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Things to do and see in Chicago
Chicago - The Mecca of the Midwest is famous for its architectural beauty, vibrant culture, and colorful past.
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There is a complimentary bus to any location within 5 miles of the hotel. Ask at the front desk to schedule a ride.
- Golf Mill Shopping Mall - An indoor mall with both large and boutique shop and a food court. Turn left onto Milwaukee Ave. and go 4.0 miles. Mall website
- AMC Theater, Niles - Located in Golf Mill shopping center. A multiscreen theater to see your favorite movie. AMC Niles Website
- Lynfred Winery - Illinois winery tasting room. Turn right onto Milwaukee Ave. and go 4.7 miles. lynfredwinery.com
- Chicago Botanic Garden - 365 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and greenhouses. 100-year-old bonsai, exotic plants, walking trails or take a hop on/off narrated train. A gem of the Chicago north shore. Entrance is free but cost is $30 per car. Located 10 miles north of the hotel. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org
- Rivers Casino - A full-service casino 8 miles from the hotel. 3000 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL www.riverscasino.com/desplaines
- The Grove - Step into the past at the area's most unique 145-acre outdoor history and nature museum. Venture out on trails through mature oak forests past wetland pools and stop to watch a family of turtles sunning themselves on a log. Learn firsthand about the Native American tribes who lived on this land and the settlers who followed them. Turn right onto Milwaukee Ave. and go 1.8 miles. glenviewparks.org/thegrove
- Bahai House of Worship - One of seven Bahai temples in the world and the oldest. Features a 135-ft. white-stone dome completed in 1953. 11 miles from hotel. 100 Linden Ave., Wilmette bahai.us/bahai-temple
- Navy Pier - Take a trip to the bustling boardwalks of Navy Pier. This Chicago landmark recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with a host of new experiences including the 200-foot-tall Centennial Wheel. navypier.org
- 200 Clarendon (was John Hancock Center and Observation Deck - 1000 feet above the famed Magnificent Mile. 200clarendon.com
- Willis Tower and Skydeck - Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a one-stop Chicago experience.theskydeck.com
- Chicago Architecture - architecture.org
- Wrigley FieldWrigley Field website
- Lincoln Park Zoo - dedicated to being the place in Chicago for all things wildlife. lpzoo.org
- Chicago's Must See Museums - Discover Chicago's celebrated museums from the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium, to the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry.Museums
- Millennium Park - In the heart of the city is a 24-acre park. Public art mingles with prairie plantings with Chicago's stunning architecture as a backdrop. Millennium Park
- The Magnifiecent Mile - One of the world's great avenues, Chicago's Magnificent Mile bustles with activity, home to an array of stores, restaurants, attractions and architecture. The Magnificent Mile
- Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Historic Chicago Theatre - Chicago Theatre Tour
- Bus tours - Hop on Hop Off Bus tours
- Bike tours - Bike tours
- Segway tours - Segway tours
- Walking tours - Walking tours
- River tours - River Tours
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