One Block: Chicago's Lincoln Park

Courtesy Geja's Cafe

EAT

One of the most notable romantic spots in Chicago, if not the entire city, is Geja’s Café. Open since 1965, it holds the record for most engagements at one restaurant and is flanked by a delicious menu of fondue and fine wines.

� Geja’s Café 340 W. Armitage Ave.,773.281.9101, www.gejascafe.com � RJ Grunts 2056 N. Lincoln Park West, 773.929.5363, www.rjgruntschicago.com � Homeslice 938 W. Webster Ave., 312.789.4600, www.getsomehomie.com

SHOP

Lincoln Park is the capital of boutiques in Chicago, with goods for kids, pets, home and more. Art Effect is a popular spot carrying women’s clothing, jewelry, art, trendy necklaces and kitschy home goods that make great gifts too.

� Art Effect 934 W. Armitage Ave., 773.929.3600, www. shoparteffect.com � NewCity 1457 N. Halsted, 312.248.8569, www.experiencenewcity.com � Dave’s Records 2604 N. Clark St., 773.929.6325, www.davesrecordschicago.com

Courtesy The J. Parker

DRINK

Find drinks with a view at the J. Parker, the 13th-floor rooftop bar and restaurant that sits atop Hotel Lincoln. The year-round glass-enclosed space offers stunning views of Lincoln Park and offers drinks like Flanagan’s Frappe.

� The J. Parker 1816 N. Clark St., 312.254.4747, www.jparkerchicago.com � Delilah’s 2771 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.472.2771, www. delilahschicago.com � Red Lion Pub 2446 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.883.2422, www.redlionchicago.com

©Lincoln Park Zoo/Todd Rosenberg

PLAY

As its name might suggest, Lincoln Park is situated near a prominent area of greenery, but there are also places like Lincoln Park Zoo where you can play free year-round.

� Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N. Clark St., 312.742.2000, www.lpzoo.org � Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., 312.642.4600, www. chicagohistory.org � Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Canon Dr., 773.755.5100, www. naturemuseum.org