Rosemont (5800 N/10500 W)
Even savvy transit users don't realize that you can walk to the Allstate Arena (6920 Mannheim Road) from the station...on sidewalks! All the way! Is it time to buy some Wolves tickets?
Jefferson Park (4900 N/5400 W)
Many people are too busy transferring at Jefferson Park to realize its proximity to such things as Geek paradise American Science and Surplus (5316 N. Milwaukee).
Addison (3600 N/3600 W)
This time, it's the diagonal street of Elston Avenue that may throw you off, making you unaware that the Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace) and its eclectic music and Irish sporting events (on TV) and breakfasts are an easy train ride away.
Division (1200 N/1600 W)
Even Chicagophiles may not realize they don't need to head to Park Ridge or other burbs for local chain Oberweis Dairy. There's one at 1293 N. Milwaukee, about a block from the 6-corner intersection.
Racine (1200 W/430 S)
Racine's the best stop for Italian Taylor Street mainstays like The Rosebud (1500 W. Taylor) or concerts and WNBA basketball at the UIC Pavilion (525 S. Racine).
Harlem (7200 W/700 S)
For a fun half-day trip, visit the Village of Forest Park and its bustling downtown along Madison Street, home to Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore. There's also the Ferrara Pan Candy Company (very Old Chicago) factory store at 7301 W. Harrison.
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