A few weeks ago, I had one of the best weekends of the summer in Chicago. Although this post is a tad delayed, I still wanted to tell everyone about my weekend – and most importantly show you the photos!
Thursday
We arrived Thursday morning, and immediately headed out to shop. Following a big day shopping, we got ready for dinner and our evening out.
Cheers!!!
We were so lucky to have our friend Brad as tour guide and Director of Fun. Brad runs a travel website called AbsoluteVisit. I urge you to check it out, the places he has been and things he has done are truly amazing!
Thursday evening we had dinner and Mia Francesca (amazing!!!) and then went to Second City Comedy Club. I can’t remember the last time I had laughed that hard!
Laughing at Second City
Thanks for the perfect weekend, Brad!!!
Friday
Friday was “active day”, and Brad basically planned for us to do a triathlon (yay! My first one!)
First we walked through Lincoln Park,
Seriously, I cannot get enough of this city.
Ahhhhh’ing at the Botanical Garden
RAWR!
Then we biked along lake Michigan,
Biking is not a strong skill for me.
“Love and marriage, love and marriage”
Admiring the bean.
And lastly we kayaked down the Chicago River!
This was an incredible experience.
The day was perfect, followed by a night out on the town!
The best $22 cocktail I have ever had.
Drinks at the Trump Tower (check out that view!)
Rose at Pops for Champagne!
Saturday
Saturday morning we got up and had breakfast at Toast. I tried a very interesting dish, called the “Pancake Orgy”. Although the name was weird, the meal was incredible. Just thinking about the photo makes me hungry.
This breakfast did not disappoint.
The best surprise a girl could get on vacation 😉
Poppin’ Bottles
After a day out in the city, we went to dinner at MK. MK has become one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I urge you to go there – it is SO yummy!
Striking a pose!
Sunday
Sunday morning we got up and had Brunch at our friend Eric and Melissa’s home. They were so kind to host our group, and nothing hit the spot more than homemade Eggs Benedict (can you tell I really like to eat??).
Twinkies!
Before heading out of the city Sunday evening, we had a little pizza party on Brad’s rooftop. The view was amazing, and so peaceful. I love the way you can escape the city in Chicago, without having to travel far.
My favorite pizza in one of my favorite cities.
Overall, our weekend in Chicago was fantastic. We ate, we drank, we shopped, we exercised, and most importantly – we laughed. A lot.
xoxo,
Ali
Looks like an incredible weekend. How do I meet this Brad guy 🙂
how much do you just love chicago!? i’m a kc girl who now lives in milwaukee and i go to chi every single chance i get! running the lake front is so great! and girl, love that jcrew necklace! looks amazing with the blue dress.
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