DH and I will be there over Fourth of July weekend for a friend's wedding and for a nice getaway.
We have Cubs tickets for Friday afternoon (Go Cubs go!), and we want to have dinner in Wrigleyville somewhere. Thoughts? I don't want to do a touristy place if they're all going to be packed on game day. (Though I'm guessing they all will be packed)
The next day, we're just going to wander downtown for shopping, exploring, etc. I've been to the museums/aquarium before (back in high school), and DH could care less about stuff like that. Any activities/restaurants/attractions we should check out?
Re: s/o Chicago: Some recs please?
Have you done the architecture tour yet? It's a boat down the river, and a must-do whenever we have people in from out of town. I always learn something new, and I've done it a million times. Plus, it's nice to just be on the river.
Also, if you are looking for a way too expensive but with the best view in the city kind of place for a drink, the terrace at Trump Hotel is unreal. This is showing the wrong way, those couches look out at the river and lake, and it's breathtaking:
Some great restaurants in the area:
Sable Kitchen
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Of course Uno's, and if you are heading into Lincoln Park, Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder is a can't miss.
Oh, and if you really have an afternoon free, the walking food tours are awesome. I did the one in Gold Coast/Lincoln Park w/ my mom, and it was great:
https://www.chicagofoodplanet.com/
The taste of Chicago is that weekend. It is really good.
I couldn't do a trip to Chicago without getting lunch at Portillos. I love their hotdogs and cheese fries.
I also love the museums. Field museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, and the Art Museum are all really cool places to visit.
I wouldn't wish the Taste on anyone. It's SO crowded it's insane.
Uno's for sure. It's delicious.
If you're wandering and shopping getting some pics by the Bean is fun but doesn't take that long.
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