The location is close to the bus, and then easy to the Metro. It was about a 40ish min travel to the Art Institute when we were there. Roscoe Village is picturesque. There is a Starbucks at the end of the street if you want your pumpkin spice latte, but they've also got plenty of local talent- the owner of Rudy's Bakery (try the butter cookies YUM!!)-was lovely. There were plenty of other places--we just didn't have time! We arrived on Halloween; the entire neighborhood came out on their front porches with candy for the kids, the street was full of people socializing. We met our hostess, Kim, so gracious and helpful. Alas, the weekend was gone in an instant. Loved our visit to Chicago--can't wait to return!