Distance from downtown: 8.6 miles Via: Red Line Best for: Shopping, strolling Go: Morning, afternoon

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OLIVE STREET PARKLET Why not convert two parking places into a mini-park? With no requirements to buy anything, you can park your tired behind at 5628 N. Clark St., at the corner of Olive and Clark streets. 

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SCOUT, WHITE ATTIC Scout redefines office and industrial pieces as home furnishings, while White Attic transforms your grandparents’ mid-century cabinetry with paints, stains and varnishes (bonus: mod lampshades).

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PUPPET BIKE This campy sidewalk show at Berwyn and Clark has been in national media but remains true to its fans: children of all ages. Performing weekends and most evenings.

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JERRY’S SANDWICHES This contemporary cafe offers a huge list of craft beers and bourbons to match every menu item. If you haven’t had enough, head to Hopleaf, another craft beer haven.

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LOS MANOS GALLERY This artist-owned space features the reclaimed wood constructions of Michelle Peterson-Albandoz, and drawings by architecture student Michael McGuire and Tricia Rumbolz.