Lauren & Dominik
Things To Do
Event - River Boat Chicago Architecture Center
Right outside the hotel - cruise on a barge around the canal, learning about the history of Chicago. Right there on the river walk, you should absolutely wander up and down after the cruise. See how much you can point out after!
Event - Lincoln Park Zoo
FREE, huge zoo. Gorillas, Rhinos, Camels. Check out the Lincoln Park Conservatory while there - see how many dinosaurs you can find! For the little ones, the Farm in the Zoo has petting area. Lincoln Park is huge, surrounding the zoo, stroll and see!
Event - The Second City
The feeder comedy club for Saturday Night Live! It's the best live show in the city, right on Wells street in Old Town - a great area for nightlife / restaurants. If you don't see a show you like, check out other great options: IO Theater, Zanies, Laugh Factory.
Event - The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago has so many world-class museums... but this steals the show! Hours can be spent wandering the halls, discussing the... well we never really know what to discuss, but dang-it culture! Be sure to check out the gardens and wander Millennium Park after. If not art, the Field Museum (natural history), Shedd Aquarium, or the Planetarium (space) are all so worth it.
Coffee - Intelligentsia Coffee Millennium Park Coffeebar
World famous. Best coffee ever.
Brunch - Siena Tavern
Ask any of the bridesmaids, this is the spot. Breakfast pizza and pasta at 11 AM cannot be beaten.
Drinks - City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
Glass of wine on the river. Great people watching
Drinks - Headquarters Beercade
Huge arcade bar with a large local tap selection. Great spot to hangout as a group
Drinks - Cindy's Rooftop
Rooftop, best views of Millennium Park. Inside the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. Highly encourage 2nd floor to check out old billiards hall through library
Drinks - Highline
Sportsbar with lots of TVs. Arcade in the back as a bonus. Can get loud, but great spot for a game.
Food - Au Cheval
THE BEST BURGER IN THE WORLD. First come, first serve, plan on at least one hour wait, There are plenty of bars around (Cira @ the Hoxton; Lone Wolf; Fox Bar @ SoHo), kill time, wait is worth it.
Food - Piccolo Sogno
Amazing Italian food. Great patio, ambiance is laughter. Chicago locals favorite. Richard's (down the block) is the only bar in the city you can smoke indoors... Stop in to rub shoulders with the mafia and throw back some Jeppson's Malort.
Food - Untitled Supper Club
Underground (huge) 1920s supper club. Great American fare. Dinner and a show. One of the best bars in Chicago for before or after in the same club.
Food - Maple & Ash
Steakhouse. Swanky, sexy. Right in the heart of the Viagra triangle. Suit jacket and heels recommended.
Food - Ranalli's
Thin, tavern style pizza. Our favorite patio in Chicago. Great spot to ride Divvy bikes up the lakefront then park for lunch.
Food - sweetgreen
Massive, amazing salads. Counter-serve, great to grab and go eat in Millennium Park by The CloudGate (Bean)
Donuts - Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
Red-velvet cake or the chocolate old fashioned
Donuts - Stan's Donuts & Coffee
The most unique selection. These are craft donuts - not your Amish bakery.
Bakery - Goddess and the Baker, Wabash
Most amazing bakery within walking distance of the hotel. Try your best to avoid the rainbow cake...