Chicago, Illinois

Last May, I traveled to Chicago to visit one of my closest friends. The Windy City is a place I absolutely love to visit. Its restaurants, outdoor spaces, museums, and walkability make it a place of history, education, romanticism, and inspiration. I always say, “Chicago has the offerings and pace of a bustling city with midwestern, more gentle, energy.”

Below is a short list of places I recommend in Chicago.

The recommendations below include only sites I’ve experienced myself during recent visits. See below for additional guides.

Recommended Eats

Cabra

Lonesome Rose

Monteverde

Tanta

Recommended Drinks

The Violet Hour

The Aviary

Recommended Views

Architecture Tour | The first photo in this series was taken from the water. These photos were, as well.

Recommended Museums & Sites

The Art Institute of Chicago | This photo, this photo, this photo, this photo, and this photo were taken here.

Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Tour | Photos from the Oak Park tour are shown in this series.

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

Helpful Guides

Goop | The Chicago Guide

Condé Nast Traveler | 21 Best Things to Do in Chicago

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