Things To Do
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo, also known as Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens, is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it the fourth oldest zoo in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in all of North America. Tags: Free, Family Friendly
Chicago Riverwalk
Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Along the way you’ll discover intimate coves, breezy cafes, wineries and bars, public art, monuments, museums, and a boatload of excursions on the water. BONUS: The river should be dyed green for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Tags: Free, Family Friendly, Drinking, Dining, Outdoors
Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Navy Pier features a 200' Ferris wheel, shops, restaurants, live theaters, family attractions, parks, gardens, and exhibition facilities. It is one of the most visited attractions in the entire Midwest and is Chicago's second-most visited tourist attraction! Tags: Free, Family Friendly, Shopping, Dining, Drinking, Outdoors
Sightseeing River Boat Tour
Chicago is a city of great architecture, and the river provides a great vantage point to see the most of it. If you have the time, we always recommend a river boat tour for people visiting the city! Tags: Attractions, Boat Tours, Family Friendly
The Dearborn
Ask for the Manhattan or the Old Fashioned from the big curly decanter on the bar. You will enjoy.
Soul Prime
Joshua's favorite soul food restaurant in the city. They're a little slow, but definitely worth the wait. Reservations strongly recommended! Tell us which one was your favorite! Tags: Soul Food, Dining, Drinks, Reservations Recommended
Virtue Restaurant
Eric's favorite soul food restaurant in the city. Reservations strongly recommended! Tell us which one was your favorite! Tags: Soul Food, Dining, Drinks, Reservations Recommended
Via Carducci La Sorella
One of our favorite Italian restaurants in Chicago. We recommend the Gnocchi, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Reservations strongly recommended. Tags: Dining, Italian, Reservations Recommended
Park & Field
One of our favorite places for a boozy, bottomless brunch (try saying that three times, fast...after the brunch). Recommendations strongly encouraged! Tags: 21+, Bottomless Brunch, Boozy Brunch, Drinking, Dining, Reservations Recommended
Village Bucktown
Illinois is a recreational use state. This is one of the dispensaries Eric and I like here in Illinois. They're cash or debit only. If you're new to the "wacky tobacky" (or it's been a while), just remember to take it slow. Start with one 5-10 mg edible and wait a couple of hours. Tags: Recreational Use, 21+, Cash/Debit Only
Parson's Chicken & Fish
The name says it all. A great place for fried chicken and fish with an outdoor patio. Tags: Family Friendly, Dining, Drinking, Outdoors
Gussie's Handmade Italian
Another great Italian restaurant in Chicago. Tags: Dining, Italian, Reservations Recommended
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
A great place to get your morning coffee along with a variety of specialty donuts. Only located in Chicagoland and L.A. Tags: Donuts, Coffee, Family Friendly