hours!

The Art Institute of Chicago

Lincoln Park

There is a conservatory, a zoo, lots of surrounding restaurants and places to explore, Old Town, and Lake Michigan

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago