Things To Do

No Chicago weekend would be complete without a hot dog or slice of deep dish pizza. We’ve got you covered with all that and more.
HOT DOGS
15 minute walk: Portillo’s, 100 W Ontario St
Worth the trek: Weiner’s Circle, 2622 N Clark St
DEEP DISH PIZZA
15 minute walk: Lou Malnati’s, 439 N Wells St
Worth the trek: Pequod’s, 2207 N Clybourn Ave
ICE CREAM
15 minute walk: Kilwins, 310 S Michigan Ave
Worth the trek: Annette’s, 2009 N Bissell St (cash only)
BRUNCH
Right across the river: Yolk, 340 N State St
Worth the trek: Southport Grocery, 3552 N Southport Ave
DOUGHNUTS
Mitchell’s favorite: Doughnut Vault, 401 N Franklin St
Emily’s favorite: Do-Rite Donuts, 233 E Erie St
Not hungry yet? Here are some weekend activities to explore:
Visit our beloved Cubs at Wrigley Field
Get cultured at the Art Institute of Chicago
Spend time on the lakefront (our favorite!)
Walk the riverwalk or hop on an architectural boat tour along the Chicago River
Take a selfie at The Bean in Millennium Park