Things To Do

The Art Institute of Chicago

The best museum in the world. Do we have to say anything else? (Seriously, check on TripAdvisor if you don't believe us.)

National Hellenic Museum

Located in the heart of Greektown, the National Hellenic Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in Greek language, culture, and history.

Columbus Park Refectory

A hidden gem on the west side, Columbus Park was completed in 1923 by famed Chicago landscape architect Jens Jensen.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

Designed by Louis Sullivan, HTC is Chicago's oldest Orthodox Church and the church we attend most regularly. If the doors are open, odds are that we're there, ringing bells and singing. See their website for service and tour times. You can also donate to the building restoration off of our wedding registry!

Harold Washington Library

Where John popped the question and the successor to the Chicago Cultural Center as Chicago's Central Library!

Boynton Chapel

A little bit out of the way, but the 4PM walking tours of the chapel make the trip worth it. (Don't actually go, because this is actually located in Door County, WI, about 6 hours away.) Photo Credit: Rachel Crowl

Skydeck Chicago

Located at the top of the Sears Tower (known to some as the Willis Tower), this one is just for the thrillseekers.

360 CHICAGO

A more tame version of the Sears Tower's Skydeck, Chicago 360 is located at the top of the John Hancock Building. Many Chicagoans would agree that this is the superior view.

Adler Planetarium

Come see the stars! Pictured is Alex calling Mission Control at her sister Kristina's wedding.

Humboldt Park

Home to the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, a formal garden, a lovely boathouse, and a lagoon that hosted Chicago's favorite alligator, Chance the Snapper. Humboldt Park is another west side Jens Jensen gem that we highly recommend--even if it's just for an evening stroll.

Red Square Spa

A Russian style banya that does not disappoint. We only discovered this place recently, but the spa and massages are not to be missed and don't forget to stop by the cafe upstairs for some fabulous Russian food!

Wrigley Field

A team that we don't like plays here. Some people say the stadium is "historic"...if you're into that sort of thing.

Chicago White Sox

Chicago's only baseball team.

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Chicago's renowned Opera. Even if you can't catch a show, regular tours are offered of the building during the day.