Plan the Best Date Ever

Updated: October 25, 2004

Make your sweetheart swoon with these fun, romantic, special-occasion ideas.

On this page:Florists, Attractions, Restaurants and Bars.

Florists

  1. 1 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Ixia Flowers
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    1630 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 (map)

    Set the tone with swank style: Spring for a modern and innovative bunch of chicly arranged blossoms.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mudd Fleur
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    66 E Walton St 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    An elegant spray of stunning blooms will ensure your date will come up roses.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cattails
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    1935 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Dahlias, delphiniums and daisies galore: Impress your date with a decadent bouquet of favorite flowers.

Attractions

  1. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Museum of Contemporary Art
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    220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Indulge your dates artistic side at the city's seat of culture then steal a kiss against a stunning view of twinkling, downtown lights.

  2. 5 2 Star Rating: Below Average J.C. Cutters Horse Drawn Carriages
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    Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Snuggle in with a bottle of bubbly and let a horse-drawn carriage guide you around Lincoln Park or Buckingham Fountain.

  3. 6 3 Star Rating: Average Tiffani Kim Institute
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    310 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Treat yourself and your date to a "Lover's Spa Day" complete with dual massages and aromatherapy manicure treatments.

  4. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Millennium Park
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    55 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Enjoy a quiet moment together, ice skating in the winter or leisurely exploring the four-season Lurie Garden.

  5. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chicago Botanic Garden
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    1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022 (map)

    Take your honeys hand, wander the idyllic setting and let the sights and smells overwhelm your senses.

  6. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Drake Hotel
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    140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Sweep your honey away to a delicious getaway in the city at this opulent Mag Mile hotel.

Restaurants and Bars

  1. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Geja's Caf???
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    340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Share some meltingly delish fondue with your sweetie and get lost in the sexy sounds of live flamenco music.

  2. 11 3 Star Rating: Average Japonais
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    600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Sharing artfully presented Asian nibbles sets a seductive tone here, the sexiest sushi restaurant in town.

  3. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Vivo
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    838 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

    Low lights and Italian delights will get you and your date in the mood at this hip Randolph Street address.

  4. 13 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Why Lounge
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    224 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Join your honey on the coveted lounge up front to take in the scene at this opulent den of extravagance and style.

  5. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average NoMI
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    800 N Michigan Ave (Park Hyatt Hotel), Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Dazzling Mag Mile views and luscious French fare will make your sweetie's eyes sparkle with anticipation.

  6. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Signature Room at the 95th
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    875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    The spectacular 96th-floor vistas and potent cocktails will put you and your date on top of the world.

  7. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Green Zebra
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    1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Is your sweetheart a veggie? Exchange sweet nothings over small plates at this white-hot meat-less mecca.