Things To Do
Wendella Tours & Cruises
Outside of a tour given by Ryan T. himself, the Wendella Boats are the best way to see the Loop and learn about its history!
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
After your boat tour, get some ice cream in the historic Wrigley Building!
Cloud Gate
Her official name is Cloud Gate, but we all know her as The Bean! Pay your respects to Ms. Bean in Millennium Park, and then head over to...
The Art Institute of Chicago
Our favorite museum in the city! You could spend hours here and only see a tenth of what they have to offer. Permanent exhibits include the largest collection of impressionist art in the world, as well as the America Windows by Chagall. Rotating exhibits change frequently. Chicago residents can use their Chicago Library card to get free tickets here: https://www.chipublib.org/news/digital-museum-passes-reserve-online/.
The iO Theater
If you're looking to laugh, head over to iO for improv comedy all week long.
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
A wonderful Sicilian restaurant, blocks from our wedding venue!
Myopic Books
One of the coolest used bookstores in the city. Right off the Damen Blue Line stop.
Armadillo's Pillow Inc
Another used book store we love, this one in the Loyola neighborhood!
Hopleaf
Belgian-focused pub and restaurant featuring a wide variety of craft beer options! The mussels are a specialty we highly recommend.
Chinatown Square Plaza
A part of one of (if not the ONLY) growing Chinatown in the USA, Chinatown Square offers shops and restaurants you won't find anywhere else in the city.
Garfield Park Conservatory
This oasis really shows why Chicago's motto is "City in a garden." Fun fact: Ryan T.'s sister took wedding photographs here!
Lincoln Park Zoo
One of the nation's oldest zoos, it's totally free to visit!
Geja's Cafe
A favorite Ryan date spot, it's a 60s Spanish underground fondue fantasy.