Forget Vegas: 6 Cool Spots to Host Your Bachelorette Party.
You may have found Mr. Right. But no trip down the aisle can be considered complete without first saying so long to singledom with your best girlfriends (and a bottle of champagne or three) in tow. Though it might sound like a cakewalk, throwing a first-rate bachelorette party. It can be exceptionally tricky (not to mention stressful), with location, activities, and top-notch eateries playing a major role. Not sure where to kick off the party planning? Ditch the male stripper scene and typical Vegas affair and send off your “Ms.” status in style at these hot spots.
Chicago
Where to Stay
Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. A cool 10-minute walk from famed shopping destination the Magnificent Mile. The Waldorf Astoria Chicago offers spacious, airy rooms with deep-soaking tubs for relaxing downtime. As well wet bars for in-house cocktail crafting, and a 24-hour in-room dining service for late-night bites. And when the tourists on the Mag Mile get to be a bit too much, you’re just steps from the relative calm of Oak Street. With its fashionable retailers, spas, and top-notch dining.
Where to Eat
There is no shortage of great eateries in Chicago, from pizza to seriously haute cuisine, but for a good post-night-out brunch, head to Logan Square’s Lula Cafe. This major player in the farm-to-table movement has been open since the late ’90s and brunch tables are still notoriously difficult to come by (and walk-in only on weekends), thanks to Lula’s fresh take on traditional breakfast items (the Cornbread French Toast, for one, comes with Klug Farm plums).
Where to Drink
An always-elegant fixture in Chicago’s Wicker Park, The Violet Hour is a perennially popular spot for pre-Prohibition-inspired cocktails.
What to Do
Grab a towel and sunscreen and head for Oak Street Beach. The downtown oasis is just steps from Chicago’s skyscraper-filled backdrop.
After you’ve showered, ride the L over to Chicago’s Second City. Known for its laugh-out-loud sketch and improv shows, The Second City boasts a series of highly successful alumni including Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Stephen Colbert, to name a few.
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