German Village is a cute area to explore-grab a cup of coffee @ Staufs or Fox in the Snow, a bite to eat at Katzingers, and take stroll around the red-brick neighborhoods & Schiller Park
The Short North is an area with many bars, restaurants, & shops. Walk just a half mile north up High Street & you can't go wrong with any restaurant. Pint house is great for bar bites, drinks, & watching games. Forno Kitchen has a great happy hour (but make a reservation). The Guild House & The Pearl are both close to the hotel & also very yummy.