Top 10 Things to Do This Winter

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From the archives: December 27, 2006

From hot chocolate and cozy fireplaces to skiing or ice-skating, discover Chicago's top 10 things to do before the spring thaw.

On this page:The Top 10, More Winter Favorites.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Galway Arms
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    2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    When snow wages terror on Chicago streets, there's no better place to be than inside this pub by the fire.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mccormick Tribune Ice Ring Inc
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    55 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602 (map)

    Free admission, cheap skate rental and a grand view of Michigan Avenue make this a fantastic date spot.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Medici
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    1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637 (map)

    Craving hot chocolate? From a cinnamon-y Mexican version to creamy cocoa with whipped cream, this is a favorite sipping spot.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Soupbox/Icebox
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    2943 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    There's nothing like a steaming bread bowl full of hot soup on a freezing winter day. Free tastes, too.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Villa Olivia Ski Area
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    Route 20 and Naperville Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103 (map)

    The best downhill skiing in the Chicago suburbs. Worth bragging about?

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Walker Bros Orig Pancake House
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    153 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 (map)

    No matter the weather, a line spills out the door at this Wilmette spot known for its warm baked apple pancakes.

  7. 7 Palm Court at the Drake Hotel
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    140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Grab the girls for afternoon tea and finger sandwiches at this posh Mag Mile hotel restaurant.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended O M On The Range Yoga Studio
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    3759 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

    You won't know it's 20 degrees outside inside this Ravenswood studio that specializes in hot Bikram yoga.

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Green Mill
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    4802 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)

    Cold nights call for cool jazz in one of the snug booths at this Uptown institution.

  10. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ruby Room
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    1743 W Division St # 45, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Get your chakras cleansed through crystal readings, do yoga and beautify with an arcona facial at this offbeat spa.

More Winter Favorites

  1. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Fireplace Inn
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    1448 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

  2. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cork & Kerry
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    10614 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 (map)