Great place to cool off from the city heat! It is definitely the more crowded beach, so beware! We love to rent bikes and bike along the shore to avoid the crowds.
The rooftop bar at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel has one of the best views in the city! It opens at 4 pm and there is almost always a line, but worth it! You can also make a reservation and skip the line! Great brunch.
West Loop / Fulton Market area has taken over Chicago in terms of amazing restaurants!! Reminder that its Chicago so definitely make reservations! A few of our favorites are: Roister Bad Hunter Au Cheval ("Best Burger in Chicago) Green Street Smoked Meats
If you haven't done it, it's definitely worth adding to your list!
There are plenty of options for Deep Dish pizza in Chicago, but in our opinion Pequods puts them all to shame (including Lou Malnatis). They are all great, but if you're in the mood to travel north a bit and most likely wait to be seated Pequods is definitely the place to get your deep dish fix!
The rooftop bar of the Ace Hotel in West Loop has one of the best views of the city! The drinks and snacks are also great.
Amazing Spot for any meal! Light California Fare close to the hotel. Definitely would recommend making a reservation!
Who doesn't want to sit along the River Walk and have a glass of wine? Tiny Tapp and City Winery are two of our favorites for this!
THEY. ARE. SO. GOOD.
This place is too cute. Located inside Cafe Bonhomme it is a great spot on the river for drinks, food and definitely pictures! Typically you can't make a reservation to sit outside in this area (unless you have a certain quantity so call if you have a big group) so its first come first serve.
Fun rooftop bar option near the hotel with great views! Other good bars in this area include Hubbard Inn, Three Dots and a Dash (tiki bar) and Bub City (Country Bar).