Chicago is an amazing city and one that is near and dear to my heart. When David and I first met he was working and attending grad school in Chicago. We were long distance and spent many many weekends dating there. In fact, we even got engaged on the rooftop of his apartment on Lake Shore Drive!
Whenever we have the chance to go back, we love exploring the city and everything Chicago has to offer. It’s such a quick plane ride from NJ so it makes the perfect getaway, and Southwest usually has awesome deals from Newark to Midway.
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| Our view as we were landing at Midway |
We love staying at the Drake Hotel. It’s a gorgeous Hilton property and so rich in history. It’s also perfectly located on Michigan Avenue so it's a quick walk to everything we like to do while we're in town.
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| Our room-we had an executive suite on the 8th floor with great lake views! |
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| The beds here are always super comfy too! |
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| Not the largest bathroom, but big enough to get the job done. ;-) |
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| The gorgeous view from the executive lounge on the 10th floor |
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| Stunning flower arrangement in the lobby |
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| David surprised me with an exquisite arrangement from the hotel florist! |
I always check out the Red Door Spa when I’m in town and this time I had a hydrating manicure and I highly recommend it. The spa is exceptionally clean and I always receive the very best service. I also feel $28 is a bargain for a spa manicure and the polish always lasts a full week.
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| Essie "Birthday Girl" |
I also did a bit of window shopping as well. Michigan Avenue is an absolute paradise to me with all the best stores in one place. I love checking out Water Tower Place as well as the Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. FYI if you’re a hotel guest in the area you can show your room key at the Visitor Center at Bloomie’s for an extra percentage off during your stay!
And what’s a trip to Chicago with out some seriously good eats? No stay in Chi-Town would be complete for me without some deep dish pizza. Giordano’s is our favorite! They also sell frozen pies that are packaged for airplane travel so we like picking some up for an easy dinner at home.
We also try to make a stop at the Red Apple, an authentic Polish buffet that ranks in the top 5 buffets in the country. It’s not fussy but it’s immaculate and the service and food are always exceptional. Make sure to have a shot of vodka with your meal, it helps digestion!
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| The cleanest buffet you will ever see |
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| David enjoying the Red Apple! |
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| Have to start off with some chicken soup. |
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| Traditional Polish cuisine such as cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, and schnitzel |
We also enjoyed a fancy date night and had dinner at RL, Ralph Lauren’s restaurant. The decor is stunning and lush and very cozy. Luxe leather chairs, sterling silver vases with fresh flowers on every table, and lots of equestrian artwork on the walls. It’s upscale American food and everything we try there is always amazing.
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| We had such a cozy date night in the corner booth |
We had such a nice time and I’m already counting down to our next visit there!
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| Elevator selfie :) |
Do you love Chicago as much as I do? What’s your favorite thing to in town? Let me know down below, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day! :)
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