Laura & Neil

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Chicago, IL
170 Days To Go!

Laura & Neil

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Chicago, IL
170 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Chicago's First Lady

112 E Wacker Drive

A must do in Chicago! Go on a 90-minute architectural cruise on the Chicago River. Departs under the Michigan Avenue bridge.

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The Magnificent Mile

854-840 Michigan Ave

Stroll down Michigan Avenue, crossing the bridge over the Chicago River towards the Drake Hotel. Enjoy the beautiful architecture, shops and restaurants. Visit the world's largest Starbucks and the Hancock Building observation deck.

John Hancock Building

175 E Delaware Place

Visit the 360 Chicago observation deck on top of the John Hancock building for one of the best views of Chicago.

Chicago Riverwalk

Stroll along the the Chicago River on the Riverwalk, filled with great restaurants. Our casual favorites are: City Winery, Brews & Bites, Chicago Brewhouse and Northman Beer & Cider Garden. More upscale options: Chicago Cut Steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky, RPM Seafood, River Roast and Pizzeria Portofino.

Millennium Park

Enjoy this beautiful park across from the Chicago Cultural Center that has the famous Cloud Gate, also known as the "bean" - facing Michigan Avenue.

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millenium Park

This free jazz festival is held each year over Labor Day weekend in Millenium Park.

Buckingham Fountain

Grant Park

This spectacular fountain is located in the middle of Grant Park and is a Chicago landmark. It is considered one of the finest ornamental fountains in America.

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 S Michigan Avenue

Field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Drive

Shedd Aquarium

1200 S Lake Shore Drive

Wrigley Field

1060 W Addison Street

See a Cubs game at this iconic stadium. The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves play at Wrigley Field on Monday, September 1 at 1:20pm.

Restaurants

Near the Chicago Cultural Center

The following are restaurants close to our Wedding venue that we recommend: The Gage, Acanto, Remington's, Cindy's Rooftop and Miller's Pub. The Palmer House hotel is nearby, with a beautiful lobby bar.