Here are a few touristy things to do close to the hotel
Chicago's First Lady Architecture Cruises
112 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, (847) 358-1330
The best architecture tour in the city.
Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
Walk out the front door of the hotel, cross the street, and take the stairs down to river level to enjoy a walk along the river and/or drinks at a number of spots below street level.
Cloud Gate
Chicago, IL 60602
The world famous "Bean"
Buckingham Fountain
301 South Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
John Hancock Observatory
875 North Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 751-3680
Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck
232 South Franklin Street, 103rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Crown Fountain
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Illinois' #1 tourist destination... let me know if you are able to figure out why. :-)