Things To Do
The Other Side Bar
This is our favorite watering hole. Walking distance between both our apartments. After we got engaged, we went to this bar and the bartender was able to find a bottle of champagne for us to celebrate. We also took some of our engagement photos here.
Side Street Saloon
The BEST dive in Chicago. Free pool, cozy vibes, and great pizza. Many many hours (and even more money) have been spent at Side Street Saloon. Cash only!!!
Lincoln Park Zoo
The only free thing in Chicago!! Great zoo and a perfect place to walk around and burn up a couple hours.
Shedd Aquarium
Jordan's favorite place in Chicago! An awesome aquarium with sharks, dolphins, belugas and plenty of colorful "fishies".
Lakefront Trail
Ginny's favorite place in Chicago! The best way to see the city is to just walk along the lake. Grab a coffee from a nearby cafe and sip and stroll your way down the 16-mile trail with the best views. Many walks and runs have been enjoyed on this perfect trail; Ginny and Jordan even got engaged here.
Cloud Gate (The bean)
If you've never been to Chicago, head downtown and view the largest silver "bean" in the world. A very famous sculpture dropped right in the middle of downtown. Take a selfie!!
Skydeck Chicago
The best (and potentially nauseating) view in the city. Head to the Sears Tower and take the elevator to the top floor (103 stories) for the SkyDeck - a glass box that extends out of the Sears tower. I would recommend getting there early because it does get crowded.
Chicago Food Staples
The best part of Chicago is the Italian Beef, Chicago Style Hot Dog, and Deep Dish pizza. You really can't go wrong with any spot in the city and would provide an authentic Chicago experience. Order your beef "dipped with hot peppers" and definitely don't ask for ketchup on your hot dog.
Places to Eat
Here are some of our favorite spots in the Lincoln Park neighborhood to grab a bite! We can't wait to hear where had a meal. Breakfast/Coffee: Dollop Coffee, Bourgeois Pig Cafe, Dash of Salt and Pepper Diner, Colectivo Coffee, Nookie's, Chicago Bagel Authority Lunch: Evette's, North Buena Deli, Ranalli's Pizza, Galway Arms Dinner: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, Gemini, DeNucci's, D Cuisine, John's Food and Wine