bored? not possible
Lakefront Trail
RENT A BIKE! RIDE IT TO THE LAKE FRONT! RIDE FOR MILES! GO TO LINCOLN PARK FROM DOWNTOWN ON A BIKE! GO ALL THE WAY TO EDGEWATER ON A BIKE! CHICAGO IS THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD!!!
The Art Institute of Chicago
we love the art institute. if you're staying downtown, we recommend walking south down michigan ave then make your way through millennium park which will spit you out at the entrance to the art institute. closed on Tuesdays!
Chicago Riverwalk
I mean, what are you gonna do, not walk around the most beautiful city? very weird behavior if so...
Chicago Cultural Center
gorgeous building from 1897 !! free entry !! tons of cool exhibits and a shop named Buddy with tons of cute artwork and other goodies from Chicago artists !!
Chinatown
chinatown is a regular hang for us!! we love to get noodles at Slurp Slurp, grab a sweet treat at Chiu Quon Bakery next door, and bop around into the different shops. tons of incredible food like hot pot, dim sum, noodles etc!!
Lincoln Park
summer saturday morning at the park!! start your day early w/ a fresh breakfast sammy at the farmers market as you walk through the gorgeous greenery and inevitably stumble upon the lincoln park zoo! its FREE! fun activity with tots. fun activity with adults. tons to do in the park. nobody wants to talk about this but chicago's lincoln park is over 300 acres larger than new york city's central park. argue w/ ya momma
Rotofugi
if you’re like me you can’t say no to a trinket or figurine. rotofugi is THE place to go if you love a good blind box!!!! unique toy store!!! options galore!!!
Ándale Market
fun cute lil corner store with tons of great stuff from snacks to ceramics :)
Northalsted
AKA boystown!! one of the country’s most inclusive LGBTQ+ communities and the oldest officially recognized gay neighborhood in the United States. must go for a night out, lots of fun bars and delicious restaurants! PRO TIP: June is pride month and the annual Chicago Pride Parade is SUNDAY JUNE 29TH @ 11AM!!!! group outing????
The Wiener's Circle
chicago landmark not sure how else to put it. brace yourself I guess but honestly you want high quality chicago entertainment + street food this is it
The Green Mill
al capone used to hang out here! during his time it was a speakeasy and mob hangout... now it is a beloved jazz club regularly enjoyed by locals <3 happy hour from 3-6 I think?
Wicker Park
one of our favorite neighborhoods to bop around aimlessly. lots of different things to do!! cool shops, yummy restaurants, book stores, comedy clubs etc etc etc !!
Bungalow by Middle Brow
perfect pizza and vibe!!! they make their own wine/beer/bread in house (DELICIOUS) and has a fun casual atmosphere, perfect summer brekky/lunch/dinner spot. really delicious pizza and usually soft serve ice cream :) *other great spots for true chicago style pizza: pizz'amici, Nancys, Nonnas, Zarellas, Bonci... for deep dish: Pequod's, Lou Malnati's
All Together Now
super cute spot to grab sandwiches/lunch/dinner/wine/cheese/snacks/etc. j'adore
D'Amato's Bakery
our favorite grand ave spot. small classically Italian deli/bakery with THE best caesar cutlet sub among so many other things. must try: lemon ricotta cookies (different from the lemon knots, which are also good, but... just don't let them put the wrong cookies in the bag).
The Center of Order and Experimentation
grand ave supremacy continues with one of our favorite shops in the city. all kinds of quirky goods from stationery and books to vintage clothes and Japanese tool boxes. they also have snacks and make a delicious latte :) when you see the inflatable guy you've reached your destination
J.P. Graziano Grocery
4th gen family-owned italian deli, another chicago classic. excellent sandwiches!! get the giardinera (see: pizz'amici)
Le Bouchon
Phil and I have celebrated anniversaries and birthdays here for years now. small spot, perfectly crammed and full of some of the best cooking in the city. d8 night gr8 night!
Chick-fil-A
during finals week of our junior year at loyola, phil and I were secretly plotting to ditch our study groups and meet up for lunch. this was what we consider our first date!!!! at this very chick-fil-a!!! the rest was history. yes, chick-fil-a is homophobic, we've been knowing this! they also have a monopoly on the best waffle fry in the fast-casual dining sphere.