Travel tips for Chicago from #Homestaychat
On Monday evening we hosted our latest #Homestaychat. This one was all about the best known city on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago. We asked people what are their favourite restaurants there and more. If you’re thinking of going check out our homestays in Chicago. If you want to pick up some tips, read on...
Q1. What’s your favourite neighbourhood in Chicago?
A1. Lincoln Square! Love the German Fests, Thai Food, culture & cuisine #Homestaychat
@Homestaycom: A1. Pilsen for the food, culture and community #Homestaychat
.@ChooseChicago Huge fan of #RiverWest. It's Chicago's best kept secret! #homestaychat
A1. Love the Wicker Park / Bucktown area. So many cool bars and restaurants around there #Homestaychat
River North is where it's at! RT: @Homestaycom A1. Here are 10 favourite neighbourhoods in Chicago http://t.co/nNvvnX3cyL #Homestaychat
Q2. Chicago is full of parks – what’s your favourite one?
A2. Humboldt Park is pretty impressive! It's so big and offers a lot to the community. #homestaychat
A2. @millennium_park is such an impressive park and can you believe it just turned 10 years old this year? #homestaychat
A2. I love anywhere that has a) a good view of the skyline & b) fountains. My vote goes to Grant Park #Homestaychat
We like to consider Chicago's #Riverwalk its very own playground/park! It's where we play & relax. :) And it's growing! #homestaychat
A2. Ronan Park – next to the river, has a bike path that leads north to sculpture gardens & Evanston #homestaychat
Q3. What’s the best thing to do for culture vultures in Chicago?
A3. Second City, maybe. @TheSecondCity RT @OneDayInACity Q3. What’s the best thing to do for culture vultures in Chicago? #Homestaychat
A3. The Frank Lloyd Wright Museum in Chicago is so cool - it's in the famous architect's former house! #homestaychat
Gotta take a @CAFtours tour! RT @MsNycole: Q3. What’s the best thing to do for culture vultures in #Chicago? #Homestaychat
A3. Does "shop till you drop" count? If not, it's visiting a Cubs' game. Living in Holland, for me baseball is THE US-culture #homestaychat
A3: Check out various live music venues throughout Chicago. #homestaychat
Q4. What’s your favourite restaurant in Chicago?
A4. Based on frequency, Nhu’Lan Bakery. I’m there every week for my sardine banh mi & avocado smoothie. #Homestaychat
Having a burger at Au Cheval in a nice upcoming neighbourhood! Or an Epic Burger on State street #homestaychat #lovechicago
A2. Favorites. Italian = LaScarola, Steak= @KinzieChophouse, BBQ = @ChicagoPorkchop, Pizza = @LouMalnatis and now I'm hungry! #homestaychat
@MsNycole I have a few...@RPMItalianChi (And can't wait to try @RPMSteakChi!) and on the casual, fun side: @Rockit! #homestaychat
@Homestaycom A4 Sun Wah!!! The Peking Duck dinner for two is awesome!!! #Homestaychat
Q5. What part of Chicago is best for going out at night?
A5. Nightlife in Chicago? Wrigleyville on a game night! #Homestaychat
A5. #Chicago loves outdoor dining/drinks all summer long. #RiverNorth is great for that. Also, #WickerPark! #homestaychat
.@ChooseChicago I love @joesbar & @BubCityChi for live music. Can't go wrong with #RiverNorth! #homestaychat
A5 I spent a lot of time in Evanston, some great bars there, defo worth a visit when ur there, its where I met lots of locals #homestaychat
Q6. What’s your favourite street in Chicago?
A6. This is a hard one. I'll be random and say I love Lake Shore Drive - just for the gorgeous views all along the lake. #homestaychat
Hubbard? Halsted? Go! RT @ChooseChicago: Q6. What’s your favorite street in #Chicago? #Homestaychat
A6. I always enjoy visiting 'villages' in big cities - my favourite street in Chicago is Roscoe St in Roscoe Village #Homestaychat
@Homestaycom A6 State Street has something for everyone! Shopping galore from low to high priced stores #homestaychat
Taylor Street in Little Italy is darling as well - an "off the beaten path" destination. And agree w/ @homestaycom on Roscoe! #homestaychat
Hopefully this post will help you plan your trip to Chicago. If you're looking for somewhere unique to stay, make sure to check out our homestays in Chicago.
Main image photo courtesy of (vincent desjardins).
Written by Colm Hanratty
Colm first got the travel bug when he went to Australia in 1999 on a working holiday visa. Since then he hasn’t looked back.
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