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Explore Chicago like a local
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Wendi Pauline
Places I think you might also love, whether you are visiting Chicago for the first time or you've lived here forever.
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Great spot for coffee, working, or meeting up with a friend
Cafe Deko
Gorgeous spot in Andersonville. Coffee, tea, books, and theater! Amazing ambiance and super friendly staff.
Café - The Understudy
longtime favorite for housewares, gifts, and more
Humboldt House- a feminist home goods, jewelry & lifestyle gift shop
favorite restaurant since forever <3
About | Lula Cafe in Chicago, IL
best floral arrangement in Chicago. also, jewelry to die for.
asrai garden
an underrated spot in downtown Chicago for art and culture
Chicago Cultural Center
art, of course, but also a great restaurant Mariposa and jazz on the terrace on Tuesdays during the summer.
MCA Chicago
gorgeous downtown garden with tons of native plants, a must for a moment of quiet
Lurie Garden
cutest cute cute for drinks or working
The Hi-Lo
love this place- shopping and coffee
Center for Order and Experimentation
my favorite place to see a show
Sleeping Village
best little boutique, see also: Gemini's sister store Penelope's
Gemini Shop
favorite little indie bookseller, tucked away downtown like a secret treasure
Exile in Bookville
gifts, decor, cute little things you need
Bon Femmes
need a margarita in Chicago? go here.
Mi Tocaya
cocktails!
MEADOWLARK
Incredible. Go here immediately if you can get in!
Kumiko
for the music enthusiast
Reckless Records
Do not miss these tacos!
Taqueria Chingón
A dreamy escape, especially on the coldest days
Garfield Park Conservatory
