Enjoy a dip in Lake Michigan or a walk on the Lakefront Trail. The tunnel to cross under Lakeshore Drive is a block south from the W Chicago. We love to grab bagels from Gotham Bagels and eat them along the lakeshore.
Gaze up at Chicago’s most iconic architecture on an architecture boat cruise, like the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise. If you're staying at the W, you can contact the concierge, Lois (lois.motroni@whotels.com), to get tickets booked!
We try to visit the Shedd Aquarium once a year for Jazzin' at the Shedd each summer. Highly recommend stopping by to see the beluga whales, wave at the penguins, or pet a stingray.
Admission to the Lincoln Park Zoo is free and a fun activity to do on a Saturday or Sunday morning!
The Cubs are away on our wedding weekend, but the Friendly Confines are still a Chicago landmark to visit!
The White Sox are hosting the Giants on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday if you'd like to catch a baseball game while you're in town!
We love to grab dinner along the river at Pizzeria Portofino. Connor always gets the Cacio e Pepe pasta and Lauren always orders a spritz!
We went here on our first dinner date in Chicago, and have been back many times. Highly recommend for good Italian food!
We went to the River North Hampton Social for dinner on the night when Connor officially asked Lauren to be his girlfriend on June 28, 2022! We will have the same dating and wedding anniversary date.
We went here for dinner on the night Connor proposed to Lauren on March 23, 2024!