Things To Do
Chicago Neighborhoods
Gold Coast/Mag Mile Lakeview Lincoln Park West Loop/Fulton Market
Restaurants
See below for a list of restaurant recommendations (by neighborhood). For some of these restaurants, you will need to make reservations well in advance (*). Gold Coast: Giordano's (Deep dish pizza - many locations), Gibson's (Steakhouse)* Lakeview: Tango Sur (Argentinian food/BYOB) Lincoln Park: Boka*, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (Tapas), Galit (Mediterranean)*, Pequod's (Pizza), Summer House Santa Monica (American) River North: Al's Beef (Italian beef), Portillo's (Fast casual), Lou Malnati's (Deep dish pizza - many locations), Pizzeria Portofino (Italian)*, RPM Italian (Italian)* West Loop: Aba (Mediterranean)*, Alla Vita (Italian)*, Au Cheval (Burgers - first come first serve), Gibson's Italia (Italian)*, Rose Mary (Croatian)*, Monteverde (Italian)*
Rooftop Bars
Cindy's (in the Chicago Athletic Club hotel) LH Rooftop (in the London House hotel) Raised (in the Renaissance hotel) The J Parker (in the Hotel Lincoln) Utopian Tailgate (above Second City)
Wendella Tours & Cruises
One of the most highly recommended things to do if you are visiting Chicago for the first time. The architecture boat tour is a great way to see the city and get out on the water - and is great on a nice summer day!
Wrigley Field
Summer games at Wrigley Field cannot be beat! The Cubs will be playing the Cleveland Guardians at home from July 1 - July 3 and the St. Louis Cardinals at home from July 4 - July 6. Even if you decide not to go to a game, Wrigleyville is a fun place to walk around with plenty of restaurants and bars. An alternative way to watch a game is to get tickets to a Wrigley rooftop for a unique baseball viewing experience!
The Second City
The Second City is known for legendary sketch, improv, and musical comedy. We highly recommend catching a show at The Second City if you are looking for some laughs!
Navy Pier
Navy Pier offers stunning lake views, fun rides, good food, and other fun attractions. You can take a speedboat tour or hang out on the Offshore Rooftop with great views of the Chicago skyline.
Willis Tower
For some of the best views in the Midwest, the Skydeck in the Willis Tower offers a fun experience overseeing Chicago!