Where to stay?

Friday night will be in Lincoln Park (north of downtown) and Saturday night will be in West Loop (west of downtown). You can't go wrong with a hotel or AirBnB anywhere in these or surrounding neighborhoods. Check out Streeterville/River North for a safe urban spot near the lake, or Wicker Park for a more relaxed neighborhood that houses a lot of our favorite restaurants and bars. Please reach out if you want any additional advice!

What to do?

Spend time with us! Or, if we're busy:

• Take an architecture boat tour. (We loved the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center's tour.)

• Enjoy a walk/run on the lakefront trail. We encourage you to jump in the water!

• Visit the Museum of Science and Industry, the Art Institute, or the Lincoln Park Conservatory (indoor botanical garden!)

• Visit the new Obama Presidential Center and/or UChicago's beautiful campus in Hyde Park (Ali loves Plein Air cafe for a snack or lunch).

Where to eat/drink?

How should I get around?

You can get around Chicago by taking the L, city buses, or uber/lyft. If you plan to drive to our events, street parking near Cafe Ba Ba Reeba on Friday could be challenging, but the restaurant also offers valet parking. On Saturday, there should be ample street parking around Maxwell's Trading.

If you are flying into O'Hare, the blue line train is a good option to get into the city. You can also take an uber, lyft, or taxi from O'Hare or Midway airports.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes, babies and older kids are welcome!