Things To Do
West Loop Neighborhood Restaurant Favorites
La Serre (French), Bar Tutto (all day italian cafe), Izakaya (Asian), Rose Mary (cacio e pepe will change your life), Au Cheval (iconic burgers, prepare for a long wait), Alla Vita (Italian), Pizza Lobo (by the slice!), Lyra (Greek), Trino (Latin Steakhouse)
Architecture Boat Tour
The absolute best way to see the city! These infamous boat tours will go rain or shine (but we understand if you aren't equally committed)
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
5 Story Starbucks (largest in the world!) with coffee tea and cocktails. Might be a line outside but it is actually a pretty cool spot. Plus it's right on Michigan Avenue aka "The Magnificent Mile" famous for shopping. (Ladies- there's Zara, Mango, SKIMS, & more!!!)
CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO (John Hancock)
Sip Tilt & View! Amazing view of the lake & city, optional "tilt" experience, and new "Cloud Bar" on the 96th floor. Located on the "Magnificent Mile" Michigan Avenue.
Sears Tower Skydeck
If someone says to you "actually it's called the Willis Tower now" -do not trust this person. Cut them out of your life. Check out the highest skyscraper in the city! Check out the 'Skydeck' experience on the 103rd floor if you aren't scared! Kid friendly and an unbelievable view of the city.
Cloud Gate "The Bean" / Millennium Park
Welcome to Chicago! Best Bean Selfie wins a high five from us.
More Restaurants & Food We Love
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati's or Pequods (NOT Giordano's), or for Tavern Style try Zarella Chicago Hot Dogs & Italian Beef: Portillo's Italian Restaurants: Quartino (fast, casual, & shared), Prosecco (get the carbonara), Trivoli Tavern (you need a reservation but it's worth the effort), Portofino (is right on the river) Steakhouses: Charlie Martin's (Has a swanky bar + happy hour), Gene & Georgetti (oldest steakhouse in Chicago!) West Loop Neighborhood-Specific: La Serre, Izakaya, Rose Mary (cacio e pepe will change your life), Green Street Smoked Meats, Parlor Pizza, Hide + Seek
Bars We Love In The City
Arbella - Old Fashioneds from Around The World Happy Camper - Chill Casual & Has Great Food/Pizza Parlor Pizza - Tons of Beers & Great for Big Groups Bar La Rue - French & Floral & Fabulous Hide + Seek - Relive our Engagement Shoot! Streeter's Tavern - Relive our First Date! Woodies or Theory - Typical Sports Bars Flacos - Frozen Margaritas (do NOT get more than 2)
