{"id":8608,"date":"2025-10-21T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/?p=8608"},"modified":"2025-10-17T04:48:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T08:48:01","slug":"top-places-to-visit-for-a-relaxing-chicago-getaway-city-and-nature-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/top-places-to-visit-for-a-relaxing-chicago-getaway-city-and-nature-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"Top places to visit for a relaxing Chicago getaway: city and nature escape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Chicago, often known as the <strong>\u201cWindy City,\u201d<\/strong> is more than just skyscrapers, deep-dish pizza, and jazz clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> Beneath its bustling urban energy lies a peaceful side filled with lakeside views, scenic parks, and hidden corners where relaxation takes center stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re seeking a tranquil <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/travel-and-stay\/c\/2429900\">escape<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/romantic-getaway\/c\/2484261\">romantic weekend<\/a>, or a balance between city exploration and nature, Chicago offers the perfect blend of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here\u2019s your <strong>local travel guide<\/strong> to the most relaxing places to visit in Chicago \u2014 where culture meets calm and every experience feels like a mini vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Chicago\u2019s city charms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-getaway-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"chicago\" class=\"wp-image-8611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-getaway-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-getaway-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-getaway-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-getaway.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Start your getaway in <strong>Downtown Chicago<\/strong>, where architecture, art, and serenity coexist beautifully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Take a morning stroll along <strong>Michigan Avenue\u2019s Magnificent Mile<\/strong>, a stretch of shops and historic landmarks framed by tree-lined sidewalks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Nearby, <strong>Millennium Park<\/strong> offers an oasis in the middle of the city \u2014 home to the iconic <strong>Cloud Gate<\/strong> (better known as \u201cThe Bean\u201d), lush gardens, and open spaces ideal for relaxation or a yoga session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Don\u2019t miss a quiet moment at the <strong>Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong>, a hidden gem with intricate mosaics and the world\u2019s largest Tiffany glass dome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It\u2019s one of the best free attractions in the city and offers a peaceful retreat from the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For panoramic views, head to the <strong>Chicago Riverwalk<\/strong>, where cafes and art installations line the water. Enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the boats drift by \u2014 it\u2019s city tranquility at its finest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6102 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway category-valentines-day\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-lovers-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-lovers-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-lovers-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/getaway-for-lovers\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"199.00\" data-productid=\"BPBL01\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Getaway for lovers\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8608\">Escape to paradise with your special someone and create unforgettable memories in luxury hotels nationwide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/ultimate-guide-to-washington-dc-unmissable-sights-and-insider-experiences\/\" style=\"background-color:#f71a83\"><strong>Ultimate guide to Washington DC: unmissable sights and insider experiences<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reconnect with nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-river-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"chicago river\" class=\"wp-image-8612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-river-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-river-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-river-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/chicago-river.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you\u2019re craving a dose of fresh air, Chicago delivers with stunning green spaces and lakeside escapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <strong>Chicago Botanic Garden<\/strong>, located just north of the city in Glencoe, spans over <strong>385 acres<\/strong> of gardens, lagoons, and woodlands. It\u2019s the perfect day trip for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Closer to downtown, <strong>Lincoln Park<\/strong> stretches along the lakefront, offering walking trails, a free zoo, and peaceful picnic spots with skyline views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <strong>North Avenue Beach<\/strong> and <strong>Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary<\/strong> are ideal for those who want to unwind by the water or simply watch the waves of <strong>Lake Michigan<\/strong> roll in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For something truly serene, take a boat tour or rent a kayak along the <strong>Chicago River<\/strong>, offering a unique way to see the city\u2019s architecture while staying active in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-463 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sport-adventure tag-outdoor\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/cityscape-adventure-best-of-both-worlds-5k-fun-run-in-chicago-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/cityscape-adventure-best-of-both-worlds-5k-fun-run-in-chicago-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/cityscape-adventure-best-of-both-worlds-5k-fun-run-in-chicago-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/best-of-both-worlds-chicago-5k-fun-run-for-6-people-AYHG71\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"299.00\" data-productid=\"MX2A01\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Cityscape Adventure: Best of Both Worlds 5K Fun Run in Chicago\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8608\">Discover Chicago&#039;s hidden gems on this unforgettable 5K adventure with five friends<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/san-francisco-bucket-list-unforgettable-things-to-do-in-the-city-by-the-bay\/\" style=\"background-color:#f71a83\"><strong>San Francisco\u00a0bucket list:\u00a0unforgettable\u00a0things to do\u00a0in the city by\u00a0the Bay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Indulge in wellness and relaxation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/spa-couple-massage.png\" alt=\"spa\" class=\"wp-image-7392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/spa-couple-massage.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/spa-couple-massage-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/spa-couple-massage-768x548.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">No relaxing getaway is complete without a little pampering. Chicago boasts some of the best <strong>spa and wellness experiences<\/strong> in the Midwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> Spend a few hours at a luxury spa downtown, where you can enjoy massages, facials, or aromatherapy treatments with views of the skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you prefer something active yet calming, join a <strong>sunrise yoga session<\/strong> at <strong>Promontory Point<\/strong> or <strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, where the city meets the lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Or, for a more unique experience, visit one of Chicago\u2019s <strong>float therapy centers<\/strong>, designed to help you completely disconnect and recharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6618 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway category-valentines-day\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure 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data-productprice=\"349.00\" data-productid=\"BA5N01\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Spa Getaway for 2\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8608\">Escape to paradise with a luxurious spa retreat for two at premier hotels nationwide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/nyc-wellness-guide-must-try-yoga-spa-massages-and-more\/\" style=\"background-color:#f71a83\"><strong>NYC wellness guide: must-try yoga, spa, massages, and more!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Savor Chicago\u2019s culinary delights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/food-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"food\" class=\"wp-image-7069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/food-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/food-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/food-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/food.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Chicago\u2019s dining scene is as diverse as its skyline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Start your day at a cozy caf\u00e9 in <strong>Wicker Park<\/strong> or <strong>Andersonville<\/strong>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> known for their artisanal coffee and relaxed ambiance. For dinner, enjoy a lakeside meal in the <strong>Navy Pier<\/strong> area or a candlelit dinner in the <strong>West Loop<\/strong>, one of Chicago\u2019s top culinary districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Of course, no trip is complete without sampling <strong>Chicago-style deep-dish pizza<\/strong>, a must-try comfort food that perfectly complements a relaxing evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> Pair it with a glass of local craft beer or a cocktail from one of the city\u2019s rooftop lounges for a quintessential Chicago experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-8027 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food-drink\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/08\/your-favorite-restaurant.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"your-favorite-restaurant\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/08\/your-favorite-restaurant.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/08\/your-favorite-restaurant-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/your-favorite-restaurants?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=box\" target=\"_blank\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Your Favorite Restaurants\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8608\">Your Favorite Restaurants<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size 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class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Boutique hotels in <strong>Gold Coast<\/strong> and <strong>River North<\/strong> offer spa services and stunning views of Lake Michigan, while <strong>Lincoln Park<\/strong> offers charming B&amp;Bs near green spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4269 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway tag-aperitif tag-aquatic tag-beauty 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/getaway-for-2\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"199.00\" data-productid=\"BTX501\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Getaway for 2\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8608\">Escape the ordinary with a luxurious hotel stay for two at over 52,000 destinations nationwide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex 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