Hungry and Bored on Thanksgiving? Check this out!
We know that being away from family and friends on holidays can be somewhat depressing (or amazing!). We gotcha covered- hang on for a fun ride!
Food:
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Horizon Cafe- They’re open from 8a-7p. Four course dinner & breakfast specials! Easy to get to: Walk to Clark Street and take the #36 bus north bound. Get off at Grace and Horizon Cafe is just a few buildings north.
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Deleece- Open for Thanksgiving from 3Pm To 8Pm. They will be offering a limited version of their regular menu in addition to a four-course prix fix Thanksgiving feast for $35. Easy to get to: Take the #22 Clark bus north from Arlington and Clark. Exit at Irving Park and walk one block west to Southport.
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Kit Kat Lounge- 1/2 price dinner and drinks with a canned good donation! Open from 53op-2am. Easy to get to: Walk to Fullerton and Halsted and take the #8 Bus North to Broadway. Exit @ Waveland and the Kit Kat Lounge is just to your left on the corner.
Fun:
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Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, sponsored by McDonalds- Santa Claus, Ronald McDonald and a cast of thousands bring you the 77th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Click <here> for directions! Starts at 8am! Wake up early!
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Chicago Museums and the Zoo too- The following museums are open on Thanksgiving; come and enjoy while they’re UN-crowded:
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The Museum of Science & Industry- Open from 9:30am to 4:00pm
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Shedd Aquarium- Open from 9:00am-4:00pm
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Field Museum- Open from 9:00am-5:00pm
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Garfield Park Conservatory-Open from 9:00am-5:00pm
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Lincoln Park Conservatory-Open from 9:00am-5:00pm
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Lincoln Park Zoo-Open from 10:00-4:30pm
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See a movie, how about that new Harry Potter?!
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Century Mall Theatre- Just a few blocks north at Diversey and Clark
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Ice Skating anybody? Enjoy the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink @ Millennium Park- Open from10am-4pm
