Things To Do
Explore West Loop
Casual eats: J.P. Graziano Grocery (takeout only - get the Mr. G), Green Street Smoked Meats Upscale Dining (get reservations for these): Sushi Dokku, Girl & the Goat, Duck Duck Goat, Maxwells Trading, Monteverde, Trivoli Tavern Bars: Grape & Grain (piano bar), Lazy Bird (live music)
Explore Lincoln Park
Casual eats: Athenian Room (cash only), Kincades (good pub food), Galway Arms (good pub food) Upscale Dining (make reservations): Galit, Armitage Alehouse, Cafe Baba Reeba Shopping: Pop into some of the stores along Armitage Street (start at Lori's and make your way down to Art Effect) Live music: Kingston Mines
Explore Old Town
Pubs: Declan's, Corcorans, House of Glunz (check out the wine shop attached) Restaurants: Topo Gigio, Old Jerusalem (BYOB), Kamehachi Shops: Spice House, Old Town Oils
Lincoln Park Zoo
Free for the public and lots of indoor exhibits if it's cold. Hit the Lincoln Park Conservatory while you are there! We got engaged just south of here in the park!
Lakefront Trail
Great place for a run, walk or bike along the lake!
The Art Institute of Chicago
One of the top Art Museums in the country!
Garfield Park Conservatory
Take the Green Line over to Garfield Park Conservatory!