Cuffing the Best Dates

Dec 12

Dec 12 Cuffing the Best Dates

It’s official—cuffing season is here. If you still don’t have a special someone to spend this winter with, don’t fear (neither do I!), it doesn’t need to be spent inside netflix and chilling. There are plenty of ways for you and bae to enjoy Chicago, even in the dead of winter. Here’s a roundup of the best winter dates in Chicago for you and that special someone.

River Domes at City Winery

This one is by far my favorite. Name a more romantic date than a heated water-side igloo. City Winery features some of the best tapas and wine in Chicago. Consider cutting transportation costs by taking the red line to State/Lake for this date, because it’s not cheap! Each guest will spend at least $85, with the restaurant’s $25 rental fee per person and $60 food-and-beverage minimum per guest.

Landmark Theatres

Some people are hesitant to see a movie on a first date, considering you aren’t able to converse much, but Landmark Theaters isn’t your regular cinema. Landmark shows only independent—“indie”—films. I have been once before, and I wasn’t disappointed. Idea: see a movie here first, then go out to eat or for dessert afterwards. I guarantee that the movie you all see will be a conversation starter after!

Ax Throwing

In the same building as Landmark Theatres is Bad Axe Throwing, which specializes in the art of ax throwing. Finals got you and your partner down? Take out your anger here and chuck some wood. And while I’m not sure how much I condone this, they also serve drinks. Please drink responsibly when throwing your ax.

Garfield Park Conservatory

The trees in Hyde Park may be bare, but nature is full of life at Garfield Park Conservatory year round. Tip: take a camera. I hear there are some one-of-a-kind photo ops here. Garfield Park is open during the daytime, but the fun doesn’t have to stop after. Make a pit stop at Inspirations Kitchen on W Lake St. You’ll not only get some delicious grub, but you’ll also be helping the community.

Sofar Sounds

This one has actually been at the top of my bucket list for a while now, and I’m still waiting for the right person to take. Check out Sofar Sounds. We all know it’s not nice to keep secrets from your loved ones, but the secrets from Sofar Sounds are actually fun. Sign up to attend a concert in a cozy venue to see an artist unknown until the day of the performance. Sofar is also BYOB, so grab a bottle of cab suav and hear something new!

Night at the Museum

Don’t worry, nothing comes alive in this museum except for the views of the beautiful skyline you’ll witness while wondering the halls of Adler Planetarium. Every third Thursday is Adler After Dark at the Adler Planetarium. Admission is only $19, so you won’t have to break the bank for this date night.

Get Lost Underground

And finally, I leave you with an “underground” activity of sorts. This one isn’t hush-hush, however, it’s literally underground. Consider checking out the Chicago Underground Pedway Tour. The Pedway is a little-known set of tunnels that connect nearly all of downtown Chicago. The Pedway is typically used by young urban professionals getting to and from their meetings downtown during the winter time. However, this after-hours tour will give you the lowdown on the history of the Pedway system. And there’s wine! So definitely check it out.

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