Emily & Darren
Things To Do
Chicago Riverwalk
Walk along the Chicago river with lots of bars and restaurants
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
Take a boat tour around the city - one of the top activities on a warm fall day!
Deep Dish Pizza - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
The best of the best deep dish pizza!
The Langham, Chicago
Main Hotel & Ceremony Site
Millennium Park
Take a walk through Millennium Park and see The Bean!
Magnificent Mile
Shop, Shop, Shop on one of American's most iconic shopping miles
Portillo's Hot Dogs
If you don't make it out to Wrigley, this is the place to get a real Chicago 'dog with all the fixings. Order it "dragged through the garden" to get the traditional onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, celery salt, that neon green relish and a whole dill pickle spear. For the lighter fare (at least, as "light" as Chicago is willing to go), both the Chopped and Garbage Salads are delicious. Regardless of whether you're going healthy or all-out, DO NOT skip the Chocolate Cake Shake. It is exactly what the name implies and it is life-altering.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Best steakhouse in the city! Reservations required for table seating, call ahead.
Navy Pier
This family-friendly haven is home to the Chicago Children's Museum, the Crystal Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the Driehaus Gallery of Stained Glass and all the Chicago mini shops you could want. Don't forget to take a spin on the landmark Centennial Wheel.
Sunda Chicago
Best sushi in the city - reservations required for table seating, call ahead.
Willis Tower (A.K.A. Sears Tower)
It takes a brave man to walk out on the all-plexiglass ledge protruding from the 103rd floor of the second tallest building in America. Anyone who makes it through the winding, multi-floor line to see the insane skyline view and lives to tell about it, is a hero in our book!
Cindy's Rooftop Bar
It's a beautiful day to grab a drink on one of the best rooftop bars in the city, overlooking Buckingham Fountain
Parlor Pizza Bar River North
Sit outside on a true city side patio and enjoy the famous nachos Emily couldn't stop talking about on her and Darren's first date
John Hancock Bldg - Signature Room at the 95th
Skip the pricey observation deck attraction, and head to teh Signature Room on the 95th Floor instead. Great drinks and food, the lines are shorter, admission is free and the views are just as spectacular (especially the ones from the ladies' room).
Bars
Looking for a great strip of bars and restaurants to explore? Try Hubbard Street. For our Lexington family, if you want to stay in the country set of mind, check out our favorite bar and restaurant, Bub City - with live country music!