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
Friday is a free day. No wedding activities, no meeting point, no schedule to follow. Just Chicago.
Grab brunch, wander around, go somewhere you’ve never been, revisit an old favorite, get drinks, shop, see a museum, or simply spend the day doing whatever sounds fun. We’ll be doing our own thing too.
No plans, just vibes. See you tomorrow at 3.
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.
Shedd Aquarium
Best stop if you're bringing kids.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Close to Glenview, easy morning before the wedding.
A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre
On Wabash Ave — check Groupon for a good coupon.
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 — Albany Park on W Lawrence.
