Things To Do
Millennium Park
Home of The Bean (Cloud Gate), Crown Fountain, and great skyline views.
Navy Pier
Ferris wheel, lake views, boat tours.
Willis Tower
Willis Tower (Sears) Step onto The Ledge — glass boxes 103 floors up 😳
London House Rooftop
You don’t have to be a guest at the hotel to go up to the rooftop. You can walk in off the street and take the elevator up during normal hours.
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s premier art museums, with a massive collection spanning thousands of years, cultures, and art styles. The museum is big! We spent 3–4 hours to fully appreciate each piece.
Field Museum
The Field Museum is all about history, has one of the largest scientific collections in the world, nearly 40 million specimens and artifacts from natural science and human culture.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
A hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits on technology, transportation, space, the human body, and historic artifacts, including a real German submarine and a coal mine simulation.
Adler Planetarium
Immersive astronomy shows and interactive space exhibits with skyline and lake views.
Shedd Aquarium
Large aquarium with thousands of aquatic species, from tropical fish to beluga whales.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Starbucks Reserve is one of Maryan’s favorite spots—a cozy, welcoming place to enjoy unique coffees and soak in the coffee craft. It spans 5 floors!
Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association
Shake Shack is a comforting classic—I love the ShackBurger, he prefers the SmokeShack, and it’s always a stop in the city. Above it, the Drawing Room is a moody, stylish lounge.
Drawing Room
After a few hours of walking in the city, we love to come to the drawing room to unwind. It is an elegant, lounge‑style space inside with a moody, stylish interior featuring comfortable seating, fireplaces, and a relaxed atmosphere. On the other side you may enjoy a game of billiards or shuffleboard.
Trivoli Tavern
Trivoli Tavern is a cozy West Loop spot with warm, stylish interiors and a menu of elevated comfort food—think pastas, pizzas, sliders, oysters, seasonal small plates, and desserts
Eataly
Eataly is a vibrant Italian marketplace with multiple floors of restaurants, cafés, and food counters, plus markets full of fresh pasta, cheeses, meats, and baked goods. It’s perfect for tasting, shopping, or enjoying an authentic Italian meal in a lively, bustling setting.
Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago
Portillo’s is hands down Our favorite spot in Chicago, we can’t get enough of their Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, and cheeseburgers. This is a must!