For the best way to see the city, enjoy an architectural boat cruise along the river! You can't go wrong with a tour company, but our favorite is through the Chicago Architecture Center aboard the First Lady.

Near the hotel where you can find iconic Chicago sites, like the Bean and the Buckingham Fountain.

Our favorite part of the city! Head north to North Ave beach (~2.5 miles from hotel) or south to Museum Campus (~2 miles from hotel) to see great views of the city.

If the weather is nice, Divvy is a great way to get around the city. If you want a helmet, we recommend renting bikes from Bobby's Bike Hike (less than a mile from hotel).

Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not just for biking! Bobby’s offers excellent walking, biking, and food tours around the city.

A scenic spot to enjoy a walk or drink. Some restaurants might still be closed until May, but it’s worth strolling for the views.

Walk along Michigan Ave for shopping and to see some stunning architecture. Depending on the weather, the tulips may be in bloom, making the gardens a beautiful site to see.

You can't go wrong with any museum in Chicago. Some of the most popular are The Art Institute of Chicago (0.5 miles from hotel), Field Museum (~2 miles from hotel), Shedd Aquarium (~2 miles from hotel), Adler Planetarium (~2 miles from hotel), and Museum of Science and Industry (~8 miles from hotel - Uber or bus is recommended).

Everyone has their opinion on what’s best, but we prefer Lou Malnati's. The deep dish is iconic, but don’t sleep on their thin crust either! Giordano’s is a classic and just a short walk from the hotel. If you’re up for a bit more of an adventure, head to Pequod’s in Lincoln Park.

A great fast casual option for a true Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich.

Serving contemporary Greek food with lots of options, this spot is not too far from the hotel (~0.25 miles). A reservation is likely needed.

This is a great brunch spot near the hotel (~0.25 miles). You can't make a reservation, but you can join the waitlist ahead of time by going to their website.

One of our favorite brunch places in the city. It's counter service, so no reservation is required. Try their hot sauce!

A great place for deli and diner food. You might have to wait, but it's worth it for the challah french toast!

If you're in the mood for a laugh, check out a show at The Second City, a legendary comedy club where stars like Tina Fey and Steve Carell got their start. With multiple shows every night, it’s a fun, classic Chicago experience just a short Uber ride from the hotel (~3 miles).

It will be baseball season in April! Let's hope either the Cubs or White Sox are in town, so you can catch a game.

The hotel is close to the theater district. Hamilton will be in Chicago during this time at the CIBC Theater (~1 mile from hotel).