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December 31, 2022
Chicago, IL

Allyson & Benjamin

Things To Do

Headquarters Beercade

213 West Institute Place, Chicago, IL 60610
, (312) 291-8735

Hop on over to one of our favorite bars in the area! Whether you’re obsessed with every franchise of pinball games, classics like Galaga, aggressive skee-ball competitons, or we’ve talked you into playing Killer Queen for two hours, we’re sure you’ll have a blast at this arcade bar!

Eleven City Diner

1112 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
, (312) 212-1112

Stop in for some classic, open-faced deli sandwiches and our favorite homemade milkshakes! One of our favorite places near our apartment to stop in for something sweet! Make sure to check the hours, as they’ve been changing frequently post-Covid.

Cindy's Rooftop

12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
, (312) 792-3502

Cocktails and some of the best views on Michigan Ave! Lines are usually long to go up, but move quickly if you’re willing to wait! Game Room is in the same hotel and also one of our favorites for something more low-key!

Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

337 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
, (312) 552-3000

We love to skate in the winter and this unique ribbon is a feature of the city! You’ll need a reservation before going, but can rent skates there if you don’t have your own.

Butch McGuire's

20 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610
, (312) 787-4318

One of Ben’s all time favorite restaurants for a cold Bud Light and some classic pub food! During the winter, they go all out with Christmas decor, making it one of Ally’s favorite spots in the winter, too!

Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant

579 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654
, (312) 300-6990

One of Ally’s favorite places to eat from the early days of Ben’s law school years! The location may have changed, but the margaritas haven’t! We recommend stopping after two if you want to remember the rest of your night :)

HERO Coffee Bar

439 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60605
, (312) 631-3269

Our Sunday tradition is bagels and coffee from Hero! Ally would recommend the lavender latte to drink and the usual suspect to eat! Ben always gets the reservoir hog, which is unique to the south loop location! They have a few other locations if you need one closer to you!

Pittsfield Cafe

55 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
, (312) 641-1806

One of our favorite places to stop for breakfast with friends! It’s all the the small town diner feeling in the big city! The building is also quite unique!

Field Museum

1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
, (312) 922-9410

Ben and Ally love to explore museums when they go visit new places! However, the Field Museum maintains to be a favorite across the board!!

Cadillac Palace Theatre

151 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
, (312) 977-1700

Lion King will be at the Cadillac Palace through the beginning of January! Ally and Ben share a love for live theater and are avid supporters of the arts!