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.
Eclectic mix of good food in a casual atmoshere.
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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
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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.
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Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StEuropean grocery. hard to find items. Walkind distance from condo, use the cart.
Arts & Culture
Il-Mużew Field
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.
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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.
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Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrGreat spot for lake views, picnicking, just hanging out. Some cultural events.