actually you should go to that little city an hour away from you. walk around the town, buy books, window shop, and over caffeinate at as many coffee shops as possible
Browse around Open Books in Logan Square for a while and then make your way down Milwaukee Ave to the Robey Hotel to check out their cafe/bar(s)! Sprout Home/Garden is a neat store nearby as well!
Salvage One is also a really cool place to wander around in and kill time.
