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