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November 10, 2018
Chicago, Illinois

Shana & Jonathan

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Things To Do

We hope you enjoy a few of our Favorite Things. In the event you have some free time, here is a list of can’t-miss Chicago activities (and restaurants) to keep you busy and fed.

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise

111 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
, (312) 922-8687

Rain or shine (but better in shine), this is the best way to see the city

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
, (312) 443-3600

Chicago has incredible museums, and the Art Institute (along with The Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium) are a few of the best, all within 20 minutes walk of each other through Grant Park

The Field Museum

1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
, (312) 922-9410

Shedd Aquarium

1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
, (312) 939-2438

Goose Island Brewhouse Tour

1800 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
, (312) 915-0071

Take an hour-long tour (offered every hour) and taste one of Chicago’s best local beers to loosen up before the ceremony

Visit Northwestern

Visit Northwestern

633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208
, (847) 491-3741

If you have a car and want to explore, take a 30-minute trip up Lake Shore Drive and see one of America’s most beautiful campuses where Jon spent four of his best years - go ‘Cats!

Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”)

201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

A short walk down Michigan Avenue from the wedding hotels, visit The Bean in Millennium Park and take your own reflective photo

Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck

233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Not recommended for those afraid of heights, take in the best view of the city from the old Sears Tower

The 606 Chicago

The 606 Chicago

1722 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Walk Chicago's version of The High Line

Museum of Science & Industry

5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
, (312) 280-2660

3 Arts Club Café

1300 North Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
, (312) 475-9116

Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery

900 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
, (312) 751-1988

Giordano's (Multiple Locations)

730 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
, (312) 951-0747
Au Cheval

Au Cheval

800 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
, (312) 929-4580

Little Goat Diner

820 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
, (312) 888-3455

Beatrix (Multiple Locations)

519 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
, (312) 284-1377

Piece Brewery

1927 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
, (773) 772-4422

Portillo's Hot Dogs (Multiple Locations)

100 West Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60654
, (312) 587-8910

The Publican

837 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
, (312) 733-9555

The Gage

24 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
, (312) 372-4243

Bobtail Ice Cream

2951 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
, (773) 880-7372
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