By Casey Holley
Chicago Honeymoon Ideas
While
Chicago isn't usually a destination associated with honeymooners, the city on Lake Michigan offers activities that can make any honeymooner happy. The city offers tourist attractions such as the Willis Tower Skydeck and the Shedd Aquarium; however, there are some cozy things you can do that allow you to focus on your spouse and your new life together.
Dining
If you and your new spouse want a first-class dinner during your honeymoon in Chicago, make reservations at Charlie Trotter's. This fine-dining establishment is open Tuesday through Saturday during dinner hours. The reservation office is open every day during the day, except Sunday. According to Charlie Trotter's website, weekend reservations should be made 10-12 weeks in advance, while weekday reservations can usually be made two to three weeks ahead of time. You can reserve a regular table, kitchen table or private table.
Charlie Trotter's
816 West Armitage
Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-6228
charlietrotters.com
Accommodations
At the Hotel Monaco Chicago, you will find the Karen Neuburger Tranquility Suite, a first-class suite that provides lush accommodations. The Sweet Dreams package is ideal for honeymooners. It includes breakfast in bed for two, a welcome bag and a late checkout time. Another ideal package is the What Women Want package, which offers more amenities than the Sweet Dreams package, including an in-room movie, an in-room massage and a set of bath attire; however, it is more expensive.
Hotel Monaco Chicago
225 North Wabash
Chicago, IL 60601
866-610-0081
monaco-chicago.com
Entertainment
While you are on your honeymoon in Chicago, stop by the Navy Pier. This 50-acre facility features gardens, the 15-story McDonald's Ferris wheel, fireworks displays, stores, eateries and cruises on Lake Michigan. During the summer, you will find live performers, such as acrobats and musicians along Dock Avenue. During the winter, the Navy Pier offers an open-air ice skating rink. For a romantic evening, make reservations on one of the dinner cruises that take place at the same time as the fireworks display.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-595-PIER
navypier.com
About the Author:
Casey Holley is a medical writer who began working in the health and fitness industries in 1995, while still in high school. She has worked as a nutrition consultant and has written numerous health and wellness articles for various online publications. She has also served in the Navy and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in health administration from the University of Phoenix.
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