Kelsey & Jared
Things To Do
RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS
BLEUROOT: 98 W Main St #2015, West Dundee, IL 60118 Restaurant serving farm-to-table New American fare & cocktails in a stylish, brick-walled space. EMMETT'S BREWING CO: 128 W. Main St, West Dundee, IL 60118 Upscale microbrewery with house beers & creative American eats including steaks, seafood & pasta. WOODFIRE DUNDEE: 127 W Main St, West Dundee, IL 60118 A family-owned business dedicated to making high quality pizza and other traditional dishes using fresh ingredients that are locally sourced. THE HAMPTON SOCIAL: 100 W. Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010 Breezy hangout serving seafood and beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings. PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS: 1020 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123 A Chicago classic chain for hot dogs, burgers, Italian beef sandwiches & more. Trust us, it's a must.
DEEP DISH PIZZA
A classic Chicago debate - Lou Malnati's or Giordano's?! Lou Malnati's: 2279 Randall Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110 The Martin family favorite and what Jared claims the "best" deep-dish in Chicago. Lou Malnati's deep-dish is known for its delicious buttery & crispy crust. GIORDANO'S: 1556 Buttitta Dr, Streamwood, IL 60107 The Haas family's favorite and the pizza Kelsey grew up on. Giordano's is known for its "stuffed" deep-dish pizza which has a thicker, more flaky crust and plenty of cheese.
Grand Victoria Casino
Floating on the picturesque Fox River, the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin treats players to 700 slots, classic Vegas-style table games, and gaming promotions and giveaways you’ll love. Plus, award-winning restaurants mean there’s something special for casino and food lovers alike.
Walton Island Park
Walton Island, located just south of the Elgin Dam on the Fox River in downtown Elgin was created in the WPA program of the 1930's. The 4.5-acre parcel provides walking paths, fishing opportunities and a pavilion shelter to enjoy a picnic.
East Dundee Depot Market
The Depot Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The market supports local farmers, businesses & citizens with a family friendly market that brings people together to shop, socialize & strengthen the community.
Volo Museum
Located approximately 30 minutes from Carpentersville. $28 ticket entry. One of the country’s largest collection of rotating modern and classic collector cars, an antique mall with 300 vendors, and over 60 acres of the largest collections of the rarest, most fascinating and bizarre mechanical marvels, from boats, planes, and trains, to a military museum, Disney Galleries, and a 15,000 square foot animatronic dinosaur park.
Kayak Myak Rentals
Kayak rentals on the beautiful Fox River, 3 trips to choose from. Relax and enjoy yourself as you paddle down the Fox and become one with nature. *reservations required