Emily & Joe

Friday, October 17, 2025 • Chicago, IL
142 Days To Go!

Emily & Joe

Friday, October 17, 2025 • Chicago, IL
142 Days To Go!

Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago, IL 60601, USA

One of the most beautiful parts of the city. This is where Joe proposed. Take a walk along the river to sightsee or book an architectural tour and learn about all of Chicago's beautiful buildings.

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Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

2717 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
(773) 270-1061

Where it all began. We had our first date here as well as our engagement party. Its our favorite brewery in the city. Son of Juice is iconic.

Dovetail Brewery

1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
(773) 683-1414

The best German style beer in the city. Pair a visit with their neighbors, Begyle Brewing & Demo Brewing. Joe & Emily have done that brewery crawl more times than they would care to admit.

Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom

3340 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
(773) 588-2267

The largest independent brewery in Illinois. Chances are our guests are familiar with their flagship beer, Antihero IPA. They have a wide variety of beers and styles in this huge warehouse style taproom.

Labriola Chicago

535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
(312) 955-3100

One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the city. Just a short walk from The Drake. Get the garlic knots and deep dish pizza.

Bird's Nest

2500 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
(773) 472-1502

The best chicken wings in the city. Emily has spent many a Sunday funday there.

Pequod's Pizza

2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
(773) 327-1512

Chicago's best deep dish pizza (according to Joe). Our suburban guests can also check out the original location in Morton Grove. Reservations recommended.

Thattu

2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
(773) 754-0199

If you like Indian food this is the place for you. One of our favorite spots in the city. Reservations recommended.

Little Bad Wolf

1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
(773) 942-6399

In a city with dozens of great burger spots, this may have the best one.

Chicago CityPASS

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
(208) 787-4300

A great pass to purchase to get you into Chicago's best attractions. Options include the Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck Chicago, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Architecture River Tour (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED), and more!

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago, IL 60614, USA
(312) 742-2000

A great place to bring the kids. Enjoy Chicago's only free-entry Zoo.

Field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
(312) 922-9410

Chicago's Natural History Museum. Go visit Sue the T-Rex and have one of Joe's favorite beers (Psuedo Sue). Located on the Museum Campus along with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, & Soldier Field. Purchase tickets in advance. A great spot for beautiful views of the city.

Adler Planetarium

1300 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
(312) 922-7827

Chicago's Space Museum. Pair this visit with the Shedd Aquarium or the Field Museum as all are located on Chicago's Museum Campus. Purchase tickets in advance.

Shedd Aquarium

1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
(312) 939-2438

Chicago's Aquarium. Located on the Museum Campus with the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium. One of the largest aquariums in the world, make sure to visit the Oceanarium inside to see dolphins, sea lions and beluga whales. Purchase tickets in advance.