Jessica & Joshua
Things to do
Navy Pier
Completed in 1916, Navy Pier is undeniably one of Chicago’s top attractions. Stretching into Lake Michigan, this year-round destination truly comes to life in the summer, with fireworks displays, live music, theatre, and cruises setting sail daily. Come fall and winter, Navy Pier is still hopping, with special events, sights, and activities that span all ages and interests.
Eataly Chicago
Eataly has a special place in our hearts, because this is where our first date was! The brand EATALY is the combination of two English words: EAT and ITALY. Eataly is about eating Italian food, but not it’s not just about Italian food. That "Italian" way of indulging at the table is the result of the extent to which Italians enjoy excellent Mediterranean cuisine combined with Italy’s food and wine culture and history, the easy reproduction of many dishes of poor origin, along with many positive influences that Italian cuisine has gained from abroad over history (for example, with tomatoes and corn coming from America). Eataly’s main goal is to demonstrate that high-quality products can be made available to everyone: easy to find and at affordable prices
Visit the Bean!
If it's your first time in Chicago, you need to visit our top tourist attraction, the Millennium Park campus. It's the site of one of the city's most famous pieces of public art and best-loved selfie darlings, Cloud Gate (aka "The Bean").
Chicago Children's Museum
This is a hot spot at Navy Pier and comes highly recommended by our niece Sloan. For the last 3 decades, Chicago Children's Museum has grown from that museum, housed in a couple of hallways in what’s now the Chicago Cultural Center, to what it is today: a place that has provided arts programs, STEM experiments, imaginative play, and more to over 11 million children and their parents and caregivers.
Time Out Market Chicago
If you want a taste everything that the city has to offer under a single roof, check out this hot spot. (Try Mini-Mott 's Mott Burger).
Chicago Riverwalk
This is our go to summer day date spot. Just take the steps down to river level, grab a cocktail and walk along the river, taking in on all the sights and marvels of Chicago architecture.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago—one of the largest science museums in the world—is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. This is a great place for kids and adults.
Wrigley Field
If you get here a little early, grab some tickets and check out the iconic Chicago Cubs. You can catch a game just about every other day. Grab some Chicago Garetts mix and a Chicago dog while at it and you're almost a true Chicagoan
Shedd Aquarium
Every year Shedd Aquarium welcomes 2 million guests for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons. But Shedd is more than just a destination. With partners in Chicago and around the globe, we’re also protecting endangered species and their habitats and rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in need.
The Signature Room at the 95th
If you're not afraid of heights and looking for a good cocktail with a sweet view, come check out the Signature Room on the 95th floor of Chicago's iconic John Hancock tower.
Lakefront Trail
If you're feeling like getting some exercise while seeing the sights, jump on a Divvy close to the trail and ride up and down the lake. Fun fact, the trail stretches 18.5 miles from the South to the North side of Chicago
Kingston Mines
Do you like Blues? Do you like live music? We do! Live music every night at this amazing iconic blues club.
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
Your home for biscuits, tangs and all around fun with your troop at this vintage-Florida inspired shuffleboard palace on the sandy shores of Bucktown, Chicago.