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Welcome to Chicago!

Welcome to Chicago! Home of Wrigley Field, the Bean, and more! Need some fun ideas of how to spend your time while you're here? Look no further! 

Places to go...Things to see!

Navy Pier

Ride on the Ferris Wheel, have a drink with a collegue, or just walk around. The Navy Pier has plenty of things to do and see. Located 1.1 miles away and open from 11 am to 9 pm during the week.  

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Millennium Park

Located only 0.8 miles away, Millennium Park is known for "the Bean," art, the Lurie Garden, and more. Open daily from 6 am to 11 pm. 

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SkyDeck the Ledge at Willis Tower

The Ledge experience!

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At Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)- 10 minute drive from the hotel

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The Art Institute of Chicago

Open from 11 am- 5pm Monday and Thursday through Sunday, and only 1.1 miles away, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US.

 Check out the Mel Bochner Exhibit while you're here.

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The Magnificent Mile

Including more than 50 historic and famous landmarks, the Magnificent Mile is a must see when in Chicago. Here you will find landmarks, comedy shows, dining, shopping, and more.  

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Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

7 minute walk  from Hotel

 

Tuesdays on the Terrace, Jazz music 5:30-8pm (free)

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360 Chicago Observation Deck

Spend your day 1,000 feet above the ground and enjoy the best views of Chicago there is. The Observation Deck is also known for their ride, the Tilt- will you dare to be adventurous?  

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Chicago Riverwalk

Less than a mile away, the Chicago Riverwalk is a 1.25 mile path that has shopping, dining, art and more! Whether you are taking a boat ride or grabbing a drink, the Riverwalk is a definitely must see this trip.  

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Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium

 

 

 

15-20 minute drive from the hotel

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Hungry? You have options. 

  • Visit the lakefront (18-mile lakefront with various activities: biking, running, beaches and beachside dining – shore club is a fav)

  • Shop along the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave (e.g., Water Tower – 7 minute walk from hotel)

  • Stroll along the Chicago River walk (food, art, history)

  • Walk past the Merchandise Mart Art on the Mart (art projections on the building façade nightly at 9pm)

  • Kayaking along the river – Urban Kayak (historic, sunset tours, and fireworks tour)

  • Cruise along the lake with the Chicago First Lady – Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise, 5:30pm and 7pm

  • Take a Segway Tour

  • Bowl at Lucky Strike – 322 E. Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 – 8 minute walk from hotel

  • Play Darts…and Eat at the Flight Club Chicago (8 minute drive) or Point & Feather (7 minute drive)

  • Museum of Ice Cream (ice cream treat with a bit of history, traveling pop-up event)

  • City Winery Chicago – two locations one along the Chicago Riverfront and another near Fulton Market

  • Comedy at the Laugh Factory or Second City

COVID Resources

If you need COVID testing or  resources while here, the Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care in Streeterville is minutes away.

City Lights

Chicago by Night! Boat Ride

Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night.

$45 a person

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