While most people leave for spring break, these suggestions are for the people that stay in town and need ideas to make their staycation fun and not just pass the time!

For a City Day…

Puppy Sphere (puppy yoga in chicago) 

Puppy Sphere is a puppy yoga place in Lincoln Park. It is a fun way to spend time with cute puppies, making your spring break a little more heartwarming. On top of the puppies, it has a good yoga program which allows you to feel the benefits of that by getting a good stretch and workout. 

The Shedd Aquarium

The Shedd Aquarium in the city is always a great place to visit. With so many fun fish and aquatic animals to see in all the exhibits, you can never really get bored there. Over spring break on March 24 there is a free visit day to all Illinois residents.

Cindy’s

If you are looking for a good brunch or lunch place to dress up and enjoy Cindy’s in the city is a great place. With an amazing view as the restaurant looks over Millennium Park and the bean, it makes for a great atmosphere. On top of the view, it has great food, making it a fun trip for a morning or afternoon.

Pizza Portofino

Pizza Portofino has a fun atmosphere as it looks over the river, giving it a fun vibe. The food and energy of the restaurant is unique while still having a classic and good-tasting pizza. It is a great restaurant and not that fancy, making it a more chill place to visit.

For a Day In Town…

Dinx Social Club

Dinx Social club is a pickleball and golf simulator place that just opened up in Highland park this winter. It is a good place to go with friends and family to be more active, making it a good stop over your break.

The Painted Penguin

If you are looking for a more calm and lowkey activity that allows you to be more creative, The Painted Penguin is a great option. The Painted Penguin is a ceramics painting studio where you paint a premade ceramics piece that you select. It’s a fun and calming activity that you can do with friends, family, or just alone.

Le Colonial

If you want to dress up and have a fun dinner, Le Colonial in downtown Lake Forest is always a good option. The French-Vietnamese fusion cuisine is so good, and you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. 

Peanut Gallery

Peanut Gallery has classic food and an old-school vibe. For a lowkey lunch place or to swing by and grab ice cream, it is always a good option. It is everything you look for in a classic restaurant.