Chicago is known for its many restaurants and fantastic dining scene. Below is a list of some of our favorites located within walking distance of The Langham Hotel. This is by no means a comprehensive list so please feel free to venture out. Enjoy! Brunch/Lunch • Yolk $$ (.1 miles) • Land & Lake Kitchen $$ (.2 miles) • Beatrix $$ (.4 miles) • Sweetwater Tavern and Grille $$ (.3 miles) Deep Dish Pizza (NY Style will always be better!) • Pizzeria Uno $$ (.3 miles) • Lou Malnati's $$ (.2 miles) • Giordano's $$ (.6 miles) Tapas • The Purple Pig $$$ (.3 miles) • Lil Ba-ba-Reeba! $$ (.3 miles) Steakhouses • Maple and Ash $$$$ (1 mile) • Bavette's Bar and Boeuf $$$$ (.5 miles) • Smith & Wollensky $$$ (.1 miles)
There are many bars and restaurants in the area to grab a drink. Our favorite, Untitled Supper Club, has an amazing whiskey bar and craft cocktails. Check out any of the rooftops for amazing views of the river, lake, and skyline. Bars • 320 River Bar (.1 miles) • Upstairs at The Gwen (.3 miles) • Untitled Supper Club (.3 miles) • Barstool River North (.2 miles) • Raised (.2 miles) • Radio Room (.1 miles) • The London House Rooftop (.2 miles)
While we tried to plan around this event due to the increased traffic that it brings to the downtown area, the City of Chicago moved the date to coincide with our wedding weekend. However, this is an amazing show that we look forward to watching every year! The show takes place on Saturday and Sunday on the lakefront, with North Ave beach as the central point. Friday is practice day and arguably the best day to watch as the crowds are limited. Even if you don't go to the lakefront to watch it, you will surely see the Blue Angels buzzing the rooftops and it's impossible not to hear them no matter where you are.
Go for a walk on the river! The Langham Hotel is situated right on the Chicago River. There are access stairs on most of the North/South streets. Just go for a stroll or stop in at the many bars and restaurants along the river walk. Our favorite is City Winery where you can grab a drink and appetizers. If you feel like stretching your legs a bit more, head to the Lake Shore. The Lake Shore path extends for miles in each direction. The nearest entrance is Ohio Street Beach. It's a 6 min Uber or 20-minute walk from the Langham. Once on the lake path walk as far as you like and enjoy the views. Please note that the lakefront will be very crowded on Saturday and Sunday during Air and Water Show hours (10am - 3pm).
Catch a show at The Second City! So many greats got their start here such as John Belushi, John Candy, Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, Steve Carrell, and Tina Fey.
A first-time visit to Chicago isn't complete without a stop at Millennium Park. Most visitors come to see the Crown Fountain and Cloud Gate, better known as "The Bean". You can also see a concert at the Frank Gehry-designed Pavilion, stroll through the Lurie Garden or the Boeing Galleries (here contemporary sculptures are displayed outdoors), or sign up for a bicycle tour or bike rental at the McDonald's Cycle Center.
Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions, and exhibition facilities. Ride the Ferris wheel, get some ice cream, or simply go for a stroll to view the lake and city scape.
Home to one of the country's most impressive collections of impressionist and post-impressionist art, the museum sits just south of Millennium Park.
This natural history museum houses extensive exhibits that showcase artifacts from multiple eras and destinations, as well as SUE, the facility's T. Rex who just happens to be the largest, most complete T. Rex ever discovered.
Shedd Aquarium is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums, housing around 32,000 creatures.
The first planetarium in the United States, the Adler offers unrivaled insights into our solar system.
One of our favorite activities for out-of-town visitors, architectural river cruises take you along the Chicago river (and Lake Michigan) to view some of Chicago's iconic landmarks.