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Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Erin Carney and Brian Flatley
If you'll be in town before or after the wedding, there are tons of fun things to do in the city and surrounding suburbs. You can find any kind of activity you're looking for, but here are some of our top recommendations. On the map below, the pin closest to the center is The Rose Hotel. See "Getting Around Chicago" tab for advice on transit.

Chicago Architecture Tour

One of the most unexpected blasts we've had in the city. Shoreline is the company we've used before, but there are several if that one is already booked.

Lincoln Park Zoo

2400 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60634

Our local *FREE* (yes, really) downtown zoo. Great for adults and kids.

The Magnificent Mile

854-840 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Walk the famous shopping strip in downtown Chicago. While you're in the neighborhood, take a selfie at The Bean in the nearby Millennium Park. It's iconic!

Chinatown

2169-B. S. China Place, Chicago, IL 60616

Shop and eat in Chicago's most prominent East Asian neighborhood. Erin highly recommends getting dim sum here.

Shedd Aquarium

1200 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Our local aquarium. Great for adults and kids.

Field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Dr,, Chicago, IL 60605

Our local natural history museum. Great for kids and adults.

A Play or Musical

There are tons of plays, musicals and other shows in Chicago all the time. Follow this link to find some that are playing when you'll be in town.

Music Box Theatre

3733 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

Historic movie theater in the city. Great for watching classics and new movies alike!

Activate Games

1600 16th Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Super fun and active game center with lasers, puzzles and games. You'll be moving around a bunch, so great for adults and kids looking to burn off some energy!

The Green Mill

4802 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

A Chicago speakeasy bar with live jazz. Only adults 21 and older are allowed in.

Northwestern University

633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208

If you're looking for something free to do, you can walk around Erin's alma mater, Northwestern University, which has a large outdoor campus in Evanston, IL. Great for strolling along the lakeshore on a beautiful day!

The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5200 Pearl Street, Rosemont, IL 60018

Grab dinner at The Rose Hotel, where most of our out-of-town guests will be staying.