Chicago Attractions & Restaurants

Local Hot Spots

Looking to explore, but don't have much time? Check out this list of attractions if you have 1 hours to spare: 

• Millennium Park
• Chicago Riverwalk
•  Driehaus Museum
• International Museum of Surgical Science
• American Writers Museum

Have a little bit more time? Check out this list of attractions if you have 2 hours to spare:

• Navy Pier 
• Chicago Greeter Immersive Neighborhood Tour
• Walk in Lincoln Park and/or through free Lincoln Park Zoo
• Visit Pinipico coffee shop (our very own Lou Dias owns it!) and check out the Chicago History Museum.  
• Walk and shop the Chicago Magnificent Mile

Quick lunch spots near hotel:

• Eataly
• Sweetgreen  
• LYFE kitchen 
• Café Nordstrom 
• Beatrix 

Chicago classic tastes not to miss!:

• Garrett’s popcorn
• Deep dish pizza (try Lou Malnati’s or Gino’s East)
• Italian beef (try Portillo’s or Mr. Beef (the inspiration for the hit tv show ‘The Bear’))
• A Chicago-style hot dog (try Portillo’s)
• Rainbow Cone (Original Rainbow Cone has a location in Navy Pier)