Things To Do
Millennium Park
The centerpiece of Millennium Park is the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a flowing Frank Gehry-designed structure commonly referred to as "The Bean". Welcome to the hub of Chicago’s front yard.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Guarded by an iconic pair of bronze lions, the Art Institute of Chicago houses a permanent collection of more than 300,000 artworks, displayed in a sprawling complex of galleries and halls. Recreate the Art Institute-set scenes depicted Ferris Bueller’s Day Off by visiting Georges Seurat’s iconic painting A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
The Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the country! Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World’s Fair, MSI is a Chicago must-see! You’ll experience mind blowing, hands-on exhibits and have the chance to navigate through a mirror maze; manipulate a 40-foot tornado; climb aboard a World War II German submarine; take a run in a human-sized hamster wheel and much more!
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this boat tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building, and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).
Navy Pier
Completed in 1916, Navy Pier is undeniably one of Chicago’s top attractions. Stretching into Lake Michigan, this year-round destination truly comes to life in the summer, with fireworks displays, live music, theatre, and cruises setting sail daily.
Garden of the Phoenix
Tucked away between two lagoons on Jackson Park's Wooded Island, the Garden of the Phoenix—oftentimes referred to as the Japanese Garden or Osaka Garden—is a traditional garden space dedicated to the U.S. and Japanese relationship, complete with a century-old pavilion gifted to Chicago by the Japanese government for the 1893 Columbian Exhibition. The garden is a 10 min walk from Rockefeller Chapel.
Guaranteed Rate Field
Sox play the Tigers Friday 8/12 and Sunday 8/14
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Flaky, buttery pizza crust, an exclusive sausage blend, vine ripened plum tomatoes from California, and Wisconsin cheese. Hungry yet?
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
Great spot for carnitas in the Chicago neighborhood of Pilsen.
Green Street Smoked Meats
Great spot to get BBQ in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago and no reservations required.
Sumu Tokyo ramen & Sushi
Erin's favorite ramen spot in Chicago.
Piccolo Sogno
Romantic Italian restaurant with great food. They also have a beautiful outdoor patio.
The Dawson
Fun spot with outdoor patio and great drink.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Fry the Coop
Great spot for a spicy Nashville fried chicken sandwich.
Tanta Chicago
Peruvian restaurant with great outdoor patio. Also the spot Martin took erin to dinner on the night our their proposal.