Chicago

Food & Drink

• Au Cheval • American / Said to be the best burger in America! Feels like an upscale diner—with an amazing vibe!
• Roister Restaurant • International / Amazing food and atmosphere. Understated dishes with vibrant flavours.
• Girl and The Goat & Little Goat Diner • International / Owned by American chef and television personality, Stephanie Izard. Both restaurants are amazing.

• The Violet Hour • Cocktail bar / Artisanal cocktails in the heart of Wicker Park.
• The Aviary • Cocktail bar / An elevated cocktail experience by the Alinea Group. Try their signature 5-course tasting menu featuring cocktails & delicious bites. Note: Hefty price tag of $150+ per person their tasting menu.
• Boiler room • Bar (Closed) / Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails. The design is a mixture of trendy & trashy using retired CTA train parts.

• Intelligentsia, Osmium Coffee Bar, Gaslight Coffee Roasters, Metric Coffee Co, Sawada Coffee, Bridgeport Coffee Company

Activities & Attractions

• Rent a boat on the Chicago River • Renting an electric boat is a unique, memorable and environmentally friendly way to see the great city of Chicago.
• Watch a Chicago Cubs baseball game in iconic Wrigley Field • Wrigley Field is the oldest National League ballpark and has been home to the Chicago Cubs since 1916.
• Run or walk Chicago's scenic Lakefront Trail • One of the best waterfront paths of any city. During the summer months, this path is packed with people.

• Michigan Avenue & Magnificent Mile • The Magnificent Mile encompasses the 13-block stretch of North Michigan Avenue that runs from the Chicago River to Oak Street. With more than 460 stores, 275 restaurants, 60 hotels and unique entertainments and attractions packed and stacked along its length, The Magnificent Mile has an indulgence for every passion and every pocket.
• North Clark Street in Wrigleyville • Close to Wrigley Field, this is the go-to street for before and after Chicago Cubs games. The strip is packed with sports bars and restaurants. On a busy game day there really is no place like it! Go to a Cubs game to complete the activity.
• North Rush Street • North Rush Street (aka the Viagra Triangle) in the Gold Coast neighbourhood of Chicago is a great street. Just north of downtown Chicago, the Gold Coast is one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the entire US. Rush St is home to some of Chicago’s most famous bars, restaurants and shops.

Stays

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  The Peninsula Chicago • Five-star hotel. Top choice for everything from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events.
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  Viceroy Chicago • On the site of a 120-year-old landmark building, this hotel is one of the city's finest.
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  The Drake • No other Chicago hotel has inspired more legendary acclaim on par with The Drake.

• Wicker Park, River North, The Magnificent Mile & North Rush Street, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Loop, Lakefront Trail (great for runs) and Wrigleyville

More

• More Food • Nookies on Wells (RIP: Nookies Too), Ada Street, Avec, Big Star (chill Mexican), Carriage House
• More Drinks • Soho House, John Hancock tower (95th floor), Gilt Bar (& Library speakeasy), Billy Sunday
• Sites, Museums & Galleries • The Bean (Cloud Gate) located in Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Skydeck Chicago, Riverwalk, Field Museum, Buckingham Fountain, Museum of Science and Industry, The Art Institute of Chicago
• Parks • Millennium Park, Grant Park, Oz Park in Lincoln Park