We highly recommend the Chicago Architecture tour! It is the best way to see the city. Here are a few good options:

Schedule & Tickets | Wendella Boats

Chicago Architecture River Boat Tours | Shoreline Sightseeing

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady | Chicago Architecture Center

Check out some of our favorite restaurants close to the venue and around town:

Bavette's - River North

Trivoli Tavern - West Loop

Gretel - Logan Square

Sunda - West Loop/River North

Club Lucky - Wicker Park

Gibson's Italia - River North

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba - Lincoln Park

Sushi-San - Lincoln Park/River North

And some of our favorite bars...

Bub City - River North

Guiness Open Gate Brewery - West Loop

Lottie's - Wicker Park

Tiny Tapp - Riverwalk

Recess - West Loop

Halligan (because this is where Grace & Trent met) - Lincoln Park