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Date spots
Landmark Century Centre Cinema is one of Date spots.

1. Landmark Century Centre Cinema

8.1
2828 N Clark St (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · Lake View East · 75 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Along with a great selection of hard-to-find and independent films, the theatre's concessions counter is one of the best in the city, with vegan cookies and a popcorn seasoning bar on offer.

Lincoln Park Conservatory is one of Date spots.

2. Lincoln Park Conservatory

9.3
2391 N Stockton Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Garden · Lincoln Park · 58 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Chicago can feel pretty tropical, or at least humid, in summer, but if you want to check out some real tropical plant life, the Lincoln Park Conservatory offers a lush sanctuary from city life.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Date spots.

3. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.7
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With musicians and dancers performing in the galleries, artists getting bigger shows, and young curators infusing fresh programming ideas, the MCA is doing the most to attract a new audience: you.

The Matchbox is one of Date spots.

4. The Matchbox

8.7
770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · River West · 73 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Gin gimlets, extra sugar, please.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Date spots.

5. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This venerable art institution's architecture is just as artistic and beautiful as its exhibitions.

El Nuevo Mexicano is one of Date spots.

6. El Nuevo Mexicano

8.1
2914 N Clark St (at Oakdale St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 40 tips and reviews
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar is one of Date spots.

7. Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar

8.2
6120 N Broadway St (Glenlake), Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Restaurant · Edgewater · 45 tips and reviews
Melanthios Greek Char House is one of Date spots.

8. Melanthios Greek Char House

3116 N Broadway St (btwn W Barry Ave & W Briar Pl), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Lake View East · 19 tips and reviews
Fish Bar is one of Date spots.

9. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Balena is one of Date spots.

10. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews
Tango Sur is one of Date spots.

11. Tango Sur

8.7
3763 N Southport Ave (at Grace St.), Chicago, IL
Argentinian Restaurant · Lakeview · 129 tips and reviews
DOC Wine Bar is one of Date spots.

12. DOC Wine Bar

2602 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Park West · 33 tips and reviews
Bobtail Ice Cream Company is one of Date spots.

13. Bobtail Ice Cream Company

2951 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lake View East · 86 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Date spots.

14. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews