Things To Do
Wrigley Field: Cincinnati Reds v. Chicago Cubs weekend series
The Cubs will be in town from Friday to Sunday. Go catch a game at Wrigley. All games start at 1:20pm CST.
Armitage Avenue
Armitage Ave is one of the main shopping streets of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. You can bookend your shopping with some of our favorite sweets: Beacon Doughnuts, Jeni's Ice Cream, or Anette's Italian Ice (or water ice, for the Philadelphia natives).
Southport Avenue
Take the Brown Line to Southport Avenue for some of Chicago's best shopping and dining. A few blocks from Wrigley Field, Southport hosts two of our favorite breakfast spots: Southport Grocer and Little Goat Diner. If you missed breakfast, grab a drink at Corridor Brewery & Provisions.
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market
Saturday only!
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Sunday only!
The Bloomingdale Trail aka "the 606"
Elevated path for walkers, runners, and bikers. Reminiscent of the High Line in NYC or a city version of the Ocean City Boardwalk, minus the rides and the fudge.
Division Street
Another Chicago shopping and dining strip. From bars and nightlife to the best almond croissants in the city. Bangers and Lace for a drink and some pool, Desert Hawk for a smash burger and tacos, Phyllis Musical Inn for a dive bar with live music, Alliance Bakery for sweets.
Milwaukee & Damen
Take the Blue Line to the Damen Stop and take your pick of streets! Both Milwaukee and Damen have plenty of shopping options. Wormhole Coffee, Emporium Arcade Bar, Clever Coyote, Dove's Lunchonette, The Violet Hour, Piece Brewery and New Haven Style Pizza, and Big Star are some of our favorites.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Five floors of coffee heaven for Starbucks lovers. One of only 3 locations in the US and 6 locations in the world!
Chicago Athletic Association (Game Room & Rooftop Bar)
The best view of "the bean" at Cindy's Rooftop Bar and a game room that will transport you back to the 50s. Play pool, shuffle board and bocce for free in one of the coolest rooms in Chicago.
Randolph Street and W Fulton Street (West Loop)
The two main strips of the West Loop neighborhood may be the food capital of the city. Our favorites include Duck Duck Goat, Au Cheval, JP Graziano, Green Street Meats, Time Out Market and Aba .
Beaches & Lake Front Trail
Miles of trails on the water and beaches like North Ave, Oak Street, and Ohio Street.
Chicago Riverfront & Boat Tours
You can walk the riverfront, but we always recommend booking an Architecture Tour with the Chicago Architecture Center or Wandella Boat Tours!