The Crawford

Wedding Day

Fall

Please join us for an adults-only celebration For those who can't join in person, you can watch the ceremony via Facebook Live through <a href="https://fb.me/e/3v3224bPw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this event here</a>.

WELCOME PARTY

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025

1:00-3:00 PM

Linea Apartments215 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606Floor 32See the front desk for access to the elevators We'd love for you to stop by for light snacks and drinks on your way to exploring and sightseeing around Chicago. This is in the heart of downtown, so a convenient stop to the attractions we recommend in the Things to Do tab of this website. Children are invited to the welcome party.

Did you see our Save the Date Video? Watch it <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15nUyHmLWb/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!

Our Wedding

I was blind before I met you

During college, Jess worked the front desk at the Sheraton in downtown Iowa City, where she became friends with Kelsey Harman—Rayce’s sister. After Rayce graduated without a clear next step, Kelsey convinced him to move in with her and take a management job where she worked. Around that same time, Kelsey and Jess had been working together for a couple of years when a new security manager—someone Jess had heard rumors about—walked through the doors. The moment he saw Jess, he was dazzled. Jess, on the other hand, didn’t even glance his way. Her first thought? “He’s not my boss.” A few days later, he tried to make a friendly gesture, stepping in to “help” her in front of a guest. Jess (in her mind, politely—but those who know her know it was with a lot of sass) let him know she didn’t need help. Taken aback and with a laugh,&nbsp;the new guy backed off. That guy, of course, was Rayce. Rayce steered clear of her for a while after that. Eventually, Jess transferred to the front desk at Hotel Vetro, Sheraton’s sister property, where she worked solo. Rayce’s role involved making rounds to check in on staff, and when he stopped by Vetro, the two of them began to chat. Those conversations, at first casual and random, slowly grew into something more. They began to click.On Jess’s final night at the job, she found herself dealing with some aggressive guests during check-in. Rayce heard the call over the radio and sprinted to the scene with more urgency than he’d ever mustered. Seeing how Jess was being treated, he kicked the guests out on the spot—defending her like a true superhero. That moment brought them even closer. Soon after, Jess needed a temporary place to stay before moving back to Des Moines. Rayce, overhearing this, teamed up with Kelsey to offer her a spot to crash. Within days, Jess had claimed the couch as her workspace (still her go-to desk). One day, Rayce suggested they celebrate her next chapter. What began as talk of a coffee outing quickly escalated—first to drinks, and then to the fanciest restaurant in Iowa City. After all, Jess doesn’t do anything halfway. On their first official date, Rayce was both relieved and impressed: Jess wasn’t someone ordering a small salad—she dined like the queen she is. That night ended with a heartfelt conversation, the kind where both realized they had found someone who deeply understood them, and made them realize what it truly felt like to find the right, special person. And the rest? History. They moved together to downtown Des Moines, then spent four years in Nashville, and for the past seven years have called Chicago home.

About our family crest

As you journey through our wedding experience, you'll spot this family crest, designed by Rayce, making several appearances. We cherish the tradition of family crests as a symbol of the union between families. Inspired by this tradition, we've crafted our own contemporary crest to embody the merging of the Harman and Carbino families. Each element of the design holds special significance. Curled lines: Represents abstracted olive branches to represent the Carbino Italian heritage; the bonus is the curl represents the C in Carbino Axes: Represents the Harman Norway and Swedish (viking) side meaning strength and courage Shield: Represents Jessica's Welsh side and stands for stability and boldness Design at the top: Represents an abstracted fleur de lis for the Cajun French and Spanish of Rayce's mom's side of the family H letter in the center: As you would think, the H stands for Harman

Our Story

The Proposal Story

After&nbsp;countless hours of planning, Rayce proposed to Jess on April 20, 2024—the same month as their anniversary. The proposal process had technically begun weeks in advance, unbeknownst to Jess. Rayce's sister Kelsey orchestrated a girls' day during an upcoming family visit. To ensure Jess's attendance at the proposal location, Rayce crafted a fake event poster for Kelsey to present to her. Naturally, Jess, being skeptical, researched the supposed event online. With a bit more persuasion, she was thrown off the trail. On the day of the proposal, the entire Harman clan played their roles convincingly, making it seem like an ordinary day. Kelsey and Jess went to brunch, did some shopping, and finally headed to the "event." As they entered the venue, they were met by a photographer and videographer capturing the moment. Jess was initially confused but began to recognize familiar faces behind the camera—Bridget, one of their dear friends, and JT, another friend taking video. Kelsey gently motioned Jess to look further, and there she saw Rayce. Rayce stood next to a microphone, guitar in hand, and foot on a loop pedal, performing an original song he had written for her. The song's final line said, "Will you be my fiancée, fiancée, fiancée..." At that moment, Rayce gestured to the back of the room, where a line of family and best friends emerged from behind a black curtain. They had traveled from other states to be part of this momentous occasion. As Jess hugged everyone, they all, including Rayce, reminded her to turn around. She found Rayce on one knee with the ring. And, of course, her answer was... "Of course, yes!" Want to listen to the song? Rayce later recorded and published it online to all music platforms - you can listen to it on Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3JMpmFuDtinWW4jOb9KQG8?si=jY_AKaZ1SMubajoddlfBOQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. It's called "Fiancee". Want to see this story in action? You can watch a short recap video of the proposal on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT26kqQ7B/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Funny Facts About the Proposal

- Jess was skeptical when Kelsey insisted on getting to the "event" precisely ON TIME. - Luckily, Rayce had closed the curtain at the venue because Jess tried to peek in before entering. - The curtain almost wasn't closed, but Jess's Aunt Shelly saved the day by providing a clip from her purse that said "Make it happen." This phrase was ironic on multiple levels—considering the importance of the day and the fact that this moment had been 10 years in the making. - Rayce created a digital flyer for all his accomplices with the weekend's details and directions—knowing Jess would have made one if she had known about it. He thought of everything. - Jess's sister, Angela, baked a beautiful engagement cake that everyone enjoyed at the after-party.

Recording of "Fiancee"

It was a special day at the recording studio that Jess got to experience with Rayce.

The Proposal

Over a Decade of Memories

Photos

Wedding Party

Airports

The Chicago area has two airports - O'Hare and Midway. We recommend flying into O'Hare as it's closer to Naperville.

 Wedding Day Parking

There will be free parking at The Crawford (wedding venue) and overflow options nearby. Those who park in The Crawford's parking lot can remain overnight as long as you pick your car up by 9:30am the next morning, Monday, September 15.

TRAVEL ON SATURDAY FROM NAPERVILLE TO CHICAGO FOR WELCOME PARTY

Options besides a rental car include:- Uber/Lyft/Curb (Curb will always be cheaper)- Train: Metra BNSF Line (Naperville → Chicago Union Station (it is a 12-min walk to Rayce and Jess apartment from Chicago Union Station) The schedule is listed <a href="https://schedules.metrarail.com/pdf/BNSF.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.metra.com/schedules" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> Parking in ChicagoIf you're driving, we recommend parking using the <a href="https://spothero.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SpotHero</a> app - it's much cheaper than normal parking lot rates. Address for Welcome PartyJess and Rayce's apartment building - Linea Apartments215 W Lake StChicago, IL 60606Floor 32Call Jess or Rayce, or simply see the front desk agent for access to the elevators

Hotels

Hotel Wedding Block

If you encounter that there are no more rooms available in the block, let Jess and Rayce know at (641) 373-3378 and they will get more rooms added. Note: The wedding afterparty is happening at Hyatt House, which is right next door to Hyatt Place/a 30-second walk across the parking lot.

Block InformationDEADLINE: August 15 - The room block discount will only be available until this dateCentral reservations: (800) 590-2796Booking link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/chizw?checkinDate=2025-09-12&amp;checkoutDate=2025-09-15&amp;rooms=1&amp;adults=1&amp;kids=0&amp;corp_id=g-hc25&amp;accessibilityCheck=false" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harman Carbino Wedding</a>Group code: G-HC25Check in date: Friday 9/12Check out date: Monday 9/15 Hotel Information4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)35-min drive from O'Hare airport | 38-min drive from Midway airport This is a very nice property with an indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary breakfast, and complimentary parking. All rooms are suites. $125 for king with sofa bed$135 for 2 queen beds with sofa bed Check in: 3pmCheck out: 12pm

Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

If for any reason the Hyatt Place is fully sold out, this hotel is the sister property right next door. 4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)35-min drive from O'Hare airport | 38-min drive from Midway airport This property is nice (Hyatt Place is nicer) and has an indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary breakfast, and complimentary parking. All rooms are suites. $129 for king studio suite$149 for 1 bedroom king suite$254 for 2 bedroom king/king suite$309 for $2 bedroom trio suite

Hyatt House Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

Other Hotels

There are another 11 hotel options listed below in order of our opinion in quality. To see them all on a map and in correlation to where The Crawford is, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/DEYPsLt1L7aD89DH9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Close Options

5-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)35-min drive from O'Hare airport | 45-min drive from Midway airport This is a nice hotel with an indoor pool, fitness center, and Starbucks in the lobby. $189 for king$199 for 2 queens$209 for king corner$219 for 2 queens corner$249 for king executive suite$269 for king corner executive suite

Chicago Marriott Naperville

4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)33-min drive from O'Hare airport | 54-min drive from Midway airport This is a really nice property with an indoor pool and fitness center. And like with all Embassy Suites, they offer complimentary evening snacks and drinks along with complimentary breakfast. $178 for king bed studio$196 1 king 2 room suite$206 1 king premium studio suite$211 1 king 2 premium suite$232 2 queens 2 room suite$251 2 queens 2 room premium suite

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville

3-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)35-min drive from O'Hare airport | 56-min drive from Midway airport All rooms are suites at this hotel and unless you get a 2-bedroom suite, there are only options with 1 king bed. If you only need 1 bed, this is a nice property - they have a complimentary coffee station all day, complimentary breakfast, an outdoor area, an indoor pool, and fitness center. $169 queen studio$184 1 bedroom suite 1 queen and sofa bed$189 studio king$344 2 bedroom suite 1 queen and 1 queen and sofa bed

Residence Inn Chicago Naperville/Warrenville

4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)33-min drive from O'Hare airport | 51-min drive from Midway airport This is a decent hotel with an outdoor lounge area, fitness center, and an indoor pool. $144 king$152 2 queens$154 king and sofa bed$160 king bedroom and sofa bed

Holiday Inn Express Naperville, an IHG Hotel

4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)36-min drive from O'Hare airport | 53-min drive from Midway airport All rooms are suites at this property. It's a decent hotel with an indoor pool and fitness center. $146 for 1 king bed and sofa bed$166 for 2 queens$171 for bedroom suite 1 king and sofa bed$186 for bedroom suite 2 double and sofa bed

Courtyard Chicago Naperville

4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)33-min drive from O'Hare airport | 54-min drive from Midway airport This is decent property with an indoor pool. $154 for 1 king$159 for 2 queens$164 for king suite$174 for 2 queens larger

Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Naperville

4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)36-min drive from O'Hare airport | 55-min drive from Midway airport This is a property that also has suites, but it's not as nice as some other options on this list. $131 for suite king and sofa bed$136 for suite 2 double and sofa bed$151 executive suite 2 double and sofa bed

SpringHill Suites Chicago Naperville/Warrenville

4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)35-min drive from O'Hare airport | 52-min drive from Midway airport If you want a suite with a kitchen, this is the hotel for you. $110 for queen studio suite$126 for 2 twins$135 for queen$169 for 2 queens

Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Naperville

4-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)33-min drive from O'Hare airport | 51-min drive from Midway airport This property is nice and has a fitness center but the pool is outdoor, so you won't want to be swimming during your stay since it could be a bit chilly in September. $142 for 2 queens$142 for 1 king$149 for king with sofa bed

Hampton Inn Chicago/Naperville

Further Away & More Luxury

9-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)36-min drive from O'Hare airport | 49-min drive from Midway airport This is the most luxurious option on this list. They have a spa, cafe, restaurant, and fitness center. $207 for king$207 for 2 queens$234 for corner king$297 for deluxe suite$225 for gran luxe king$225 for gran luxe double queen$252 for gran luxe corner king$315 for gran luxe suite (2 rooms)

Hotel Arista

8-min drive to the wedding venue (The Crawford)31-min drive from O'Hare airport | 48-min drive from Midway airport This is a very nice property with an indoor pool and fitness center. $124 for king with lounge$139 for 2 double beds with lounge

Hyatt Regency Lisle near Naperville

Travel & Hotels

Downtown Chicago

Places to Eat

For convenience, the following suggestions are located near the recommended sites (River North and The Loop neighborhoods). With any place in Chicago, we recommend booking reservations in advance. - <a href="https://beatnikontheriver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beatnik on the River</a>: A beautiful Mediterranean-inspired restaurant along on the river known for their brunch, but their entire menu is delicious. We love this place. Our favorite menu items are baba ganoush, fried rice, mezze board, shakshuka, and tuna crudo.Located in: The Loop - <a href="https://www.carouselbar.com/#menus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Francois Frankie</a>: A charming French restaurant featuring a carousel bar. We like the oysters, steak tartare, braised short rib dip, and steak diane.Located in: The Loop - <a href="https://www.tacopub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Broken English Taco Pub</a>: A casual Mexican street-style taco joint with murals, eclectic music, and a lively atmosphere. All the tacos are good and make sure to get an order of their guacamole.Located in: The Loop - <a href="https://www.barriochicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barrio</a>: A modern, upscale Mexican restaurant offering dishes like a taco tower, enchiladas, and fajitas.Located in: River North - <a href="https://www.giltbarchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gilt Bar</a>: An upscale, moody restaurant serving elevated American comfort food and classic cocktails in a speakeasy-style ambiance. We recommend their truffle bucatini, tenderloin steak tartare, prime rib French dip, and cheeseburger. The downstairs features a photobooth and you put one of the photo copies onto the hallway with the others.Located in: River North - <a href="https://www.bavettessteakhouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bavettes Bar &amp; Boeuf</a>: A French-inspired steakhouse in a moody, speakeasy ambiance known for their steak, seafood, and sides. You will especially need to book reservations at least a few weeks in advance; it's difficult to get in, but it's worth it if you can.Located in: River North - <a href="https://www.sienatavern.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Siena Tavern</a>: An Italian restaurant. We like the grilled octopus, shaved brussel sprouts, and squid ink linguine.Located in: River North - <a href="https://www.avecrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avec</a>: A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. We like the small plates and pasta dishes.Located in: River North - <a href="https://www.sushinovail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sushi Nova</a>: A solid all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant, right around the corner from where we live, with affordable sushi and a la carte options.Located in: The Loop - <a href="https://www.ramensan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ramen-San</a>: Our favorite ramen in town. We recommend the chicken and vegetable gyoza and the 10 hour tonkotsu ramen.Located in: River North - <a href="https://firecakesdonuts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Firecakes</a>: A donut shop known for its small-batch, handcrafted treats made fresh daily, offering a variety of classic and inventive flavors like the butterscotch praline and Valrhona chocolate iced.Located in: River North - <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/891f3ad8-c3ef-49d2-bdee-077c7baa363d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dessert Dealer</a>: A dessert counter located within Parlor Pizza Bar's Chicago locations, offering large dessert tacos.Located in: River North SPECIAL CHICAGO STAPLES- <a href="https://www.magnoliabakery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magnolia Bakery</a>: Classic American baked goods, and famous for their banana pudding - definitely a must-try!Located in: The Loop - <a href="https://www.portillos.com/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portillo's</a>: A fast-casual restaurant chain, renowned for its iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, and decadent chocolate cake shakes, all served in a nostalgic, Prohibition-era-themed setting.Located in: River North - <a href="https://parlorchicago.com/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parlor</a>: Rayce's favorite Neapolitan style pizza in town in a casual and cute place. - <a href="https://www.loumalnatis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lou Malnati's</a>: One of Chicago's deep dish casual restaurants. Their main competitor is Giordano's but we like Lou Malnati's better. Technically, our favorite deep dish place in town is Pequod's but it's further away/inconvenient to get.Located in: River North - <a href="https://www.robertspizzacompany.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robert's Pizza and Dough Company</a>: A great option for New York style pizza/wood-fire oven. And, it's near the water on the Ogden Slip, which feeds into the Chicago river.Located in: River North

Things to Do

We have been to all of these below sites and loved them all. - <a href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicagoriverwalk/home.html.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago Riverwalk</a>: It's a beautiful walk right by the water with places to stop for a drink, coffee, or food along the way. You can take it all the way east to the lake and connect to the lakefront trail. Jessica and Rayce live a block away from the west end of the riverwalk. - Lakefront Trail: You can walk for miles north and south on the lakefront trail seeing both city and the boats on the water. - <a href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Millennium Park &amp; The Bean</a>: Walk around the park seeing the monuments, art installations, The Bean, and walk the bridge over to Maggie Daley Park. - <a href="https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buckingham Fountain</a>: Within Grant Park, it's one of the largest fountains in the world. You can walk through the park and also see the lake as the fountain is right near the lake. At night, there are light and water shows every 15 mins. - <a href="https://navypier.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Navy Pier</a>: Walk along the pier for a view of the lake and the skyline behind you. It also includes various entertainment, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Highlights include the iconic Centennial Wheel, the Chicago Children's Museum, theaters, and seasonal events. - Architecture Boat Tour: Take a scenic cruise along the Chicago River, learning about the city’s rich architectural history. The tour highlights iconic buildings and landmarks, offering insights into the styles and stories behind Chicago’s skyline. It’s both relaxing and educational - this is the top attraction locals enjoy as well. Learn more <a href="https://www.wendellaboats.com/Boat-Tours/chicagos-original-architecture-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.architecture.org/city-tours/river-cruise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. - <a href="https://www.themagnificentmile.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magnificent Mile</a>: It's the spot for upscale shopping. This is also where you can get a cup of coffee at the <a href="https://www.starbucksreserve.com/locations/chicago-roastery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Starbucks Reserve Roastery</a>, the largest Starbucks in the world. - <a href="https://theskydeck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ledge at Skydeck</a>: Located on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), you can see a breathtaking view of Chicago from 1,353 feet above ground. It's the highest observation deck in the United States - you can see across four states on clear days. A standout feature is The Ledge - glass boxes that extend 4.3 feet from the building, so you can step out and look straight down at the city below. It also includes an immersive museum showcasing Chicago's rich history and architecture. - <a href="https://360chicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">360 Chicago</a>: ​It's an observation deck located on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center. At 1,030 feet above street level, it offers panoramic views of Chicago's skyline, Lake Michigan, and, on clear days, parts of four states. The observation deck also includes CloudBar, a cocktail lounge offering local craft beverages and light snacks. And, there are also interactive exhibits about Chicago's history and neighborhoods. - <a href="https://360chicago.com/tilt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TILT</a>: It's an enclosed moving platform that tilts visitors outward from John Hancock Center building to a 30-degree angle, providing a unique downward-facing view of the city. SOME OF THE TOP MUSEUMS- <a href="https://www.artic.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Art Institute of Chicago</a>: Founded in 1879, it's one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. It's across the street from Millennium Park. It houses a collection of over 300,000 works spanning 5,000 years of human talent. It's renowned for its extensive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including masterpieces like Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Grant Wood's American Gothic, and Edward Hopper's Nighthawks. Museum Campus:- <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Field Natural History Museum</a>: It houses over 24 million specimens and artifacts, offering exhibits like "Inside Ancient Egypt," featuring mummies and a reconstructed tomb, and "The Ancient Americas," which showcases 13,000 years of human history. Notable displays include SUE, the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil discovered, and Máximo the Titanosaur, the largest dinosaur ever exhibited. - <a href="https://www.sheddaquarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shedd Aquarium</a>: It's one of the world’s largest and most renowned indoor aquariums housing over 32,000 animals representing around 1,500 species, including fish, marine mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Exhibits include "Amazon Rising," "Wild Reef," and the "Abbott Oceanarium," which features beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins. - <a href="https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adler Planetarium</a>: The museum features three state-of-the-art domed theaters, including the Grainger Sky Theater, offering immersive sky shows. Exhibits include "Mission Moon" and "The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time". It also houses the Doane Observatory, Chicago's only public research-active observatory, enabling visitors to observe celestial objects through a large aperture telescope.

Naperville

- <a href="https://www.lechocolatdubouchard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Chocolat du Bouchard</a>: This is a perfect place if you want a sweet treat, whether it's a sweet dessert or dessert beverage (cocktail or hot chocolate). You can pick something out from their large display at their counter or order off their menu. We enjoyed this spot. - <a href="https://buona.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buona</a>: If you're looking for a quick bite to eat and you're interested in a local Chicago related classic, grab an Italian beef sandwich from this place. This is our favorite Italian beef place, and it worked out that they have a location in Naperville. - <a href="https://www.portillos.com/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portillo's</a>: Mentioned above in the Chicago section as well. If you're looking for a quick bit to eat and you're interested in a local Chicago related classic, try a Chicago hot dog from here. Their Italian beef sandwich isn't bad here, but Buona is better for that. - <a href="https://www.oldtownpourhouse.com/locations/naperville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Town Pour House</a>: This is a solid casual American restaurant with a variety of options. - <a href="https://chwinery.com/locations/naperville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cooper's Hawk Winery &amp; Restaurants</a>: This is a bit nicer dinner spot with a variety of options. And, as you can guess, they also have an extensive wine list.

- Downtown Naperville &amp; Riverwalk: It's a cute area to walk around and see the various shops, restaurants, and bars. They're all right near the riverwalk so it's convenient to then have a nice walk by the water. Here's a <a href="https://downtownnaperville.com/interactive-map/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">map of the various establishments</a>. If you got a rental car and are driving,<a href="https://downtownnaperville.com/plan-your-visit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here's a handy</a>	<a href="https://downtownnaperville.com/plan-your-visit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">parking map.</a> We really enjoyed this whole area - it's very cute. - <a href="https://www.visitnaperville.com/naperville-parks-and-recreation/riverwalk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Riverwalk Park</a>: If you're just wanting to go for a walk by the river, venture here for some trails and art pieces along the way. - <a href="https://napervilleparks.org/location/millenniumcarillon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Millennium Carillon</a>: It's a 160-foot-tall bell tower located in Moser Tower at the base of Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk. It houses a 72-bell musical instrument, making it one of only four Grand Carillons in the world. You can climb 253 steps to the observation deck and see views of Naperville, and on clear days, the Chicago skyline. Guided tours are $3 per person for ages 5 and older; children 4 and under are free.

Jessica & Rayce

Jessica & Rayce

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Over a Decade of Memories