Things To Do

Lynfred Winery

Across the street from Chevy Chase Country Club, where the wedding will take place. Open Tuesday-Saturday: 12-8pm

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Where Andrew proposed! There's beautiful scenery where you can walk, run, bike, boat, and visit the beer garden. We like to watch the turtles :)

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Our favorite place to bring guests to. They have a great happy hour. Happy Hour on Thursday: 4-6pm, 9-10pm

Wildfire

Lettuce Entertain You restaurant next to the hotel block. Steaks, chops, & seafood.

Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar

Fun taco & tequila bar near the hotel block. Has a nice outdoor dining area.

Buffalo Grove - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

The best Chicago deep dish! Olivia used to work at one location in Chicago.

Chicago Botanic Garden

Westfield Old Orchard

If you want to go shopping during the day. Fun fact: this is the mall referenced in the original Mean Girls movie lol

Lincoln Park Zoo

If you'll be spending time in the city, we recommend walking around the Lincoln Park Zoo. It's free :)

Velvet Taco

When we first started dating, Olivia lived in the West Loop of Chicago on Randolph Street for a year. We had so much fun trying places in the area. If you're going to Chicago at all during your stay, we recommend restaurant/bar-hopping on Randolph and Fulton! This is just an inexpensive chain place we love on Randolph to give you the address of the area. Nashville hot tofu taco *recommend* *not us putting velvet taco on our randolph st recommendations lololol*

Trivoli Tavern

Walking distance from Randolph St is our favorite happy hour in the west loop- Trivoli Tavern. Teeny espresso martinis! Really cool vibe inside.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Our favorite happy hour in the city.