{"id":39189,"date":"2019-01-25T12:23:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T17:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=39189"},"modified":"2019-10-17T09:37:29","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T14:37:29","slug":"avoid-winter-willies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/avoid-winter-willies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid the Winter Willies"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was a slow startup, but winter is officially here. Which means, snuggling up at home is always the better, easier option. But that’s not always the happiest one. The winter can be some depressing times for individuals who need to get out of the house in order to feel sane.\u00a0So here’s your reminder to get out, and keep the winter willies from getting the best of you.<\/p>\n

Keeping you cozy with warm festivities, here’s are eleven must-dos to avoid the winter willies!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wine and Dine at These Heated Patios<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Stella
Photo Credit: Stella Barra Pizzeria<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eating out is always a good idea. Especially where there are heated patios<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sit by the Fireplace at Your Favorite Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Tortoise
Photo Credit: Tortoise Supper Club<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If some booze doesn’t\u00a0warm you up enough, these fireplaces<\/a> sure will.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sip on Hot Chocolate<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Mindy's
Photo Credit: Mindy’s Hot Chocolate Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And no, not those lousy hot chocolate packs at home. Get out the house and head here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Or Indulge in Hot Cider<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Petit
Photo Credit: Petit Margeaux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether you like your\u00a0hot cider<\/a>, kiddish or drowning in booze, we got you.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Go Skiing<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Moraine
Photo Credit: Moraine Hills State Park<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Check out which places to go\u00a0skiing\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dance the Cold Away<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Slippery
Photo Credit: Slippery Slope Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These bars and clubs have coats checks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Warm up at These Beer Events<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Naperville
Photo Credit: Naperville Ale Festival Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can always depend on beer<\/a> to bring people out of hibernation.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ice skate\u00a0at Millennium\u00a0Park<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Millennium
Photo Credit: Millennium Park<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Check out available\u00a0times here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Or at The Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Maggie
Photo Credit: Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Time and cost available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0a Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Adler
Photo Credit: Adler Planetarium Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In fact, we have some free museums days available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Slurp up Some Steamy Ramen<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Ramen
Photo Credit: Ramen Wasabi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the surest, most delicious way to warm your insides. Check out the best ramen spots here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It was a slow startup, but winter is officially here. Which means, snuggling up at home is always the better, easier option. But that’s not always the happiest…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2279,"featured_media":39205,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1553,6,755,26324],"tags":[5482,2186,8040,9301,2729,7104,333,4499,1822],"class_list":["post-39189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-bars","category-category-restaurants","category-category-things-to-do","category-category-winter-hub","tag-best-chicago-bars","tag-chicago-nightlife","tag-fireplaces","tag-heated-patios","tag-hot-chocolate","tag-hot-cider","tag-nightlife","tag-ramen-shops","tag-skiing"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Avoid the Winter Willies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It was a slow startup, but winter is officially here. 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