Art Institute of Chicago
Give it two hours minimum.
Stay & Explore
Come in Friday and take the city at your own pace — here's where we'd actually send you.
Friday
The Day Before
We're not hosting anything on Friday the 13th, so the day is yours. Explore, eat well, and we'll see you Saturday at 3. If you're staying near the venue, Glenview is a short Metra ride from downtown. No plans, just vibes.
Explore
Things To Do
National Museum of Mexican Art
In Pilsen, free admission, always worth it.
Riverwalk & Architecture Boat Tour
The best way to see the city.
Wicker Park & Logan Square
Vintage shopping, records, coffee.
Discount Mall, Little Village
A great Mexican mall — go hungry.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Best stop if you're bringing kids.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Close to Glenview, easy morning before the wedding.
Our Favorites
Where We Actually Eat
Sharks Fish & Chicken
Lemon pepper buffalo wings. Non-negotiable.
Torteria San Lenchito
Best tortas. Albany Park staple.
Peking Mandarin
Our go-to. Lowkey obsessed.
Lawrence Fish Market
Albany Park. Sushi without the ceremony.
Kabobi
The Ethan combo — beef koubideh and albaloo polo.
Cremeria La Ordeña
Carnitas and Mexican food to go.
