Guide to Chicago

I had a fantastic time in Chicago last week.  It was my third time in the city, and I am finally starting to feel like I almost know what I am doing.  Movies in the park was great even though it was Psycho, a movie I have avoided watching my entire life despite the fact that I like Alfred Hitchcock; however, the best way to watch a scary movie is with a few thousand of your closest friends in the midsts of a bustling city.  I did way too much walking and am still sore - next time I am getting a 3 day CTA pass instead of trying to guess the right amount to put on a card.  I've made a list of things to do by neighborhood because I've noticed most maps are broken down that way.

Lakeview

• Fashion Tomato - Carries current trends and a nice selection of dresses
• Nevermind - Trendy clothes at cheap prices
• Beyond the Wall - Tons of posters, postcards, and other collectibles
• Yogen Fruz - Delicious frozen yogurt.

Lincoln Park

• Molly's Cupcakes - The BEST cupcakes in the entire world!
• Crossroads Trading Company - Resale shop with a nice selection of clothes and accessories
• Lincoln Park Zoo - There is no charge to see the animals

The Loop

• H & M - Two stories means a wide selection of clothes, shoes, etc.
• ULTA - The biggest beauty store I have ever seen
• Millennium Park - The bean, fountains, sculptures, free concerts
• Grant Park - movies in the park and Buckingham Fountain
• Harold Washington Library Center - Gorgeous building and nine floors of everything you might need from a library

Near North Side

• Navy Pier - Ferris wheel, water taxis, gift shops, fireworks