52-rooms just off the lake in the middle of Lakeview residential neighborhood. Boutique hotel alternative to the downtown hotels. Bus to downtown one block away.

Vaguely art deco feel at this alternative to the downtown hotels.  Located on bustling Belmont Avenue; adjacent to redline el station.

Intimate highly styled secretive Chinese bar.

Premier venue showing foreign and independent films. Midnight movie, matinees and sing-a-longs too. Originally opened in 1929, large theatre of Italian and Spanish fantasy design with twinkling stars and live organ performance. Small theatre adjacent.

Yes; an archery range on the lake. Home of the Lincoln Park Archery Club.

Bowling with lots of cosmic theme nights. Billiards, food and bar service.

Old school bowling on eight wood lanes with manual scoring. Full bar service.

“Equal parts art gallery, bookstore, record shop, audio electronics boutique.” Live performance space as well.

Lovely shop specializing in cheese and wines. Pastoral bakes their own bread and carries an edited selection of groceries and sandwiches to takeaway. Ask for a taste and raid the counter filled with tapenades, meats and spreads. The adjacent Bar Pastoral serves house-made charcuterie, cured meats and cheeses along with craft cocktails and entrees. Andersonville location called Appellation.

Nice selection of books since 1980, be sure to visit the children’s room and the basement, a haven for travelers.