Julia And Charlie’s guidebook
Music
For die-hard music fans, foodies and families. Local gem! Featuring great local music and national touring acts.
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FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt RdFor die-hard music fans, foodies and families. Local gem! Featuring great local music and national touring acts.
Something for everyone here with frequent pop ups, live music and art. Outdoor patio, drinks & bluegrass and bloodies on Sundays. We love it here.
The Outta Space
6840 32nd StSomething for everyone here with frequent pop ups, live music and art. Outdoor patio, drinks & bluegrass and bloodies on Sundays. We love it here.
One of our favorite places to see live music in the city. Intimate, very laid back setting.
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The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveOne of our favorite places to see live music in the city. Intimate, very laid back setting.
Nearby food scene
For sweet, sugary, pink pursuits. Crepes, pink lemonades and treats for your inner Marie Antoinette .
Crepas Culichi
1101 Ridgeland AveFor sweet, sugary, pink pursuits. Crepes, pink lemonades and treats for your inner Marie Antoinette .
We love La Lupita for their pozole and agua de jamica. They are also on Uber Eats.
La Lupita Mexican Restaurant
6539 Cermak RoadWe love La Lupita for their pozole and agua de jamica. They are also on Uber Eats.
THIS IS OUR MOST FAVORITE THAI RESTAURANT IN ALL OF CHICAGOLAND. Worthy of all caps.
Fave is the Massaman curry. Delivery available.
*Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten Free, Paleo options
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Bodhi Thai Bistro
6211 Roosevelt RdTHIS IS OUR MOST FAVORITE THAI RESTAURANT IN ALL OF CHICAGOLAND. Worthy of all caps.
Fave is the Massaman curry. Delivery available.
*Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten Free, Paleo options
If you want a "Chicago Dog" or just a really great burger with awesome french fries go here. Big Guys will not disappoint. Hop down the block during summer months and grab an Italian Ice at Gina's. Go a bit further until and you'll find Fitzgeralds Nightclub.
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Big Guy's Sausage Stand
7021 Roosevelt RdIf you want a "Chicago Dog" or just a really great burger with awesome french fries go here. Big Guys will not disappoint. Hop down the block during summer months and grab an Italian Ice at Gina's. Go a bit further until and you'll find Fitzgeralds Nightclub.
This is in our frequent rotation of breakfast and lunch spots. Great little cafe with outdoor seating and excellent covid-19 safety protocols. Very clean. Very comfortable atmosphere.
Excellent gluten free baked goods.
Blackberry Market
36 South La Grange RoadThis is in our frequent rotation of breakfast and lunch spots. Great little cafe with outdoor seating and excellent covid-19 safety protocols. Very clean. Very comfortable atmosphere.
Excellent gluten free baked goods.
Kama Bistro
9 South La Grange RoadFavorite spot for Indian cuisine. Great ambiance and service.
History
With online virtual events and tours available in Spanish and English, discover the roots of Earnest Hemingway.
https://www.hemingwaybirthplace.com/programs-events
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Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park AveWith online virtual events and tours available in Spanish and English, discover the roots of Earnest Hemingway.
https://www.hemingwaybirthplace.com/programs-events
Explore the historic home of Frank Lloyd Wright and see his architectural influence on the nearby suburb of Oak Park.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveExplore the historic home of Frank Lloyd Wright and see his architectural influence on the nearby suburb of Oak Park.
Take a walk from here
FREE | One of our favorite places to wander. Just across Harlem ave you'll find romantic parkways and historic homes, shops, a train station, entrance to the forest preserves and you might even see deer walking about the numerous public spaces designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
With a little planning you can secure a walking tour and learn more about the architect.
https://www.olmstedsociety.org/events/historic-walking-tours/
Riverside
FREE | One of our favorite places to wander. Just across Harlem ave you'll find romantic parkways and historic homes, shops, a train station, entrance to the forest preserves and you might even see deer walking about the numerous public spaces designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
With a little planning you can secure a walking tour and learn more about the architect.
https://www.olmstedsociety.org/events/historic-walking-tours/
A recent addition the Riverside community with one of a kind treasures and local gifts inspired by nature.
The Seed
38 East AveA recent addition the Riverside community with one of a kind treasures and local gifts inspired by nature.
Just a few blocks away and nearly half the reason we fell in love with this neighborhood.
Proksa Park
3001 Wisconsin AveJust a few blocks away and nearly half the reason we fell in love with this neighborhood.
We love lunges! Go see Angela and Chris and tell them we sent you. They are passionate purveyors of locally sourced baked goods, and "The best damn coffee in Berwyn".
Check the schedule for available open gym spots where you can book indoor play time for your family.
They also offer daily in person fitness instruction, offer home delivery and have a huge selection of freshly baked donuts on Saturdays from Do Rite Donuts.
Lunges 'n Lattes
6805 Stanley AveWe love lunges! Go see Angela and Chris and tell them we sent you. They are passionate purveyors of locally sourced baked goods, and "The best damn coffee in Berwyn".
Check the schedule for available open gym spots where you can book indoor play time for your family.
They also offer daily in person fitness instruction, offer home delivery and have a huge selection of freshly baked donuts on Saturdays from Do Rite Donuts.
EMPANADUS
7 E Burlington StStop here for gelato and Empanadus on your way to Brookfield Zoo. The perfect mini outing!
Micro brews and wood-fired pizza that you can walk to. Outdoor patio in summer months and a favorite by Berwyn locals.
Flapjack Brewery
6833 Stanley AveMicro brews and wood-fired pizza that you can walk to. Outdoor patio in summer months and a favorite by Berwyn locals.
Riverside Farmers' Market
10 Pine AveFREE| June 2 - Oct 6, Wednesdays from 2:30pm - 7pm
Lavergne's Tavern
6546 Windsor AveGreat little spot a few blocks East of us w/ outdoor patio.
Hessler Park
6832-6898 W 34th StCute little pocket park around the corner.
Urban Wild
FREE | A short drive and the perfect place for letting your wild ones wander via the nature playground, walking paths and nature center. This one is one of our favorite forest preserves. It's also Free.
小紅學堂自然中心
9800 Willow Springs RdFREE | A short drive and the perfect place for letting your wild ones wander via the nature playground, walking paths and nature center. This one is one of our favorite forest preserves. It's also Free.
Where city dwellers go to escape the hustle and bustle, see autumn leaves, get lost in the woods, view outdoor sculptures, allow their children to stomp mud puddles, see bugs, bull frogs and nature up close - enjoy lunch in the most fancy "cafeteria" we've ever seen, with magical views overlooking Lake Marmo. Maybe you thought you came here to experience the city. This however is a glorious detour with an equally dangerous gift shop if you're into nature books and wild schooling.
Bring your bike, drive the sprawling acres of woodland or hike.
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Morton Arboretum Visitor Center
4100 IL-53Where city dwellers go to escape the hustle and bustle, see autumn leaves, get lost in the woods, view outdoor sculptures, allow their children to stomp mud puddles, see bugs, bull frogs and nature up close - enjoy lunch in the most fancy "cafeteria" we've ever seen, with magical views overlooking Lake Marmo. Maybe you thought you came here to experience the city. This however is a glorious detour with an equally dangerous gift shop if you're into nature books and wild schooling.
Bring your bike, drive the sprawling acres of woodland or hike.
You can bike here easily from our house. This place is ginormous. If you're a first time visitor with a little one you can easily spend the whole day here. See the the giant dinosaurs, while searching for your favorite animals in one space.
*Waterpark
*Playgrounds
*Aggressive Geese (Beware the picnic areas)
* Roaming Peacocks
* Giant Dinosaur hunt
* Beer, Coffee and Treats for everyone
* Strollers, Double Strollers, Wagons and Wheelchairs available for rent
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布魯克菲爾德動物園
8400 W 31st StYou can bike here easily from our house. This place is ginormous. If you're a first time visitor with a little one you can easily spend the whole day here. See the the giant dinosaurs, while searching for your favorite animals in one space.
*Waterpark
*Playgrounds
*Aggressive Geese (Beware the picnic areas)
* Roaming Peacocks
* Giant Dinosaur hunt
* Beer, Coffee and Treats for everyone
* Strollers, Double Strollers, Wagons and Wheelchairs available for rent
FREE | A warm escape in winter and a beloved spot in the summer with outdoor gardens and nature based playground, you'll get lost for hours in this urban oasis.
*Free parking.
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加菲爾德公園溫室
300 N Central Park AveFREE | A warm escape in winter and a beloved spot in the summer with outdoor gardens and nature based playground, you'll get lost for hours in this urban oasis.
*Free parking.
Duck Boats, California Clipper, Public Art, Puerto Rican eateries, Grab a Jibarito while you're here, stroll Humboldt Park gardens, visit Humboldt House and Adams and Sons Gardens while you're here.
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洪堡公園
1400 N Humboldt DrDuck Boats, California Clipper, Public Art, Puerto Rican eateries, Grab a Jibarito while you're here, stroll Humboldt Park gardens, visit Humboldt House and Adams and Sons Gardens while you're here.
Transportation
Just around the corner on Stanley Ave you'll hope the Metra at the Harlem or Berwyn Station to downtown Chicago. The ride is typically 15 mins to Union Station. Tickets can be purchased one way on the train if you have cash. We recommend downloading the Ventra app where you can choose from a variety of ticket options.
Metra
2741 W Grand AveJust around the corner on Stanley Ave you'll hope the Metra at the Harlem or Berwyn Station to downtown Chicago. The ride is typically 15 mins to Union Station. Tickets can be purchased one way on the train if you have cash. We recommend downloading the Ventra app where you can choose from a variety of ticket options.
From Union Station
Come here for nightlife, dates, great food, shopping and more. An easy 15 min walk from Union Station.
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Fulton Market
Come here for nightlife, dates, great food, shopping and more. An easy 15 min walk from Union Station.
If you're craving a classic city diner this one takes the cake. Hop the train to Union Station and go here.
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Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdIf you're craving a classic city diner this one takes the cake. Hop the train to Union Station and go here.
Chicago Water Taxi - Riverwalk
140 Chicago RiverwalkSuch a lovely way to see Chicago.
FREE | A scenic city walk to the quintessentially Chicago tourist experience- Cloud Gate " The Bean", Maggie Daley Park (we love coming here on overcast days. It's very sunny and gets quite hot during peak summer months) Pritzker Pavillion, walk or bike the Lakefront, explore Grant Park and The Art Institute overlooking Michigan and Columbus Drive. Ice skate here in winter months. So much is packed in this space.
Check the online Chicago events schedule for free public concerts at Pritzker Pavillion and Grant Park.
*Tip - Save money on expensive tourist traps in Grant Park. There's a Panera right across from the Cloud Gate entrance on Michigan Ave
A little further north you can find a Whole Foods in Streeterville with outdoor park spaces.
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千禧公園
201 E Randolph StFREE | A scenic city walk to the quintessentially Chicago tourist experience- Cloud Gate " The Bean", Maggie Daley Park (we love coming here on overcast days. It's very sunny and gets quite hot during peak summer months) Pritzker Pavillion, walk or bike the Lakefront, explore Grant Park and The Art Institute overlooking Michigan and Columbus Drive. Ice skate here in winter months. So much is packed in this space.
Check the online Chicago events schedule for free public concerts at Pritzker Pavillion and Grant Park.
*Tip - Save money on expensive tourist traps in Grant Park. There's a Panera right across from the Cloud Gate entrance on Michigan Ave
A little further north you can find a Whole Foods in Streeterville with outdoor park spaces.
A great little spot for lunch near Millennium Park. Not quite "bespoke and quaint" but sufficient!
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Hot Woks Cool Sushi
3930 N Pulaski RdA great little spot for lunch near Millennium Park. Not quite "bespoke and quaint" but sufficient!
芝加哥藝術學院
111 S Michigan AveA little something for everyone, lovely location. Great way to spend an afternoon.