Chicago: Perfect Weekend Getaway for Couples
When planning a trip to Chicago you will first want to plan your lodging. Fortunately, this is never a problem in the Windy City. Lodging is available for couples on a budget, or couples that want to go all out.
Before making a decision on lodging, you will want to first consider what part of Chicago you want to stay in. You can lodge by Midway or O’Hare airport, or delve a little bit deeper into the city. Regardless of what you choose, you will have a variety of options.
For couples who are on a budget the best hotels in the city include plenty of old time favorites including a Ramada Inn, a Sheraton, two Courtyards by Marriot, and three Best Westerns. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
If you want to live the extravagant life you will want to book a room at one of the many high class hotels in the area. Top choices include the Hilton, the Omni, and the Wyndham.
After you have checked into your hotel, you will probably be ready to eat. And again, Chicago has you covered on this front. If you are in the mood for a high class dining experience you will not want to pass up Charlie Trotter’s. They offer a top notch menu, accompanied by an extensive champagne and wine list. Year in and year out Charlie Trotter’s is named one of the best restaurants in the world!
If you are not quite in the mood to get dressed up and frequent a high class restaurant, there are many casual hangouts that you can check out. One of the favorites among tourists is Lloyd’s, which is located at One South Wacker Drive. The interior of this restaurant was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, and makes for a wonderful atmosphere. The menu keeps up with the environment by offering reasonably priced meals, served by one of the top wait staffs in the city.
While in Chicago for the weekend, you will have hundreds of options available to you in the form of sites and attractions; but unfortunately you will not be able to visit them all. But while you are there, you will want to make sure that you save time for the cream of the crop.
The downtown museum campus is perfect for any couple that is interested in arts and science. This area features six of the best museums in the country: The Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Science, and the Art Institute of Chicago. If you play your cards right, you will be able to visit a couple (or hopefully all) of these museums a day.
For the adventurous couples, Six Flags Great America amusement park is a great option. If you are visiting during baseball season, make sure that you get your tickets in advance to watch the Cubs at historic Wrigley Field.
Chicago is a great destination for any couple that wants to take a weekend trip. Regardless of your budget or personal interests, Chicago will be able to accommodate your every need.
