All of the places worth hitting if you're visiting chicago including places to stay, where to eat, and what to do!
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Restaurants/Cafés
Things to do
Neighborhoods/Shopping
Where we've stayed
Restaurants/Cafés
of course chicago has some of the best food in the US, but here are a few stops we've made recently.
the most stunning outdoor patio! Perfect if you’d like to bring your baby/toddler but still crave a quaint vibe
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden | Chicago, IL
Family friendly casual brewery with eats
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
cute little coffee bar tucked away in an alley. Perfect for an iced coffee on the go
Hero Coffee and Bagel Bar
Foxtrot is all over chicago! Its a great spot to grab a coffee and a snack on your way to wherever you're headed!
Foxtrot Market
Cutest little modern diner serving up tex-mex eats
Dove's Luncheonette
rooftop drinks?! the perfect vibe to start or end your night
Pandan
Elegant eatery serving inventive Vietnamese and French dishes in a serene setting.
Le Colonial Chicago
Things to do
with endless things to do in CHI, here are a few to get your started!
A must do with kids in Chicago! A vast aquarium with dolphins, whales and of course plenty of fish 😉
Shedd Aquarium
a FREE zoo that feels like it is straight out a movie with fair-type foods, carousel, and of course plenty of animals
Lincoln Park Zoo
one of the oldest baseball stadiums in the US, even if you've never been there is a level of nostalgia, fun for everyone, and the most passionate fans!
Wrigley Field
One of the most popular things to do in CHI and for good reason!
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
the only way to get the best view of the city!
Centennial Wheel
probably on your list, but if not you have to get photos of the bean!
Millennium Park
maybe not an activity with kids, but worth visiting if you're a fan of art!
The Art Institute of Chicago
a massive and beautiful natural history museum that will keep everyone entertained for hours!
Field Museum
Neighborhoods/Shopping
my fave neighborhoods to visit/stroll while in CHI
cutest little boutique perfect to grab a girly Chicago tee or sweater!
Alice & Wonder Boutique
Baby & kids boutique with the cutest Chicago gear, toys and seasonal outfits!
Mini Wonder
one of my favorite neighborhoods to stroll and just shop along!
Southport Corridor Chicago, Illinois
stayed here during our engagement and has the perfect feel of a big city. This area feels very new with trendy restauarants and hotels
River North - Chicago
another cute little family friendly neighborhood worth strolling along
Logan Square - Chicago
the perfect neighborhood for your inner hipster - from bookstore cafes to vintage shops!
Wicker Park / Bucktown - Chicago
If you're in CHI in the warmer months, it's worth it to take a stroll or a run along the lake! Sometimes I forget it's not the ocean
Lakeview - Chicago
Where we've stayed
Hotels we have loved staying in while visiting Chicago
Loved this hotel and it's cozy chic vibe. So much to walk to and right off of the train line
The Robey Chicago
perfect hotel for a bougie weekend away! We stayed here the weekend we got engaged and everything from the pool views to the bars and restarants were so fun
Hoxton Chicago
First time we stayed in a hotel with a toddler and this hotel made it. breeze! They provided a pack n play and set up a babysitter for us.
Viceroy Chicago Hotel | Luxury Hotel in Downtown Chicago
