Downtown Chicago has something for everyone. From Grant and Millennium Parks to the Theater District and the Museum Campus, there’s no shortage of things to explore. Start charting your course of action with these destinations, below.
Beacon Tavern is a sea-meets-land eatery from celebrated restaurateur Billy Lawless (The Gage, The Dawson). The menu here is loaded with fresh interpretations of tavern classics and seafood-forward dishes and libations, which play heavily on classic American cocktails with a twist. It’s also a great happy hour spot to cozy up in their bar area to… Read more »
A sophisticated sibling to the larger Armand’s Pizzeria chain, this cozy South Loop Italian restaurant offers an old school Italian menu of classic plates and appetizer-sized pizzas (the Armand’s angle) in an upscale tavern setting with framed black-and-white photos, a few TVs, and a massive carved wood bar featuring ornate beer taps.
Chic spot offering chef-driven, New American fare and scientific cocktails in an Einstein-themed hotel.
Originally built in 1923, the arena underwent a massive renovation in 2003. Nestled in the old classical pillars, the stadium has 61,500 seats and is home the Chicago Bears NFL team. Located along Lake Michigan, Soldier Field’s neighbors include McCormick Place to the south, with the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium immediately… Read more »
A popular Navy Pier’s attraction, Seadog offers engaging Architecture Tours and Lakefront Cruises to wet and wild Extreme Thrill Rides.
Take in spellbinding performances that embrace everything from classical and modern to avant-garde. Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet has been hailed as “America’s Company of Firsts” as they were the first dance company to perform at the White House, the first to appear on television, among many more.
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