Eat ....
Topolobampo - the sleek sister of Frontera Grill, both owned by renowned chef Rick Bayless is frequently identified as the Obama's' favourite spot for elegant regional Mexican cuisine on a special evening out.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, they also like R.J. Grunts in Lincoln Park fora more casual bite.
Michelle Obama favours the inventive American cuisine at Sepia, a West Loop eatery built from an 1890 print shop, and Barack Obama pegs MacArthur's which serves fine soul food in a family atmosphere as one of his top Chicago picks.
Shop ....
An Obama family favourite for years is 57th Street Books in Hyde Park." The variety of titles, the programs for kids and the neighbourhood feel make it a wonderful place to take a walk to and browse around," Michelle Obama says in the Chicago Sun Times.
Some fashions worn by the stylish First Lady come from Ikram. Among the treasures in this 4000-square-foot Gold Coast boutique are sophisticated clothing, jewellery, shoes, bags, and gifts from American, European, and Japanese designers. Plus find a handpicked selection of vintage apparel and accessories.
Do ....
Chicago's spectacular lakefront is another long time favourite for the new first family."Back when they could blend into a crowd, the Obama's would take their girls to enjoy the lake breeze at Promontory Point" says the Chicago Sun-Times.
The Chicago Tribune says that one of Obama's haunts is the outdoor basketball courts at Hayes Drive and South Lake Shore Drive where Barack likes to shoot hoops often with his brother-in-law Craig Robinson, who is head basketball coach at Oregon State University.
Because this Southsider has declared himself a Chicago White Sox fan, you might catch sight of the President some game day at U.S. Cellular Field.
Stay ....
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Add on a Gray Line Tour which includes the Museum of Science and Industry, Soldier Field, Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum,University of Chicago, and more..
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