Things To Do

Chicago Riverwalk

For the early risers: grab a cup of coffee and take in some of the sights that the river has to offer. For those afternoon dwellers, stop by one of the many restaurants along the river and have a drink while watching the boats come through!

Soldier Field

Catch the Bears vs. Packers Game on Sunday 10/17 at Soldier Field!

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Millennium Park

Millennium Park is more than an attraction — it’s an expression of the Chicago experience. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is home to the iconic Cloud Gate statue (aka “The Bean”), interactive fountains, tranquil gardens, free events, public art, skating rinks, rock climbing, and plenty of green space. Come explore everything Millennium Park has to offer.

Lincoln Park Zoo & Nature Boardwalk

Nature Boardwalk, once a simple manmade pond, is now a lush, natural, prairie-style garden filled with native plants and brimming with birds, frogs, fish, turtles, insects, and other wildlife. Lincoln Park Zoo manages this fully functioning ecosystem.

Field Museum

The museum is a popular natural-history museum for the size and quality of its educational and scientific programs, as well as due to its extensive scientific-specimen and artifact collection

Lakefront Trail

Chicago’s Lakefront Trails welcome residents and visitors from around the City. On any given day activity along the pedestrian and bike trails includes people commuting to work, training for marathons, caregivers with children in strollers, tourists on rental bikes, and people taking a leisurely stroll.

RPM Seafood

Dramatic multi-level restaurant overlooking the Chicago River featuring the truest expression of the world’s best fish and seafood.

Pizzeria Portofino

Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.

Aba

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant originating from Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. The bar program, crafted by Liz Pearce, showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

The J. Parker

Sitting proudly above the Hotel Lincoln, the J. Parker offers the most spectacular views in all of Chicago. As you sip on one of their signature cocktails, enjoy the unobstructed water views from one of the lounges 140 outside seats, or 55 seats inside.

Maple & Ash

Maple & Ash is redefining today’s steakhouse experience, one moment at a time. With a menu crafted by two-Michelin-star Chef Danny Grant, and a wine list named ‘one of the most outstanding in the world’ by Wine Spectator, we find a way to make every celebration one to remember.

Etta - River North

Centered around a wood-fired hearth, we create sophisticated yet familiar dishes using expert cooking techniques. With a frequently updated menu of wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, and farm fresh salads, etta is a celebration of rustic cuisine that is thoughtful of the season.

Gibsons Italia

Gibsons Italia is a modern steakhouse featuring a world-class tour of beef and authentic Italian pastas and risottos.

Duck Duck Goat

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her version of reasonably authentic Chinese food to Chicago's Fulton Market District. Duck Duck Goat is Chef Izard’s third venture with Boka Restaurant Group and features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rices and more

Au Cheval

Au Cheval has become one of the hardest spots to get into in Chicago and a lot of the reason for that can be attributed to their cheeseburger. Six months in, even before Bon Appetit declared it the best in America, the Au Cheval cheeseburger had become the talk of the town.