Enjoy a peaceful afternoon among greenhouses and tropical flowers Free entry to 4 different houses, children and anyone who enjoys being surrounded by natural beauty will enjoy this spot. Read more.
All that I could ever dream of in a greenhouse. Quiet, weird setting.
You'll be amazed at the variety of bird species if you take the time to sit quietly and watch. A beautiful area!
A wonderful, peaceful walk around the water. Great photo opportunities in the large structure.
Chicago's beautiful South Pond. A wonderful place for a stroll to see turtles, bluegill, herons, and ducks. It really bursts to life in the summer.
Perfect for a quiet stroll
It's very peaceful and serene.
Great zen spot right in heart of Lincoln Park. Steps from LP Zoo and 2 minutes from the lake. Take a few minutes and chill here on a rainy day. Love it.
Looking for a good time when going to the beach? Go here, but don't expect a quiet and relaxed day. It gets crowded. Head to Castaways to quench your thirst!
gives peace of mind! I need to come at night to relax
Definitely a fun beach to bring a big group of friends. Looking for a more peaceful spot? Head to your left at the end by Fullerton ave. Perfect space to read or meditate!
I saw a turtle!
Look for ducklings in the spring. The path by the pond is tranquil and relaxing, especially if you've been bumping elbows at the zoo or nature museum.
The best sushi ever! Must do spicy salmon salad, goma-ae, hirame ponzu for starter and go for crunchy maki, special Cali and shitake, also never missed sushi/sashimi those all fresh serving.
Crunchy Spicy Salmon is the best!
This place is a hidden gem with great (and reasonably priced) sushi! Try the Jackie, Spicy Tako and Salmon Skin rolls. Yum!
Great food, friendly service, no attitude, calm. Love it!
One of the best coffee shops in Chicago. If you're looking for some quiet to read or catch up with a friend, check out the upstairs area.
If you want a quiet chill place for a cup of tea, a sandwich and a book, Bourgeois Pig is your place. Big wood tables, jazz music playing and the largest loose leaf tea selection in Chicago. Read more.
Quiet frozen yogurt place with an ever changing yet awesome assortment of flavors!
20 different flavors! The cheesecake flavor is great, and under 100 calories per serving!
This location has a ton of flavors, more than Belmont or Chicago Ave. Walk in through the open window!
The buttermilk old fashion glazed donut is by far the best donut I have ever had. So sweet and cakey and tastes even better warmed up. There are many unique flavors to try such as carrot cake, lemon..
Very good. Not as sweet as other donuts, which lets the other flavors come forward. I usually go for raised donuts, but the cake donuts are very light and delicious.
Vegan gluten free donut was good but more like cake than a donut
I love this zoo. It's free, in the middle of the city, constantly being improved, and a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle.
Free zoo!! What else can you ask for. It's pretty quiet on a weekday.
Plenty to see, great scenery and pretty informative signs at the exhibits. Overall is a great experience.
Very impressive authentic Sichuan food. Spicy and tasty!
Very authentic. Expect dishes to be spicy. The garlic sliced pork is a bit on the saltier side, however still delicious. The fish and soft tofu dish is classic and a must!
hot and sour soup and new mwxican roll are great!
If I lived near here, I would come by and drink their water, eat their bread, and have a big bowl of butternut squash soup every day. Van Gogh cocktails on special occasions. It would be heaven!
Best. Water. Ever.
Their butternut squash soup has been consistently awesome for years.
Always make a reservation, this place is very popular, bc the food is soo amazing!!
Gruyère fondue gives way to seafood, aged beef tenderloin, vegetables, or all three, which you bubble in hot oil at the table. For a sexy finish, dip fruit into a pot of flaming chocolate. Read more.
Fine dining at its best! Amazing decor-check out the living wall with animal pictures framed. Service and staff-Excellent. Bar is engaging. Menu-Wow! Dry Aged Duck Breast-OMG. Reservations a must.
Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.
Possibly the best macarons I have had in the state of Illinois - reasonably priced and quite the variety to choose from every day.
A major draw is the pastel rainbow of French macarons ($1.50 each) available in flavors both classic (vanilla, hazelnut, pistachio) and daring (red velvet, PB & J, honey almond). Read more.
The cutest huge cupcakes! Love the millefeuille, the cream is so thick. Macarons are perf and one free on the first visit!
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA