Accurately titled, “Friends Experience — The One in Chicago” is a two-level pop-up located at The Shops at North Bridge (540 N. Michigan Avenue) that will make you feel like you're actually walking through Central Perk and hanging out at Monica and Rachel's iconic apartment!
There are 12 highly detailed and immersive activations where you can look at actual scripts, original costumes, and amazing re-creations that will transport you to the 90s.
AND of course, there will be amble selfie and Instagram opportunities throughout! Yes, you can sit on the resurrected brown couch with a coffee mug and pretend you're chilling in Central Perk with the gang!
You can also snap a video of you helping your friends get the couch up the stairs while yelling "Pivot!" at this activation pictured below.
Oh, and while browsing around there will be a 90s inspired playlist bumping through the speakers which will no doubt play "I'll Be There For You," by the Rembrandts (the show's iconic theme song). It's easy to see that the creators thought of everything when designing the pop-up experience.
They are also taking COVID-19 precautions very seriously with temperature checks upon entry, hand sanitizing stations throughout, sterilization of all surfaces, timed entry for groups, and disinfecting wipes found in every room.
The interactive experience opens today, October 1st, and will remain open until January 3rd, 2021. Admission is $35 per person and for more info visit HERE.