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Warm up with that special someone this winter.<\/h4>\n

The winter season in Chicago can be VERY cold and snowy but also very romantic. If you\u2019d like to take your date downtown, we have some great ideas for you both to enjoy. Get to know your date indoors or snuggle up outdoors with these ideas.<\/p>\n

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Go Ice Skating in Millennium Park<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Millennium Park Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Duh! If you live in Chicago and haven\u2019t gone ice skating in Millennium Park<\/a>, we suggest you check that off of your bucket list ASAP. Ice skating is the perfect winter date idea because you can only do it once a year outdoors! Plus, you get to listen to Christmas music and enjoy the beautiful Chicago scenery while you do it! And if your date doesn\u2019t know how to ice skate, it gives you a great excuse to hold their hand…<\/p>\n

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Get Festive at the Annual Chicago Christkindlmarket<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Christkindlmarket Chicago<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enjoy hot chocolate in boot\u2014and now, apparently, heart-shaped\u2014mugs for another year of Chicago’s biggest holiday market.\u00a0Shopping for European-made goods, watching all the lights, and joining in on the singing\u00a0makes for a perfect date night in Chicago.<\/p>\n

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Visit the Lincoln Park ZooLights<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Take your date to the Lincoln Park Zoo for an outstanding light display on select days through the end of the month! Hurry and visit now, though, before it closes for the season on January 6. Don’t let that spoil your plans, though. You can, of course, always just spend a day\u00a0at the regular zoo, free to the public all year round.<\/p>\n

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Ride the Ferris Wheel at Winter WonderFest<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Navy Pier Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Navy Pier is notorious for being a hotspot for couples, and since it gets all dressed up for the holiday season, there’s no better place to take your date than on\u00a0the indoor Ferris wheel among all of the festivities. Tickets are still available through the end of Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier for $26 per person.<\/p>\n

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Take an Enchanting Carriage Ride<\/h2>\n

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Make your date feel like Cinderella (or a prince) with a horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown!<\/p>\n

Chicago Horse & Carriage, LTD<\/strong><\/a>
\n806 North Michigan Avenue
\n312.988.9090<\/p>\n

Noble Horse Carriages<\/a><\/strong>
\n1410 North Orleans Street
\n312.266.7878<\/p>\n

Antique Coach & Carriage<\/a><\/strong>
\n1410 North Orleans Street
\n312.787.1349<\/p>\n

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See the Beautiful Buckingham Fountain<\/h2>\n

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\nNot only great for pictures, Buckingham Fountain is a famous Chicago landmark that you need to see! The fountain may not be flowing with water, but it will be decorated with holiday lights and d\u00e9cor fit for the holiday season.<\/p>\n

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Warm Up With Mulled Wine At These Chicago Events<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Jess Paro<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nothing says romance like wine, but why have an ordinary glass when you can get a little festive and try mulled wine this year? There are plenty of places around Chicago to get into the holiday spirit and taste this delicious concoction, like Christkindlmarket and The Gwen’s Curling Cabin experience.<\/p>\n

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5 Chicagoland Cross-Country Skiing Adventures To Try This Winter<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Ted Nelson<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A little\u00a0outdoor\u00a0activity is good for you this time of year. Gets your blood flowing, so you warm right up despite all this cold. If you and your partner are the active types, do some cross-country skiing this holiday season. Expect to see some beautiful views of nature and beyond\u00a0when you take any of these amazing Chicagoland trails.<\/p>\n

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The 5 Best Holiday Baking Classes To Take This December<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Are you a total foodie? Looking for something to satisfy your sugar cravings this holiday season? Take any one of these awesome baking classes around the city with your loved one for a unique date night gone right.<\/p>\n

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Where To Find The Best Christmas Decorations In Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Not a huge fan of the cold? Would you rather drive around and see some pretty Christmas lights without having to get out of your car? We’ve got all the hot spots in our handy-dandy list of the best Christmas decorations in and around Chicago.<\/p>\n

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Illumination: Tree Lights\u00a0Returns to the Morton Arboretum<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Up through January 1, Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle is a totally ideal date night with your loved one. Walk through a winter wonderland of flashing lights, chandeliers,\u00a0HYBYCOZO structures, and so much more. There are warming stations along the route, where you can cozy up and order drinks.<\/p>\n

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The Ultimate Guide To New Year\u2019s Eve In Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Start planning the best New Year’s Eve you’ve ever had with UrbanMatter’s promo code for a discounted weekend cocktail cruise: URBANMATTER<\/strong>. You and your boo are bound to have a wild night when you party at any of these restaurants, hotel extravaganzas, concerts, and more!<\/p>\n

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The Chicago Theatre: Complete Winter Lineup<\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: The Chicago Theatre<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get bae some fire tickets to Amy Schumer or Wanda Sykes for the holidays! There’s nothing like laughter to bring two people closer, and what better way to enjoy a date night out than at the iconic Chicago Theatre. Go all out this year and really impress your boo.<\/p>\n

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Chicago\u2019s Ultimate Holiday Guide<\/a><\/h2>\n

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