You're
Going to Love Chicago!
I have lived here in Chicago for many, many years and still manage
to find new and fabulous places to frequent. There are new restaurants, shops,
shows to see and places to go popping up all the time. I'm never at a loss of things
to do, and there are so many great places to bring my children at any given
time here in the windy city. When thinking of places and events I would
recommend to someone visiting us here in Chicago, I narrowed down my favorites
to this list that I wholeheartedly recommend. So what are we waiting for? Let's
get started...
1. Glenn's Diner
1. Glenn's Diner
Glenn's Diner boasts that they have the best food in the world.
After partaking in their fresh seafood catch of the day for the first time, I
was instantly a believer! While I personally enjoy the seafood, my children
love coming for their large cereal selection (an easy option for any picky
eater!). That's right...cereal! They have a full diner menu for you die hard
diner fanatics, but the cereal options are endless and so much fun! They have
over 25 different kinds of this basic breakfast treat, so you can enjoy a
different bowl every time you come.
2. Oak Street
Shoppers, get ready! The Oak
Street shopping neighborhood is a block full of fabulous shops, sure to
delight a wide variety of shoppers. You can pick up a new pair of Jimmy Choos,
a to die for dress at Kate Spade and then still have time to spend browsing at
Barneys. This is one of the premier shopping areas in the country, much less in
Chicago. Be sure to take in the architecture as you window shop; the shops
themselves have a great deal of history and artistry to offer.
3. Enjoy a Spa
The Dana Hotel and Spa is a place of serenity that never fails to
impress. I frequent their day spa every so often, and love that they offer
dining options ranging from fine dining to afternoon tea. Out of town visitors
will be hard pressed to find a place of lodging that offers more amenities or
with better guest relations. When I am looking for hotels in Chicago, I use the
site gogobot, because it
offers user reviews and comprehensive details of the amenities and the
areas the hotels are in. There is no shortage of things to do near the Dana: its
location near the Magnificent Mile is ideal and will allow you to shop, dine
and explore Chicago easily.
4. Broadway in Chicago
My love for a good musical has rubbed of on my children, which
makes me incredibly happy! As a family, we often frequent the Broadway in Chicago, and we have enjoyed
numerous plays and musicals at the five theaters they offer. Broadway in
Chicago allows us local residents and visitors to experience the best touring
plays as they stop in our lovely hometown to bring their talent and artistry to
the stage. Successful Broadway shows put out national tours to bring Broadway
caliber performances to the rest of the country. These national tours boast
incredibly talented casts and we have never been disappointed with a BIC show.
So there you have it:
the best of the best that Chicago has to offer! I'm sure you'll see that those
of us who call Chicago home are very proud of our hometown, and we love to show
it off and share it with out-of-towners!
It sounds great! I'm ready to go!
Toodles!
I've been to Chicago several times and it is a fun place to visit!! It is very diff from NYC but so much to do!
ReplyDeleteWe have to meet up!! Yes, Oak Street is fun, very expensive shops, go around the corner on Michigan Ave...more great affordable shops. Also try Millennium Park, tons of stuff to do there, Navy Pier, Water Tower Place (shopping and restaurants), and Second City Comedy Club.
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Jane
Oh I'd love to go to Wrigley Field as well...been through Chicago...but never stayed more than a few hours. Have a wonderful evening!
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