While I may be biased because I have lived here my whole life, I think there is no better place than Chicago during Christmas time. It seems like the whole city is teeming with Christmas spirit. There is always a fun activity to do or a fun place to go, especially during the holiday season. Because there are so many fun things to do in the city this time of year, I have listed some of my favorites.

1. ChristkindlMarkets

If you want a great hot chocolate, Christmas gifts, and cute pictures the ChristkindlMarket is the place for you. These cute markets scattered throughout Chicago are a great place to get into the holiday spirit.

2. Macy's Windows

These elaborately decorated windows at the Macy's department store are an entertaining way to get to your next destination. As soon as you see the trumpets lining the street, you know you are in the right place.

3. The Walnut Room

In the middle of Macy's, this restaurant is the perfect place for lunch during a day in the city. And if you don't want to wait for lunch, you can at least take a picture with the giant tree in the middle of the room.

4. Tea at the Drake

The perfect mother-daughter outing, especially during Christmastime. Tea at the Drake Hotel is the perfect bonding moment, and, of course, great for pictures.

5. Ice Skating at Millenium Park/Maggie Daley Park

The scenery of the skyline at Maggie Daily Park and the Bean at Millenium Park are hard to beat and ice skating is fun for everyone!

6. Shop the Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile is the perfect place for gift shopping or getting something to treat yourself. You also can't get lost because all the stores are on one street!

7. Lincoln Park Zoo Lights

My favorite thing to do during Christmastime is walk through the Zoo Lights. It never fails to put me in the Chirstmas spirit. Walking through the zoo with all of the lights lit up never gets old.