A Girl’s Guide to a Staycation in Chicago (Summer Edition)
Summertime is a great time to be in Chicago and it’s one of the best cities in the world, so why not plan a little staycation in your own city.

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Where to stay
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Raffaello Hotel http://chicagoraffaello.com
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Dana Hotel and Spa http://www.danahotelandspa.com
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Chicago Athletic Association http://www.chicagoathletichotel.com
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DoubleTree Mag Mile http://www.doubletreemagmile.com
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The Peninsula Hotel http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/default
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The Freehand https://freehandhotels.com/chicago
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DAY #1
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Morning
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Breakfast or brunch at Beatrix http://beatrixchicago.com/rivernorth
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Shopping on Michigan Avenue http://girlsguidechicago.com/a-girls-guide-to-a-day-on-michigan-ave
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Or enjoy the architecture boat tour https://www.wendellaboats.com/Boat-Tours/Chicago-River-Architecture-Tour
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Lunch/Afternoon
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Pierrot Gourmet http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/pierrot-gourmet-cafe
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Or True Food Kitchen http://www.truefoodkitchen.com/chicago
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Exploring, relaxing, and drinks on the Riverwalk https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/dine
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Evening
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Dinner in the Gold Coast (Lou Malnati’s, Tavern on Rush, Hugo Frog's)
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Andy's Jazz Club http://www.andysjazzclub.com
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DAY #2
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Morning
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Stan's Donuts http://www.stansdonutschicago.com
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Or The Hampton Social http://www.thehamptonsocial.com
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Museums (The Art Institute, The Shedd Aquarium, or Driehaus Museum)
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Lunch/Afternoon
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Freds at Barneys http://www.barneys.com/store/freds-chicago/R-store-903
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Pamper yourself with a spa service http://girlsguidechicago.com/a-girls-guide-to-pampering-yourself-in-chicago-on-a-budget
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Evening
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Free music or movie at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_brochure.html
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Before you go, head to Eataly to create a picnic https://www.checkli.com/checklists/ggc/a-girls-guide-on-how-to-have-parisian-inspired-picnic
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Head to the Girl\'s Guide Chicago blog for more info http://girlsguidechicago.com/a-girls-guide-to-a-staycation-in-chicago-summer-edition/