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Fun Winter Activities To Do In Chicago

It’s no secret, Chicago is a cold, cold city in the winter. They don't call it the Windy City for nothing! But as a local, we learn to endure the harsh winters and even look forward to what the cold weather brings. Just like the summer, there are ton… Read more

10 Unique Sights to Visit in Wicker Park

When coming to Chicago and deciding to visit Wicker Park, there are plenty of options when wanting to wine and dine locally near the Inn. In Wicker Park,  there are plenty of shops, bars, tasty eats, delicacies, vintage goods, indie bookstores, … Read more

Fall Fun in Chicago

Summer may be winding down, but there’s no shortage of things to do this September in Chicago. And what better way to kick off Fall than with the long Labor Day weekend ahead. Check out the Labor Day guide and find things to do this fall in Chic… Read more
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Visiting Chicago This Summer?

 Here’s what you should pack…   It’s hard to beat #SummerTimeChi but it goes without saying, we’re still a windy city even in the summer. Our summers can see heights of 80s but we also have spots of cool winds, rain, and at night, it can ge… Read more

Dog Friendly Spots in Wicker Park

Sometimes we write about family-friendly spots around the Inn, other times we write about the best date night ideas, or the perfect staycay itinerary with you and your gal pals. But we realized we were missing some of humans very closest companions i… Read more

5 Ways To Be More Sustainable This Holiday

We know holidays will  be a little different this year but that doesn’t mean your celebratory spirit has to wither in reality’s wake. More important to us this year is minimizing our consumption and making more conscious choices in our spending … Read more

Top 3 Yoga Studios in Wicker Park

Where to downward dog with some of Chicago’s hippest yogis. Chicago’s Wicker Park offers some of the very best of the city. From restaurants and bars to shopping and fitness facilities. Over the last three years, Wicker Park has seen an increase in f… Read more

Wicker Park Restaurants with Heated Patio

  Now that Chicago has entered Phase 4, indoor dining is available again. There are great restaurants in Wicker Park that need our support now more than ever. Not sure about dining indoors just yet?  Outdoor dining is still a great opt… Read more

Mexican Conchas from Tartine Bakery!

Earlier this year, I hosted my niece for Spring Break.  She was here just as the pandemic hit and the world froze.  The way we dealt with the stress and uncertainty of life was by baking. Something about following a recipe with the end resu… Read more

Top Podcasts To Listen To Right Now

It may be tricky to get some alone time these days. Most of us got peaceful solitude on what would have been a normal commute to the office, workout at the gym, or quiet morning at a cafe. These peaceful moments are important.  I recently disco… Read more