Things to do

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The following is a food, sights, and shopping in Chicago. It is not by any means all-inclusive. If you are looking for something that you do not see here, please feel free to call us and we will help you!

Restaurants with * are those that are a Chicago "must-experience"

Restaurants - Near the Facility

Chicago Chop House*
60 West Ontario
312.787.7100
www.chicagochophouse.com
A classic steakhouse which offers the taste of true Chicago. More than 1400 historical photos tell the tale of old Chicago, while offering awe-inspiring steaks and a wine list that features over 500 selections. $$$

Marche
833 West Randolph Street
312.226.8399
www.Marche-Chicago.com
The menu is as imaginative as the décor, with creative variations on French bistro standards. $$$$

SushiSamba Rio*
504 North Wells Street
312.595.2300
www.sushisamba.com
Offers the chic scene and menu of Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fare. Lounge in Chicago's only caipirinha bar. $$$

Catch 35*
35 West Wacker Drive
312.346.3500
www.catch35.com
Centrally located in the Leo Burnett Building, this seafood-lovers dream features 35 daily seafood specials, such as pan seared Chilean sea bass, blackened swordfish, and soft shell crabs. Land lovers will enjoy the selection of steaks, stir fry, and chicken. $$$

Gino's East*
633 North Wells Street
312.943.1124
www.ginoseast.com
A great place for people to have a good time, write on the walls, and eat Chicago's famous deep-dish pizza. $$

Frontera Grill/Topolobampo*
445 North Clark Street
312.661.1434
www.fronterakitchens.com
These adjacent restaurants share a national reputation for authentic regional Mexican cuisine. Topolobampo is the fine-dining alternative to the more casual Frontera Grill. Both serve imaginative appetizers, entrees, and sides you're not likely to find elsewhere in town. $$$

Red Light
820 West Randolph Street
312.733.8880
www.redlight-chicago.com
Thai, Indonesian, Chinese and Vietnamese flavors mingle happily with Western desserts and fine beverages at this playful place. $$$

Japonais
600 West Chicago Avenue
312.822.9600
www.japonaischicago.com
One of Chicago's trendiest dining destinations, a blend of contemporary Asian and French cuisines. A menu mix of hot and cold appetizers, house specialties, cooked entrees and sushi that is unlikely to disappoint. $$$$

Blackbird
619 West Randolph Street
312.715.0708
Named one of the 50 best restaurants in 2001. Contemporary American cuisine relying on pristine produce and simple, prettily presented preparations. $$$

Nine
440 West Randolph Street
312.575.9900
www.ninesteakhouse.com
Flashy, fabulous steakhouse impresses with accomplished cuisine and glitzy atmosphere. Contemporary American fare is consistently excellent. Try two cones appetizer, filet charbroiled to perfection, and luscious Valhrona chocolate cake. $$$

Gibson's Steak House*
1028 North Rush Street
312.266.8999
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com
This steak house celebrates all things big and brawny. Known for big martini's, big steaks, and big desserts. $$$

Green Zebra
1460 West Chicago Avenue
312.243.7100
www.greenzebrachicago.com
Expect a sleek, intimate space and almost entirely vegetarian menu. $$$

Tru*
676 North Saint Clair Street
312.202.0001
www.trurestaurant.com
Tru is a lavish setting for serious dining, anchored by French-influenced creations and spectacular desserts. $$$$

Rosebud
720 North Rush Street
312.266.6444
www.rosebudrestaurants.com
This Italian-chic ristorante serves some of the best Italian food in Chicago. The house made pasta creations are outstanding. $$$

Dragonfly Mandarin
832 West Randolph
312.787.7600
www.dragonflymandarin.com
Offers Sichuan, Hunan, and Mandarin cuisine served in a swanky lounge setting. $$

Charlie Trotter's*
816 West Armitage Avenue
773.248.6228
www.charlietrotters.com
Regarded by many as the best restaurant in America, this restaurant synthesizes European traditionalism with Asian minimalism and American ingenuity. $$$$

Signature Room*
875 North Michigan Avenue
95th Floor
312.787.9596
www.signatureroom.com
A spectacular view is offered from the John Hancock's 95th floor. Enjoy traditional American cuisine while overlooking our beautiful city.

Local Attractions

The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
(312) 443-3600
www.artic.edu/aic
Open 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday, Thursdays til 8:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Visitors pay what they wish but must pay something.

Historic Water Tower of Chicago
Corner of Chicago and Michigan Avenues
www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/ThingsToDo/CityGallery/WaterTower.html

The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr
312.922.9410
www.fmnh.org
Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Last admission at 4 p.m. Adults $17.00

Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
312-922-STAR
www.adlerplanetarium.org
Open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 Days a Week

The Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lakeshore Dr.
www.sheddaquarium.org
Open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 Days a Week; Adults $23.00

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark St.
312-742-2000
www.lpzoo.com/index_2.html
Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year. The zoo is FREE every day.

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
(800) 595-7437
Sundays - Thursdays 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission to Navy Pier is free.

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
1852 W. 19th St., Chicago
(773) 738-1503
www.mfacmchicago.org/
Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday-Sunday
Admission is free, donation suggested

Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
(312) 337-3992
www.secondcity.com
Performances nightly on three stages.
Mainstage: Mondays: $10. Sundays and Tuesday-Thursday: $17. Friday-Saturday: $19
ETC. Stage and Donny's Skybox Theatre ticket prices vary.

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Dr.
(312) 746-5100
www.garfieldconservatory.org/
Open year-round, 9:00am-5:00pm, Thursdays 9:00am-8:00pm.
Admission is free, donation suggested

Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
(312) 335-1650
www.steppenwolf.org
Performances in three theatres Wednesday-Saturday evenings with Sunday matinees.
Tickets range from $12 to $60 depending on event

Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours
224 S. Michigan Ave.
(312) 922-3432
www.architecture.org
River cruise, walking, and bus tours.
Tickets range from $10 for some walking tours to $25 for river cruises.

Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted
(773) 477-4646
www.kingstonmines.com
Music on two stages, seven nights a week at Chicago's oldest and largest blues club.
Cover: $12+

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
(773) 728-6000
www.oldtownschool.org
Concerts nightly at this internationally recognized and one-of-a-kind venue and school.
Ticket prices vary.

Jazz Showcase
59 W. Grand Ave.
(312) 670-BIRD
www.jazzshowcase.com
Chicago's premier jazz club since 1947.
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday shows at: 8:00pm & 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:00pm & 10:00pm
Sunday: 4PM, 8PM & 10 PM
Cover: $20-$25

HotHouse
31 E. Balbo St.
(312) 362-9707
www.hothouse.net
The center for international performance and exhibition.
Open 5:00pm-1:00am Monday through Thursday; 5:00pm-2:00am Friday;
5:00pm-3:00am Saturday; 5:00pm-Midnight Sunday
Cover: $7-$25

Shopping

State Street Shopping
Between Monroe and Wacker.
www.greaterstatestreet.com/SHOPPING.HTM

Wicker Park/Bucktown
Boutiques in the Near West Side
www.wickerparkbucktown.com