Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Our Favorite City
For The Explorer
Friday
Morning
The architecture boat tour is a great way to get an overview of downtown!
Friday
Afternoon
Walk around Millennium Park, see the Bean, get a Chicago-style hot dog and a cake shake at Portillos!
Saturday
Morning
Explore Andersonville. Be sure to check out Andersonville Galleria, The Understudy (bookstore / coffee shop), and Kopi Cafe.
Sunday
Afternoon
Shop your way down Armitage starting at Levain Bakery to fuel your spree!
For The Foodie
Friday
Morning
Enjoy a classic diner breakfast at Nookies on Wells. Their pancakes are amazing!
Friday
Afternoon
Pick up lunch from All Too Well (sandwiches), Evettes (mediterranean), or North Buena (deli) or mix and match and head to Oz Park to enjoy.
Saturday
Morning
Eat your way through the Green City Farmers Market in Lincoln Park. Rain or shine, we didn’t miss a Saturday while living in Chicago!
Sunday
Afternoon
Sit outside at Ranalli’s Lincoln Park and split a pizza. Say hi to Nell’s old apartment next door!
For The Curious
Friday
Morning
Explore the beautiful architecture of the Harold Washington Library. We spent the day there the day we said ‘I love you’ for the first time!
Friday
Afternoon
While technically a children’s museum, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of our favorites! Plan your visit around their daily 2pm butterfly release.
Saturday
Morning
Head to Chicago’s museum campus, where can find the Adler Planetarium (our favorite!), Shedd Aquarium, and Field Museum.
Sunday
Afternoon
People watch along the Lakefront Trail!