FriendsmoonPlan our friendsmoon

The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Chicago, IL

1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.

a view of a city at sunset from the top of a skyscraper
Photo by Raf Winterpacht on Unsplash

The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Where the group sleeps

  • Wrigleyville group house$400–$900 / night

    Full houses near Cubs bars and nightlife

    Sleeps 12

What you do

  • Chicago Architecture River Cruise

    Docent-led cruise through the Chicago River corridor — the best 90 minutes in the city, any season.

  • Pottery Class in Wicker Park

    Hands-on wheel-throwing in a neighborhood studio — relaxed, creative, and surprisingly meditative.

  • Spa Day at The Peninsula

    Forbes Five-Star rooftop spa with an indoor pool and gorgeous Michigan Avenue views.

  • Chicago Food Tour — West Loop

    Guided walk through Fulton Market's restaurant row with tastings at five top spots.

  • Dance Class — Latin Rhythms

    Salsa and bachata basics in River North — a fun warm-up before a night of dancing.

  • The Escape Game Chicago

    Five award-winning rooms in the Loop — fully private by default, with unlimited hints and a lobby bar partnership with Bar Louie downstairs for the post-game debrief.

Where you eat

  • Girl & the Goat

    Stephanie Izard's flagship West Loop restaurant — adventurous sharing plates perfect for a group dinner.

  • Au Cheval

    Chicago's most famous double cheeseburger — worth the wait for a late-night post-bar visit.

  • The Publican

    Long communal tables, whole-roasted meats, and a picked oyster program in the Fulton Market.

  • Little Goat Diner

    Izard's casual sibling spot with inventive brunch plates and a full cocktail menu — no wait required.

  • RPM Italian

    River North power-dining with house-made pasta and an impressive wine list — elegant and celebratory.

  • Lou Malnati's

    The quintessential Chicago deep dish experience

Plan our friendsmoon