CHICAGO

Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world, and summer is the perfect time to visit. We hope you’ll get a chance to explore while you’re here. Below are some recommended places to stay and some of our favorite local spots.

 

WHERE TO STAY

We’ve reserved a block of rooms at The Hoxton Hotel. Use our special code to receive a discounted rate. If you’d like other options, we’ve listed a few alternative hotels in the area. For a more local experience, you might consider booking an Airbnb nearby.

The Hoxton Hotel
200 N. Green St.
Chicago IL
(312) 761-1700
Use code: MBWEDDING0711

The Emily Hotel
311 N. Morgan St.
Chicago IL
(312) 764-1919

Crown Plaza Chicago West Loop
25 S. Halsted St.
Chicago IL
(312) 829-5000

Level Hotel Fulton Market
360 N. Union Ave.
Chicago IL
(312) 910-9390


THINGS TO DO

EAT

Diego
459 N. Ogden Ave.
Chicago IL
(312) 291-8449
Shan’s Pick: Player’s Wings
Jim’s Pick: Norteña Tacos

Mister Tiger
1132 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago IL
(312) 219-5221
Shan’s Pick: Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Jim’s Pick: Korean Fried Chicken

J.P. Graziano
901 W. Randolph St.
Chicago IL
(312) 666-4587
Shan’s Pick: Italian
Jim’s Pick: Mr. G

Hing Kee
2140 S. Archer Ave.
Chicago IL
(312) 808-9538
Shan’s Pick: Dry Chili Chicken
Jim’s Pick: Sesame Chicken

Prince Street Pizza
939 W. Randolph St.
Chicago
(312) 647-2259
Shan’s Pick: The Vegan
Jim’s Pick: The Naughty Pie

DRINK

The Aberdeen Tap
(where we met!)
440 N. Aberdeen St.
Chicago IL
(312) 929-3845

Midwest Coast Brewing Company
2137 W. Walnut St.
Chicago IL
(312) 361-1176

Wolf Point Distilling
215 N. Laflin St.
Chicago IL
(312) 846-1891

The Press Room
1134 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago IL
(773) 290-7487

Bisous
938 W. Fulton Market
Chicago IL

EXPLORE

Chicago River Walk
306 W. Wacker Dr.
Chicago IL
See Art on the Mart Thu–Sun evenings at 8:30pm

Chicago Architecture River Cruise
112 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago IL
(312) 922-3432

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago IL
(772) 638-1766

The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL
(312) 443-3600

Shopping on the Magnificent Mile
400–900 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL


The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway
Chicago IL
(773) 878-5552

Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago IL