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October 19, 2019
Chicago, IL

nicole & matt

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Things To Do

Chicago is known as a fantastic place to visit, with an excellent waterfront, great food, and world class museums. If you haven't been to Chicago much, we recommend the usual sights: biking along the lake front, seeing cloud gate, going up the Sears tower, and dining at delicious restaurants. For a little off the beaten path, and places we love, here are our recommendations.

Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine

1023 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
, (312) 698-4481

We love this neighborhood BYOB ethiopian restaurant!

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Chicago, IL 60640

Originally this area was part of the America's cold war missile defense system, housing barracks and a Nike missile launcher site. Now it's a tranquil bird sanctuary. Come for birding, a nice walk along the lakefront, or the fantastic view from Montrose point.

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
, (312) 280-2660

Awesome museum off Michigan Ave, with a super cool gift shop

First Ascent Uptown

4718 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
, (773) 275-1212

A great bouldering climbing gym, right in our neighborhood. They also have another location downtown in the Loop. For out-of-towners looking to get in a workout, this is a great place to do it.

Xi'an Cuisine

225 West Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616
, (312) 326-3171

Our favorite Chinese spot in the City. Come for the food, but stay to visit the shops of China town.

Architecture Open House

Annual celebration of Chicago architecture

Chicago History Museum

1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
, (312) 642-4600

Often overlooked compared to the more renowned museums in Chicago, the Chicago History museum is a gem. Learn about how Chicago was originally a fir trading outpost, the great fire and rebuilding, the world's fair and more.

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company

2121 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
, (773) 248-2570

If you've never had deep dish, go to Lou Malnoti's. If you've had that though, Chicago Oven Grinders has a unique take on pizza - the pizza pot pie. We regularly go here after Cubs games.

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