Guidebook for Oak Park
Food Scene
Delicious small plate options inspired by cuisine throughout the Americas. Perfectly balanced cocktails always using fresh squeezed juices.
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Amerikas Restaurant
734 Lake StDelicious small plate options inspired by cuisine throughout the Americas. Perfectly balanced cocktails always using fresh squeezed juices.
Fresh homemade savory and sweet pies are the specialty! So good, they sell out every weekend.
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Spilt Milk
811 South BlvdFresh homemade savory and sweet pies are the specialty! So good, they sell out every weekend.
Probably the most popular restaurant in Oak Park. Great for brunch or dinner - excellent for margaritas on the patio. Always solid.
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Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park AveProbably the most popular restaurant in Oak Park. Great for brunch or dinner - excellent for margaritas on the patio. Always solid.
Citrine Café
100 S Oak Park AveHome of the Original Negroni Slushy. A Chicago summer day on the beautiful patio can't be beat! Must try the hushpuppies. If a vegetarian, the veggie sandwich is the best I've had in my life!
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveHome of the Original Negroni Slushy. A Chicago summer day on the beautiful patio can't be beat! Must try the hushpuppies. If a vegetarian, the veggie sandwich is the best I've had in my life!
The breakfast tacos are authentic Austin-style. Love the fresh ritas and can't get enough of the queso!
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Lonesome Rose
2101 N California AveThe breakfast tacos are authentic Austin-style. Love the fresh ritas and can't get enough of the queso!
Shopping
Gem A Jewelry Boutique
115 N Oak Park AveBeautiful unique jewelry.
Magic Tree Bookstore
141 North Oak Park AvenueWonderful woman-owned bookstore. Large childrens collection.
Oak Park Records
179 S Oak Park AveGeppetto's Toy Box
730 Lake StCarnivore Meats and Seafood
1042 Pleasant StHumboldt House
1045 N California AveUNique jewelry, housewares, and gorgeous rugs.
Arts & Culture
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveUnity Temple
875 Lake StErnest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park AveWorld class institution! Don't miss the miniatures in the lower level.
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Art Institute of Chicago
World class institution! Don't miss the miniatures in the lower level.
Check on the current exhibit. Family days are the first Saturday of each month - always an interesting visit!
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago AveCheck on the current exhibit. Family days are the first Saturday of each month - always an interesting visit!
Sightseeing
Iconic Chicago park along Michigan Avenue. Home to The Bean, Crown Fountain, and the Gehry designged amphitheater.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIconic Chicago park along Michigan Avenue. Home to The Bean, Crown Fountain, and the Gehry designged amphitheater.
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrParks & Nature
The ultimate kids fort times a million located between Milennium Park and the lakefront. Epic for kids!
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StThe ultimate kids fort times a million located between Milennium Park and the lakefront. Epic for kids!
Cute nature museum that houses taxidermy of local creatures as well as a rehabilitation program for owls, coyotes, hawks, and other animals. Free!
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Thatcher Woods Pavilion
8030 Chicago AveCute nature museum that houses taxidermy of local creatures as well as a rehabilitation program for owls, coyotes, hawks, and other animals. Free!
My favorite place in Chicago.
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Garfield Park Conservatory - Administrative Office
300 North Central Park AvenueMy favorite place in Chicago.
Piet Oudolf designed gardens highlighting the native plants of the prairie. Beautiful year round!
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Lurie Garden
220 E Monroe StPiet Oudolf designed gardens highlighting the native plants of the prairie. Beautiful year round!
Drinks & Nightlife
Like stepping back in time. Prohibition era bar with all original style. Music most Friday and Saturday nights.
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueLike stepping back in time. Prohibition era bar with all original style. Music most Friday and Saturday nights.
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveBeautifully crafted tiki drinks & alwayss good vibes.