Favorite Things to Do
Giordano's: Chicago's Famous Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza
Allie's fav... let the deep dish battle begin!
Pequod's Pizza: Chicago's Best deep dish pizza
Tray's fav... let the deep dish battle begin!
The bean a.k.a. "cloud gate"
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s famous skyline and the surrounding green space. - The Bean is a work of public art in the heart of Chicago. The sculpture, which is officially titled Cloud Gate, is one of the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installations. The monumental work was unveiled in 2004.
The Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour
The NUMBER ONE... absolutely #1 attraction in the city (arguably the world). This tour is second only to Vatican in popularity, according to TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice awards. It's a MUST. *There are many options to enjoy this amazing experience. Some of our top recs are Wendella: Chicago's Original Architecture Tour and Shoreline Sightseeing.
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago's Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world. Recognized for its curatorial efforts and popularity among visitors, the museum hosts approximately 1.5 million people annually. - Home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe, the Art Institute of Chicago is located in the heart of the city—and is one of TripAdvisor’s Top US Attractions of 2022.
Chicago Architecture Center
Opened to the public in 2018, our riverfront location is in the heart of the city, where Michigan Avenue meets the Chicago River, featuring nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space filled with super-sized models—and views—of iconic skyscrapers.
Kingston Mines
Founded in 1968, Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago. Its two stages have been graced by the likes of Magic Slim, Koko Taylor, Sugar Blue, Billy Branch, Junior Wells, Mike Wheeler, Joanna Connor, and scores of other musical greats.
Wrigley Field
Our favorite neighborhood - and one that's particularly special to us. - Wrigley Field is a Major League Baseball stadium located in the Wrigleyville Neighborhood of Chicago's Northside. It is the home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two MLB franchises (The White Sox deserve some respect, too...IMO). It first opened in 1914 and has been the beloved home of the Chicago Cubs for more than a century. It's the second oldest MLB Stadium after Fenway Park - est. 1912 - (Home of the Boston Red Sox).
Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile boasts more than 450 retailers, including flagship experiences; major department stores; international designers and boutiques; innovative technology and timeless jewelry; home goods and travel necessities; and three vertical shopping centers, each with incentives and premier savings.
Fulton Market District and West Loop Neighborhood (mainly Randolph St.)
A GREAT day or night out is guaranteed in this neighborhood. There are so many AMAZING restaurants and bars in this area. Some of our favorites include: La Josie, The Darling, Trivoli Tavern, The Publican, Green Street Meats, Beatrix, Sienna Tavern, Monteverde, Federalies, Cabra... just to name a few.
Zanies Comedy Night Club
Decades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only. One of our favorite comedy spots!
Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill & Dueling Pianos
This is one of places where our journey together first started! Make sure you stretch before hitting the batting cages!
Millennium Park
Just put your walking shoes on and explore. It's the Midwest's version of NYC's Central Park. It's pretty dang impressive.Millennium Park is more than an attraction — it’s an expression of the Chicago experience. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is home to the iconic Cloud Gate statue (aka “The Bean”), interactive fountains, tranquil gardens, free events, public art, skating rinks, rock climbing, and plenty of green space. Come explore everything Millennium Park has to offer.