Things To Do

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Unquestioned the best Chicago style deep dish pizza around

Portillo's Skokie

Chicago institution, great place for hot dogs, hamburgers, and the chocolate cake shake

Annie's Pancake House

Get the chicken soup, does not matter what time of day!

Libertad

Local Skokie watering hole, Latin American small plates and cocktails

L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge

The Art Institute of Chicago

Be sure to see "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" and let it inspire you to read "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin!

Lincoln Park Zoo

One of the last free zoos in the country. Lions (no tigers, sorry) and Da Bears oh my!

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Great views of the city, incredible history, and a fun time on a boat!

Shedd Aquarium

Chicago staple for visits to the city

Westfield Old Orchard

Shopping mall with ample restaurants. Be sure to stop by Barnes and Noble and add another book to that stack on your nightstand!

The Second City Training Center

Improv institution with an impressive alumni base including Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Keegan-Micheal Key, Amy Poehler, Chris Farley, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Jason Sudeikis, Gilda Radner, and Martin Short.