Allison & Brandon
Things To Do
The Art Institute of Chicago
Art lover or not, the Art Institute is noted as one of the best art museums in the world and shouldn't be skipped!
Chicago French Market
A European-style market with over 30 local food vendors located in a Metra Train Station in the West Loop. It's truly a hidden gem in the city with great food!
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
A must for Chicago visitors and newcomers!
Museum Campus
Chicago's Museum Campus is located on the coast of Lake Michigan and encompasses three different museums: The Adler Planetarium, The Shedd Aquarium, and The Field Museum of Natural History. All of these museums are great to visit! I also recommend the Museum of Science and Industry, which is south of Museum Campus.
Garfield Park Conservatory
The Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest plant conservatories in the country and is absolutely beautiful!
The Wormhole Coffee
One of my favorite coffee shops in Chicago that happens to be 80s themed!
Margie's Candies
Old-time, 1920s ice cream parlor with amazing (and huge) sundaes!
The Signature Lounge at the 96th
Between this (located at the top of the John Hancock Building) and the Sears Tower, go with this. The view is better and you can get drinks too!
My Favorite Chicago Bars
-Rose's Lounge: Cozy dive bar in Lincoln Park (where we had our first date!) -Scofflaw: Quirky, laidback, gin-focused bar in Logan Square (stay until midnight for free chocolate chip cookies) -Moonlighter: Chill neighborhood bar with a patio in Logan Square/Humboldt Park -The Owl: Fun late-night bar in Logan Square -Emporium, Logan Square location: Upbeat arcade bar in Logan Square -Sluggers: Upbeat sports bar in Wrigleyville -Guthrie's Tavern: Cozy board game bar in Wrigleyville -Hopleaf: Belgian-style pub and bar in Andersonville -Estereo Bar: Upbeat, open-wall Latin cocktail bar in Logan Square -Twisted Spoke: Biker pub with a fun vibe in West Town, known for their bloody mary's
My Favorite Chicago Restaurants
-Piece Pizza: Brewpub with thin crust-style pizza and craft beer in Wicker Park -The Pasta Bowl: Brandon & I frequent this restaurant in Lincoln Square for lots of indulgent pasta options -Chicago Diner: American-style vegetarian/vegan food that you wouldn't think was vegan in Logan Square or Boystown -Meli Cafe: The perfect brunch spot in Greek Town -Dimo's Pizza: Pizza by the slice open till 12am in Wicker Park -Handlebar: Another amazing vegetarian/vegan comfort food joint with a really fun vibe in Wicker Park -Hot Woks Cool Sushi: A variety of Asian cuisine in multiple locations throughout the city -Humboldt Haus: A neighborhood sandwich shop and bar in Humboldt Park -Bro Bagel: Bagel and bagel sandwich shop in Wicker Park -Spacca Nappoli Pizzeria: Authentic Italian pizza in Ravenswood -Pi-Hi Cafe: Neighborhood Mediterranean cafe in North Center