REVIEW - Visiting Chi City

If you ever visit Chi City, what are the main spots to hit? I have visited Chicago a total of 10 times and have stayed there for one to two months at a time, so I know some places to see. Starting off with restaurants, D’Amtos’s Bakery is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole city. They have amazing Italian pastries, my favorite being the apricot cookies. As well, they have sandwiches, including chicken parm, the one I always get, caesar wrap, caprese, and types of pasta. It is located in the west loop neighborhood and gets pretty busy during the week, so prepare to wait in a line! Although it is more of a touristy place, Amorino is the best place to get gelato on a hot summer day. Their gelato is very yummy, but their gelato macaroons are even better! I usually buy the pistachio flavor each time I go. After you’re done eating, head over to Millennium Park, as the park is located right next to Amorino. It is such a pretty park and includes gardens and places for little kids to play! The playground is huge and even at my age, I get pretty entertained. A quick 10 minute walk to Monroe Street leads you to the Art institution. It could take you three hours to a whole day just walking around the place, and it is truly beautiful. Lastly, there are beaches all along Lake Michigan that are worth walking too. The lake is one of my favorite parts of Chicago and it seems more like an ocean than anything else. If you ever were to go, would you visit any of these?