Chicago Botanic Gardens
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440
We absolutely LOVE the Botanic Gardens, and it's not too far of a drive!
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
1275 Gilgare Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847) 367-6640
The preserve has three paved trails for hiking and biking with views of the lake.
28 Mile Distilling Company
28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040, (847) 748-8090
Gorgeous art deco cocktail lounge with a four season courtyard!
Deer Path Inn
255 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847) 234-2280
Great place to get a bite, drink, or have afternoon tea!
Lou Malnati's Lake Forest
840 South Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847) 735-1515
Feel like staying in and getting take out? We recommend trying Chicago's famous deep dish!
Lake Bluff Brewing Company
16 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, (224) 544-5179
Everyone loves a good brewery.
Egg Harbor Cafe
512 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847) 295-3449
Great breakfast and lunch food, their rainbow pancakes are top notch.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 443-3600
One of our favorite Chicago museums.
Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 922-9410
Another great museum - say hi to the dinosaurs for us!
Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 742-1168
A beautiful park that offers lots of free events - check out the website to see if there are any movies or concerts!
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 595-7437
A Chicago classic, with all sorts of activities.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614, (312) 742-2000
One of the last remaining free zoos!
The Violet Hour
1520 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, (773) 252-1500
One of our favorite bars to get a fancy cocktail.
Bongo Room
1470 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, (773) 489-0690
Their brunch never disappoints!
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, (773) 360-7386
Best donuts in the city!