Gus and Grace
Things To Do
Christkindlmarket Chicago
A fun Christmas themed market full of food & crafts! Come early to avoid traffic/crowds-- it's outside so bundle up and be prepared for holiday season lines.
Lincoln Park Zoo Lights
Buy tickets ahead of time (usually <$10)
Millennium Park Ice Rink
Make a reservation online ahead of time for skate & rink rentals since crowds can get crazy during the holiday season! ** Maggie Daley Park also has an ice skating rink.**
Magnificent Mile Shopping
Go shopping on Magnificent Mile -- don't forget to stop at the Ghirardelli store for a free sample.
Restaurants
Breakfast: Batter & Berries, Beatrix, Goddess and the Baker*, Kasama*, Lula Cafe, Paris Baguette*, Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe Cheap Eats: Al's beef*, Devil Dog's, Nonna's Pizza and Sandwiches, Portillo's Chicago Style Pizza: Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder, Giordano's, Lou Malnalti's, Pequod's* Coffee Houses & Sweets: Bombo Bar*, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Sawada, Stockyard Holiday Bars: Butch McGuires, Fox Bar, Frosty's Christmas Bar Lunch: 5 Rabanitos, Koi Sushi, La Luna, MCCB, Moti Cafe, Nepal House, Strings Ramen, Time Out Market Dinner: Bar Siena, Cruz Blanca, Formento's, Victory Tap Our favorites*
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
If you are a coffee lover, you must go here and experience a four story Starbucks.
The Morton Arboretum -- Holiday Light Show
Tickets become available October 15th
Winter Wonderland (Wrigley field)
Gallagher way admission is free, but if you are looking for entrance to the Wrigley Field activities tickets are usually $5 and should be bought in advance!
Other Options
-- The Bean -- Navy Pier -- Field Museum -- Museum of Science and Industry -- Shedd Aquarium -- Adler Planetarium -- Skydeck at Willis Tower