Timeline
16:38
Grab a dim sum snack at Furama Restaurant.
17:38
Walk to Essanay Studios. The building is a protected landmark where Charlie Chaplin and Gloria Swanson once filmed. Use the Argyle Red Line to get there.
18:08
Watch the sun set toward the west. The light hits the historic facade as the day ends.
18:53
End the evening with a cocktail at Fat Cat Bar & Grill. The decor evokes the Art Deco era of the original Uptown.
Local tip
Furama is open until 21:00 on weekdays and 21:30 on weekends, so you have plenty of time for your pre-sunset snack. Fat Cat opens at 16:00 on weekdays, making it easy to catch the sunset and stay for drinks.
Check before you go
- Check the Argyle Red Line schedule for your return trip.
- Fat Cat Bar & Grill is closed on Mondays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chicago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).