No Boring Weekends in Chicago | DIY Plates ➕ Shopping and Dining 🎨

Behold my Lincoln Park weekend package plan, covering all aspects of food, fun, and entertainment. Don't miss out—Lincoln Park is definitely a great spot for a weekend getaway! 🌟 1️⃣ Main Weekend Activity | Therapeutic DIY Hand-Painted Plates 🥏 - Store Name : Glazed Expressions - Address : 717 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 The highlight of this trip was painting plates! It's a fully immersive experience, perfect for dates or solo time. Upon arrival, you can choose from bowls, plates, mugs, or even small ornaments and then start designing! The staff patiently explains the paints, color matching, and techniques—it's very relaxing. I followed an online tutorial to paint a cute Pokémon, and my partner painted a jellycat smiley bowl. The whole process took about 3-4 hours. After finishing, you hand over your creation to the store for firing. You can pick it up in about a week, and the finished product is truly satisfying! 🎨 2️⃣ Coffee Recommendation | La Colombe ☕️ - Address : 858 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Many TikTok and Instagram influencers have visited this place, and there's always a short line. I ordered the Spring Limited Edition Strawberry Draft Latte🍓. The light strawberry aroma in the latte is very smooth, with moderate sweetness but a relatively weaker coffee flavor, making it perfect for those who love fruity lattes! Their oversized chocolate croissant is also amazing. The sunlit window seats are super cozy, perfect for a quick break. 🌞 3️⃣ Shopping Time | Lincoln Park for Creativity and Sanrio Paradise 🛍️ The shops in this area are worth exploring! The creative stationery stores offer fun bookmarks and puzzles. Lush really caught my attention, especially with their Sanrio collaborations—super cute! There are so many adorable bath bombs that I couldn't bear to use them. There are also independent clothing brands and gift shops, perfect for spending a leisurely afternoon. If you love collecting cute little items, you'll definitely get lost here! 😍 4️⃣ Dinner Wrap-Up | Ramen-San Lincoln Park 🍜 - Address : 1962 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 For dinner, we chose this highly-rated ramen place with a Google rating of 4.9—Ramen-San. The ramen has a bit of an American twist, but the rich broth and generous toppings make it a winner! I highly recommend their tonkotsu ramen. Although it's not traditional Japanese style, it's definitely satisfying and can be considered a Chicago-style comfort food! The yuzu soda is also a must-try—refreshingly sweet and tangy, perfect for cutting through the richness. 🍋 In short, Lincoln Park is the ultimate spot for a weekend escape. With a full lineup of dining, shopping, and fun activities, it's the perfect place to unwind and recharge. 😎 #ChicagoLife #ChicagoFoodie #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFun #ChicagoSurroundings #DIYPlates #HandmadeInChicago