Revel in Windy City Romance

This playlist explores why the city of big shoulders is also the city of big hearts. Sure, Chicago boasts skyscrapers and sports action but for the romance-minded, the city can t be beat for intimate outings and extraordinary mood making. I ve listed classic Chicago romantic must-dos, guaranteed to light the fires of any couple.

Geja s tops the list of most romantic Chicago restaurants year after year. That s because nothing beats dimly lit, cozy booths, fondue and fine wine, topped with live flamenco music. Call weeks ahead for your reservations because tables fill quickly, especially around Valentine s Day.
A carriage ride through the glittering downtown streets at night is a Chicago ritual that thrills teens and seniors alike but the most romantic journey is through the stately mansions and luxury emporiums of the Gold Coast neighborhood. Sit behind a top hatted driver, snuggle under a blanket and gaze at some of the city s oldest and ... More >
A carriage ride through the glittering downtown streets at night is a Chicago ritual that thrills teens and seniors alike but the most romantic journey is through the stately mansions and luxury emporiums of the Gold Coast neighborhood. Sit behind a top hatted driver, snuggle under a blanket and gaze at some of the city s oldest and most beautiful architecture.
A carriage ride through the glittering downtown streets at night is a Chicago ritual that thrills teens and seniors alike but the most romantic journey is through the stately mansions and luxury emporiums of the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Chicago has blues. Chicago has gospel. But no genre is more romantic than live jazz and no place does it better than Joe Segal s legendary Jazz Showcase. Absorb sultry, acoustic jazz up close and personal in a smoke free environment. Come early for the 10:00 show, since admission is on a first come first serve basis and cash only. More
Chicago has blues. Chicago has gospel. But no genre is more romantic than live jazz and no place does it better than Joe Segal s legendary Jazz Showcase. Absorb sultry, acoustic jazz up close and personal in a smoke free environment. Come early for the 10:00 show, since admission is on a first come first serve basis and cash only.
The old world charm of the historic Whitehall Hotel will put you in a romantic mood quicker than any chain operation ever will. Take in the antique mahogany furniture, sparkling chandeliers and elegant marble floors and you ll never want to leave. The Whitehall even features a romantic getaway package that includes champagne, strawb... More >
The old world charm of the historic Whitehall Hotel will put you in a romantic mood quicker than any chain operation ever will. Take in the antique mahogany furniture, sparkling chandeliers and elegant marble floors and you ll never want to leave. The Whitehall even features a romantic getaway package that includes champagne, strawberries and roses.
That s because nothing beats dimly lit, cozy booths, fondue and fine wine, topped with live flamenco music.
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Rosalind Cummings
Rosalind Cummings
Scaling volcanoes, swimming with stingrays, capturing a sunset with words, translating the essence of a song. As a writer, traveler and arts critic, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates grabs these experiences and unveils them for readers. Whether it's a feature describing the luxury of Barbuda's pink sands or web copy explaining the processing of white tea, Rosalind focuses on the details that draw readers into a subject. As a seasoned writer with a solid journalism background in researching, reporting and writing, she creates features, reviews, profiles, biographies, press releases and brochure copy for a range of publications and clients. Her work has been published in a myriad of local, national, international and online outlets including MSN, Salon, Brides, Yoga Journal, Where, Hemispheres, Chicago Sun-Times, Rough Guide To Women Travel, allmusic.com, Mojo and Pathfinders Travel.
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