Things To Do

Adler Planetarium

Where Ben and Kara spend many date nights!

Cafe Yaya

One of Kara's favorite restaurants!

Chicago Cultural Center

Opened in 1897, The Chicago Cultural Center is known for its stunning tiffany glass dome. This is the location where Ben and Kara took their engagement photos!

Field Museum

Kara's favorite museum in Chicago!

Museum of Science and Industry

One of the largest science museums in the world! Also, the first museum Kara visited in Chicago and boyhood favorite of Ben's.

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

The museum is located in the last standing structure of the Hull-House, at the time the United States' most influential settlement house. The Hull-House was run and co-founded by Jane Addams and other early American social workers. The Hull-House Museum is located on the campus of Kara and Ben's alma mater and has free admission!

Jim's Original

Best Polish sausage in the city. Jim's was a staple of our time at UIC. Kara's order: 1 all beef polish with no mustard. yes grilled onions, yes peppers. Ben's order: 2 hot dogs. yes mustard. yes grilled onions. no peppers.

John Hancock Center

Completed in 1969, the John Hancock Center is one of Chicago's most recognizable buildings, second only to the Sears tower. Here you can enjoy 360 degree views of the city at their 360 observation deck on the 94th floor. It is actually mere blocks from the hotel and venue!

Kasama

Best Michelin starred restaurant with a $10 dollar breakfast sandwich. Kara's order: Hashbrown, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich + whatever pastry happens to be calling to me. The line WILL be crazy. Order online for pickup and take it to go.

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Beautiful indoor garden in Lincoln Park. Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Admission is free.

Lula Cafe

Farm to table, seasonal menu. Consistently great! (Peep the Lula Cafe Cookbook on our registry)

Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

Ben and Kara's first date spot!

Millennium Park

Chicago's most recognizable public park. Also, the location of The Bean.

National Museum of Mexican Art

Great free museum in Pilsen!

Navy Pier

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Kara highly recommends!

Ping Tom Memorial Park

A major park located in Chicago's Chinatown! We recommend exploring the surrounding area for incredible restaurants, shops, and landmarks!

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago's first National Historical Park. Encompasses the site of one of the United State's first company towns and the visitor center has a museum detailing Pullman's impact on American Labor History!

Sears Tower

Opened as the World's tallest building in 1973, currently the 3rd tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The Sears continues to be one of Chicago's most popular landmarks. It has an observation deck on the 103rd floor where you can get 360 degree views of the city.

Shedd Aquarium

Tzuco

Great for a date night!

United Center

Home of the Blackhawks. January is prime time to catch a game.

Wrigley Field

Home of the Chicago Cubs.