Verdict
Destinations

Chicago for couples

The romantic and the special, ranked for two.

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  1. 1.Art Institute of ChicagoAs a couple, Art Institute of Chicago works.
  2. 2.Chicago Architecture River CruiseAs a couple, Chicago Architecture River Cruise works.
  3. 3.Pilsen Murals & 18th StreetAs a couple, Pilsen Murals & 18th Street works.
  4. 4.AlineaAs a couple, Alinea works.
  5. 5.Girl & the GoatAs a couple, Girl & the Goat works.
  6. 6.Chicago Architecture Walking TourAs a couple, Chicago Architecture Walking Tour works.
  7. 7.Starved Rock State Park (day-trip)As a couple, Starved Rock State Park (day-trip) works.
  8. 8.MonteverdeAs a couple, Monteverde works.
  9. 9.Lakefront TrailAs a couple, Lakefront Trail works.
  10. 10.Green Mill Jazz ClubAs a couple, Green Mill Jazz Club works.
  11. 11.Logan SquareAs a couple, Logan Square works.
  12. 12.The Peninsula ChicagoAs a couple, The Peninsula Chicago works.
  13. 13.The Langham, ChicagoAs a couple, The Langham, Chicago works.
  14. 14.Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean)As a couple, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean) works.
  15. 15.Garfield Park ConservatoryAs a couple, Garfield Park Conservatory works.
  16. 16.Wicker Park / BucktownAs a couple, Wicker Park / Bucktown works.
  17. 17.ChinatownAs a couple, Chinatown works.
  18. 18.Museum CampusAs a couple, Museum Campus works.
  19. 19.Jackson Park & Garden of the PhoenixAs a couple, Jackson Park & Garden of the Phoenix works.
  20. 20.Four Seasons Hotel ChicagoAs a couple, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago works.
  21. 21.Chicago Athletic Association HotelAs a couple, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel works.
  22. 22.Field MuseumAs a couple, Field Museum works.
  23. 23.Museum of Contemporary ArtAs a couple, Museum of Contemporary Art works.
  24. 24.360 Chicago (Hancock)As a couple, 360 Chicago (Hancock) works.
  25. 25.Willis Tower SkydeckAs a couple, Willis Tower Skydeck works.
  26. 26.Au ChevalAs a couple, Au Cheval works.
  27. 27.The PublicanAs a couple, The Publican works.
  28. 28.Chicago Cultural CenterAs a couple, Chicago Cultural Center works.
  29. 29.Pequod's PizzaAs a couple, Pequod's Pizza works.
  30. 30.Old TownAs a couple, Old Town works.
  31. 31.Adler PlanetariumAs a couple, Adler Planetarium works.
  32. 32.Indiana Dunes (day-trip)As a couple, Indiana Dunes (day-trip) works.
  33. 33.Hyde ParkAs a couple, Hyde Park works.
  34. 34.The Loop & the 'L'As a couple, The Loop & the 'L' works.
  35. 35.Milwaukee (day-trip)As a couple, Milwaukee (day-trip) works.
  36. 36.Lou Malnati's PizzeriaAs a couple, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria works.
  37. 37.Deep-Dish Pizza CrawlAs a couple, Deep-Dish Pizza Crawl works.
  38. 38.The RobeyAs a couple, The Robey works.
  39. 39.The Second CityAs a couple, The Second City works.
  40. 40.Chicago RiverwalkAs a couple, Chicago Riverwalk works.
  41. 41.Lincoln ParkAs a couple, Lincoln Park works.
  42. 42.North Avenue BeachAs a couple, North Avenue Beach works.
  43. 43.Ace Hotel ChicagoAs a couple, Ace Hotel Chicago works.
  44. 44.The Purple PigAs a couple, The Purple Pig works.
  45. 45.Wrigley Field TourAs a couple, Wrigley Field Tour works.
  46. 46.The Walnut RoomAs a couple, The Walnut Room works.
  47. 47.The Hoxton, ChicagoAs a couple, The Hoxton, Chicago works.
  48. 48.Lincoln Park ZooAs a couple, Lincoln Park Zoo works.
  49. 49.ChristkindlmarketAs a couple, Christkindlmarket works.
  50. 50.Grant ParkAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  51. 51.Buckingham FountainAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  52. 52.Tilt at 360 ChicagoAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  53. 53.The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)As a couple, it depends on the day.
  54. 54.Magnificent MileAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  55. 55.Navy PierAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  56. 56.Shedd AquariumAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  57. 57.WrigleyvilleAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  58. 58.Smoque BBQAs a couple, it depends on the day.
  59. 59.Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon (winter)As a couple, it depends on the day.

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