Great for kids with free admission. Easy access via uber or car (paid parking on site).
Will be beautiful (and busy) this time of year.
Easy to get cheap tickets with better food than Wrigley. Easily accessible via the Red Line or Uber. The White Sox have home games against Cleveland all weekend.
One of the most beautiful pieces of our adopted city with 26 beaches from the far north to far south side. We'd recommend Montrose beach or a walk along the lakefront trail (uber or a walk from the Red Line is your best bet).
Chicago has some of the best architecture in the country - take a boat trip along the Chicago river to see our beautiful downtown buildings.
Great for kids in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago campus.
We love to eat and drink in Chicago. For those looking for more than classic tourist fare, we've collected many of our favorites in this spreadsheet.
A great elevated trail to walk or run near our neighborhood.
If you rent a car or want to take the train (South Shore Metra Line), you can visit the Indiana Dunes State Park.
Our favorite deep dish
For true Chicago pizza (crispy thin crust tavern style)
The restaurant that Fazila and I met at. Very close to the Hyatt Place Wicker Park.
The rooftop bar of the Chicago Athletic Association overlooking Grant Park and the lake. Beautiful views (with the associated crowds).