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Our hope is that everyone is vaccinated by our wedding so that we can safely celebrate with all of our family and friends. Please check this site for additional guidelines as we get closer to the date and gain clarity on any precautions needed. - Grace & Mike 8.1.21
Our hope is that everyone is vaccinated by our wedding so that we can safely celebrate with all of our family and friends. Please check this site for additional guidelines as we get closer to the date and gain clarity on any precautions needed. - Grace & Mike 8.1.21
September 18, 2021
Lake Forest, IL

Grace & Michael

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Things To Do

Below are some great recommendations of things to do in Lake Forest. If you are interested in making a trip into Chicago during the week before the wedding: Take the train into the city (50 minutes) via (1) Downtown Lake Forest Metra station will take you to Ogilvie Station downtown Chicago, or (2) West Lake Forest Metra station will take you to Union Station downtown Chicago. Chicago things to do include: Wrigley Field, Chicago riverfront (lots of restaurants and bars along the river), Millennium Park (the bean!), & North Avenue Beach - if you need some more recommendation, please contact the bride or groom!
Market Square

Market Square

Market Square, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Shop and walk around in historic Lake Forest. Lots of shops and places to grab a coffee, lunch, or a drink!

Lake Forest Beach

Lake Forest Beach

Lake Forest, IL 60045

Enjoy Lake Michigan and take a walk at the beach! Parking passes available.

Deer Path Inn

Deer Path Inn

255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
, (847) 234-2280

Grab cocktails at The White Hart Pub downstairs or dinner at any of the restaurants on-site!

The Lantern Of Lake Forest

The Lantern Of Lake Forest

768 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
, (847) 234-9844

Casual place to grab a beer and a bite to eat.

Egg Harbor Cafe

Egg Harbor Cafe

512 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
, (847) 295-3449

A favorite spot for breakfast.

Lake Bluff Brewing Company

Lake Bluff Brewing Company

16 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
, (224) 544-5179

Great place to grab a beer. You can also walk from the brewery through the town of Lake Bluff to Lake Bluff Beach (1 mile walk).

Foodstuffs

Foodstuffs

255 East Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
, (847) 234-6600

Gourmet food shop with custom salads and sandwiches.

Francesca's Intimo

Francesca's Intimo

293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Great Italian Restaurant for dinner!

Prairie Espresso + Wine Bar

91 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Open air alley - good for coffee in the morning or wine at night

Authentico Mexican Restaurant & Bar

770 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
, (847) 295-3500

Mexican restaurant in Lake Forest Market Square

Bluffington's Cafe

113 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
, (847) 295-3344

Sandwich shop in Lake Bluff, 1 mile from beach

Inovasi

28 East Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
, (847) 295-1000

Lake Bluff Restaurant

The Otherdoor

30 East Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
, (847) 295-1020

Takeout burritos & Tacos in Lake Bluff

Maevery Public House

20 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
, (847) 604-3952

Lake Bluff Restaurant, next to Brewery in town

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