100 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091, (847) 853-2300
This is where we'll be getting married! Come early and warm yourself by the fireplace in the visitor's center, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the auditorium upstairs.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 443-3600
If you have time on Saturday or Sunday, the Art Institute of Chicago is home to a large collection of art from around the world. It's surrounded by parks and great shopping within several blocks.
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
5812 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, (773) 275-8797
Asian-inspired vegan cuisine with lots of amazing ingredients and creativity.
Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 742-1168
If you're up for braving the outdoors in December in Chicago, this is where you want to go. Lots to take in, enjoy and take a few pictures while you're at it.
Intelligentsia Coffee
53 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 920-9332
There are a few locations, all of them good. Almost as good as a flat white in Brisbane after a beautiful flight from Vanuatu, but we'd recommend you try both experiences and compare.
Willis Tower Skydeck
233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 875-0066
Once the tallest building in the world, you can go out on a glass ledge and stand over the city.
Oberweis Ice Cream
Downers Grove, IL 60515, (630) 810-1270
An Illinois ice cream place, their family farms make milk and ice cream in small batches, and bake waffle cones each day. There are a number of locations around Chicago where you can pick up some dessert and play chess on their tables.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302, (312) 994-4000
Can't get enough cool architecture in? Check out the home and studio of one of Chicago's most well-known architects.
Reza's Restaurant
40 North Tower Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 424-9900
If you're staying in town Sunday night, come on over for some Persian food. We'll have vegan options as well.
Glaze Teriyaki
3112 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 697-3580
Asian fusion in a casual modern atmosphere. Ask for the fresh coconut to drink straight from with a straw and take in the tastes from across the world.