Chicago Trip Itinerary
Oct 7–11, 2026 • Eric, Melissa, Robert (8) & Molly (3)
Reservations & Babysitting
- Oct 7–9: Residence Inn River North (Conf: #92643512)
- Oct 9–11: The Langham (Itinerary: #10316B16672153) Connected Rooms
- Friday Dinner: Legal Sea Foods @ 6:30 PM (Conf: #79803)
- Kids Suite: Langham 8th Floor (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Jovie Sitters:
- • Friday, Oct 9: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- • Saturday, Oct 10: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Parking & Driving
- Drive Route: I-94 W from Ann Arbor (~4 hrs 15 mins)
- Near Residence Inn: Greenway Self-Park (60 W Kinzie St)
- Near The Langham: River East Center Self Park (300 E North Water St)
- Near The Langham (alt): Millennium Park Garage (5 S Columbus Dr)
Daily Schedule
Wednesday, Oct 7: Arrival & Exploration
- • Drive in from Ann Arbor. Check-in at Residence Inn (4:00 PM).
- • Walk along the Chicago Riverwalk right outside the hotel.
- • Dinner: Lou Malnati's, Quartino, or Beatrix.
Thursday, Oct 8: Aquarium & Play Park
- • Morning: Shedd Aquarium (Polar Play Zone & Caribbean Reef).
- • Afternoon: Maggie Daley Park Play Garden.
- • Dinner: Pizzeria Portofino, Doc B's, or Yardbird.
Friday, Oct 9: Zoo & Adults' Night Out
- • Morning: Lincoln Park Zoo (Pritzker Children's Zoo & Farm).
- • Afternoon: Check-in at The Langham & Kids Suite play time.
- • 6:00 PM: Jovie sitter arrives. Kids meal carry-out in room.
- • 6:30 PM Date Dinner: Legal Sea Foods (Conf: #79803).
- • 8:00 PM: Welcome Reception at The Bad Apple (658 W Belden).
Saturday, Oct 10: Museum & Wedding Day
- • Morning: Chicago Children's Museum (Navy Pier, ~1 mi from The Langham).
- • 4:30 PM: Jovie sitter arrives. Kids meal carry-out in room.
- • Evening: Erin & Brandon's Wedding & Reception.
Sunday, Oct 11: Departure
- • Breakfast at Travelle or Do-Rite Donuts.
- • Drive home to Ann Arbor via I-94 E. Marathon Today