This mall and the Big 10 Headquarters are located within walking distances from the hotel. Nice options if you don't want to go to downtown Chicago.
This route will get you to the heart of downtown Chicago. It takes about 40 minutes each way and there are many attractions to see from this station. - Millennium Park / The Bean: It's the tourist thing to see but if you have not been to Chicago before it's fun to check out. - The Art Institute of Chicago is across the street from The Bean - If the weather is nice, you can walk to the Lakefront trail which is a pedestrian trail right along Lake Michigan. - A Christkindlmarket with holiday treats/drinks next to the Washington Station - The Chicago Riverwalk - Michigan Avenue: Lots of shopping and fun holiday themed windows at Macy's
The second oldest field in baseball located within an iconic neighborhood. While you won't be able to see the field, you can walk around the stadium and the surrounding area. During the holiday season, there is a smaller Christkindlmarket and all of the surrounding bars are holiday themed. Some of our favorites include The Graystone Tavern, also known as "8 Crazy Nights" (A Hanukkah Themed Bar), Sluggers (no holiday theme, but an Indiana Hoosiers bar with batting cages on the top floor), and Old Crow Smokehouse ("Santas Workshop"). Either take an Uber/Lyft or take the Blue Line train to the city from Rosemont. From the Blue Line, you can transfer to another line to get to Addison OR take a bus/uber to Wrigleyville.
- Ema (River North - city or Glenview - suburbs): Mediterranean, tapas style, amazing flavors - Aba (West Loop): sister restaurant of Ema. Mediterranean, tapas style, rooftop view of the city - Rosemary (West Loop): Croatian, incredible flavors, fabulous experience - Yellowtail (Lakeview): Great sushi spot in the heart of Lakeview - Beatrix (around the city): Upscale American brunch - Steingold's (around the city): Peak Jewish deli vibes, quality bagels (which we lack in Minneapolis)
- Bagel & Bialy (Buffalo Grove): Classic Jewish-style deli - Kauffman's Deli (Skokie): another Classic Jewish-style deli spot - AltThai (Arlington Heights) - Robin and Brian's go-to Thai restaurant - Graeters (Northbrook) - Brian's favorite ice cream place EVER.