Things To Do

Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a beautiful 385-acre botanical garden situated on nine islands in the Cook County Forest Preserves. Purchase a ticket through their website if you are looking to immerse yourself in a diverse botanical paradise!

Deer Path Inn Golf Course

Located minutes from our venue and hotel block in downtown Lake Forest is Deer Path Inn. Enjoy a full round of 18-hole golf or just stop by the driving range of this historic Inn.

Forest Park Beach

Situated right on Lake Michigan, stop by Forest Beach Park! Boat rentals, Kayaks, and Paddle Boards are available to rent weather permitting.

Six Flags Great America

This one is for the thrill seekers-- head over to Six Flags Great America for more than 75 rides and attractions! We would recommend buying tickets online before heading to the amusement park.

Additional things to do in Chicago:

Chicago Architecture Boat Tour

Try a boat tour to explore Chicago’s world-famous architecture from all three branches of the Chicago River. Most architecture cruises last 75-90 minutes and there are multiple companies that provide tours. Shoreline Sightseeing, as it is one of the oldest and longest running architecture boat tours, is linked above. Please note many of these companies have multiple launch points, so be sure to keep an eye on the dock location when you are booking!

Navy Pier

Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest! Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more.

Museum Campus

Chicago has multiple state of the art museums, and most can be found here at the walkable museum campus! Check out our favorites: Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. If you would like to visit multiple museums, we would recommend looking at purchasing a Chicago CityPASS.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Located close to Grant Park, we recommend the Art Institute of Chicago to see one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States! Founded in 1879, the Art Institute houses the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art on the planet outside the Louvre.

Millennium Park

Can you go to a wedding in the Chicago-land area without us recommending Millennium Park?? Walk around the park and stop by the newly renovated infamous Bean, spitting fountains, and more!