Gillian & Kyle
Things To Do
Field Museum
One of Chicago's many world-class museum, here you can find dozens of dinosaur skeletons, see ancient Egyptian mummies and thousands of life-like taxidermy dioramas of animals from all over the world.
Shedd Aquarium
Walking distance from the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium holds 5 million gallons of water with over 32,000 animals in what is the 3rd largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere.
The Art Institute of Chicago
One of the premier art museums in the world, here you will find world-famous works of art such as "American Gothic", "Nighthawks", and "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte". Not only is the latter the painting that mesmerized Cameron in"Ferris Bueller's Day Off", it's here where Kyle and Gill became engaged on 04/01/2022.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Located on the heart of Mag Mile, explore the 5 stories of what is the world's largest Starbucks location. The location is also one of 6 Starbucks Reserve Roasteries which offer exclusive, high-quality food & beverage options.
Old Joliet Prison
Affectionately referred to as the "Old Joliet Prison", the Joliet Correctional Facility was a prison in Joliet, IL from 1858 to 2002. The prison was prominently featured in the 1980 cult classic film "The Blues Brothers" as well as season one of "Prison Break". Guided tours are available both inside and outdoors.
Home Cut Donuts, Inc.
No trip to Joliet would be complete without stopping at Home Cut Donuts. A Joliet staple since opening in 1966, Home Cut Donuts prepares fresh donuts everyday in house and is open 24/7. Who knows, you might find the bride and groom there after their wedding reception.
Galloping Ghost Arcade
A personal favorite of Kyle's, this is the largest videogame arcade in the USA with over 885 games to play. All games are set to free play and costs only a $25 door fee.
Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre
First opening on Christmas Day 1928, the 96 year old theatre was the second theatre in the USA to show movies with sound (AKA "talking pictures"). The theatre has been fully restored to look like as it did on opening day. The building also includes a hotel, bowling alley and other stores and restaurants inside.
Cantigny
Cantigny is a 500-acre park that is open to the public. Most notably, it is home to the First Division Museum, a military museum. The museum has 11 US Army tanks ranging from World War I to Desert Storm outside which visitors can climb and walk around. Additionally, Cantigny includes formal and informal gardens, visitor center with cafe, picnic pavilion, outdoor playgrounds and 27-hole golf course.
Frank Lloyd Wright Walking Tour
On this walking tour, you will see 10 homes designed by by world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright situated in the suburb of Oak Park. Guided tours last approximately 2.5 hours and is about 0.8 miles in length. Tours run through November, so please check for availability, otherwise feel free to explore these historic homes on your own schedule!