Julianne & John
Things To Do & Places to Eat
Christkindlmarket
A must see Chicago Holiday Tradition! Chicago's largest open-air festival with European Flair
Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Free entry to Lincoln Park Zoo to see the holiday lights and festivities!
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
Try out a night of skating the ribbon at Maggie Daley Park! with the city's skyline as your backdrop! Admission is free & Rentals are $15.
The Walnut Room
It isn't as great as it used to be since Macy's took over, but take a look at the iconic Macy's Christmas Windows and pop on into the Walnut Room to see the 45-foot-tall decorated tree!
Chicago Bears VS. Green Bay Packers
Stay until late Sunday and watch the Monsters of the Midway take on the Green Bay Packers. Kickoff is at Noon on 12/16. GO BEARS!
Chicago Athletic Association - Game Room
Check out CAA Game Room to enjoy a selection of classic games and bar food!
Lagunitas Brewing Company Chicago
Brewery tours were one of our favorite things to check out when we lived in Milwaukee. Chicago doesn't come close, but Lagunitas is a great one to check out. Their taproom is open from noon-10PM Friday and Saturday and our favorite beers are Lil' Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale & Super Cluster!
Cindy's Rooftop Bar
Check out Cindy's for some awesome drinks with a view of Millennium Park
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Enjoy dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago! A different take on a traditional steakhouse with French flair and a speak-easy feel. Don't forget to try their signature Dark & Stormy.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
A Jacob Family favorite Steakhouse!
Shaw's Crab House
One of our favorite Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch spots, serving everything from King Crab Legs to Beef Tenderloin. This is a great spot after a long night of celebrating!
Au Cheval
Voted one of the best burgers in the city - get their early so you don't have to wait in the first come first serve line!
The Berghoff Restaurant
Check out one of the Schweitzer's favorite Chicago iconic German restaurant!
Giordano's
Johnny's favorite pizza in Chicago - you can't get anything but the deep dish
Portillo's Hot Dogs
A classic Chicago tradition. Our favorite's are the hot dog, beef and cheddar croissant, and a large cheese fry !