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Playing darts while hanging out with some friends, eating some bar food, and downing some drinks is truly a match made in heaven. At "Flight Club" in Downtown Chicago, you can enjoy darts in a bit of a more upbeat and trendy environment. It's an upscale place compared to other dark and dingy bars, but it doesn't break the bank. It was $40 an hour - I went here with some friends, but looking at the website it looks like they changed it to $12 per person, which is still a great price!

The Chicago Skyline is truly remarkable, and it is arguably at its best at night when the buildings light up. Because of this, grabbing food and drinks at night at a place that offers a stunning view is a magical experience. Here's a shortlist of places I have gone to with amazing views downtown.

Playing darts and having some bar food and drinks is truly a match made in heaven. What makes it even better is when the establishment is a bit more upbeat and trendy than most dingy dark bars that offer darts. This is certainly the case at "Flight Club" downtown Chicago. Flight Club is a bar with a great selection of beers, cocktails, bar food, and more. But of course, it wouldn't be one of my favorites without its sensational take on darts. There numerous booths with one dart board, so it is geared towards people coming with a group to hangout for a few hours. It's your typical dartboard, but with a synchronized TV screen keeping track of points, and allowing you to play a variety of different dart games. I could not recommend this place enough, it's a great activity to intertwine with a night of socializing, eating, and kicking back a few drinks.

Ping Pong is simply a great game - it doesn't require too much movement, it fits any skill level, and it's a ton of fun! Mix it with a really cool atmosphere, some drinks, food, a limitless supply of balls, and you are in for a great night! This is all found at "Ace Bounce", a ping pong hall/bar located in the Loop of downtown Chicago. It is located underground, and there are at least 7 different ping pong table available (including a private room). It's about $10/hour, and they also have a happy hour making it easy to grab a couple of drinks for pretty cheap. Follow me for more Chicago content!

The Chicago Skyline is truly remarkable, and it is arguably at its best at night when the buildings light. Because of this, grabbing food and drinks at night at a place that offers a stunning view is a magical experience. "LondonHouse" is one of the best places to do this with tables and a rooftop bar with an open view of the river and buildings. "Raised" offers a similar experience, located next to the Chicago River a few stories above the streets. Overlooking Lake Michigan, "Cindys" is a good shout also showcasing Millennium Park. Finally, the "Chicago Riverwalk" offers an up close and personal view of the Chicago River while gazing up in awe at the marvelous buildings illuminating and towering over you. Check out my other videos for more Chicago content!

Chicago's Loop (Downtown) area certainly has a lot to do and some amazing sights. However, this area also carries a reputation for being a ghost town at night and on the weekends (besides daytime tourism). That being said, there are PLENTY of great options for a night out, with a variety of great locations offering unique and fun experiences. The coming videos will cover some of my favorite things to do on a night-out in the Loop of Chicago!