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Aria Restaurant & Bar |
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200 N Columbus Dr, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Chicago 60601 • 312-444-9494
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DOWNTOWN. This hotel dining room has made quite a name for itself even outside of the property's confines. It draws rave reviews from business folks and other locals who can't get enough of the kitchen's Continental-Asian fusion fare. Flatbread pizzas and pan-roasted Osaka black cod are notable, along with masaman-style braised veal shank and chestnut-crusted filet of striped bass. The dining room is nicely accented with mosaics and tapestries, and a sushi-and-sake lounge promotes relaxed nibbling. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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The Palm |
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323 E Wacker Dr, Swissotel Chicago, Chicago 60601 • 312-616-1000
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~648 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. Perhaps best known for the caricatures of celebrities that grace its walls, The Palm also serves some of the best steaks in town. The Chicago branch of this New York-based establishment has been enthralling local politicians and sports figures, as well as business guests and out-of-towners, since its 1980 opening. Impeccable service makes dining in this beautiful room all the more enjoyable. Dark woods, rich leathers, hardwood floors, and fine linens blend to create an atmosphere conducive to romance or business. |
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Grant Park |
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(Attractions - Parks) |
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337 E Randolph St, Chicago 60601 • 312-742-7529 • 312-742-7648
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Distance:
~667 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. From ice-skating in the winter to viewing blooming roses in the summer, Grant Park offers a variety of relaxing activities. You can stroll through Versailles-type rose gardens, take part in a pick-up volleyball game, or admire the lakefront views offered by the 300-acre park. Highlights include free concerts during the summer and Grant Park's Buckingham Fountain with its 133 water jets – a marvel to see. |
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Chicago Opera Theater |
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(Attractions - Performing Arts) |
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205 E Randolph St, The Harris Theater, Chicago 60601 • 312-704-8420 • 312-704-8414
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Distance:
~747 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. Since 1974, Chicago Opera Theater has been entertaining residents with top-quality performances of operas from the 17th, 18th, and 20th centuries. Professional singers have graced the stage and taken on works like "L'incoronazione di Poppea" by Claudio Monteverdi and "Death in Venice" by Benjamin Britten. |
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Giordano's |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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135 E Lake St, Prudential Plaza, Chicago 60601 • 312-616-1200
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Distance:
~826 ft * |
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THE LOOP. No trip to the Windy City is complete without sampling the distinctive deep-dish pizza. A great place to start is the Prudential Plaza location of this popular Chicago-style chain, whose spinach deep-dish has gained legendary status. If meat is your thing, go for the classic cheese pie topped with pepperoni, sausage, and fresh garlic. A variety of pasta and salad dishes is also available. When you head back home, you may get the craving for Giordano's. Don't fret: you can order frozen pizzas via their website! There is another location at 730 N Rush St (312-951-0747). |
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User Rating: 9.875
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Millennium Park |
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(Attractions - Parks) |
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201 E Randolph St, Chicago 60601 • 312-742-1168
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~1070 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. One of Chicago's top attractions, Millennium Park is a 24½-acre park that features an ice-skating rink, outdoor theaters, and attractive tree-lined promenades. Thousands of people gather here each day to take in the park's beauty over lunch or to enjoy its many fascinating sights, among them the dynamic "Crown Fountain," two towering glass structures that feature changing videos and lights dramatically bathed by cascading water. The stunning Harris Theater for Music and Dance, a state-of-the-art facility that hosts performances by groups like the Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater, is also located in Millennium Park. Bounded by Columbus Drive and Michigan Avenue to the east and west and Randolph and Monroe Streets to the north and south, respectively. |
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User Rating: 8
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Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise |
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112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago 60601 • 312-922-3432 • 312-902-1500
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Distance:
~1284 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. Seeing Chicago's architectural beauty from the decks of a river cruiser is a must. One of the city's most unique tours, the river cruise, hosted by the Chicago Architectural Foundation, takes you along the north and south shores of the lake. Tours are available late April through mid-November and run about an hour and a half in length. Purchase tickets at 224 South Michigan Avenue, and board at the southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. |
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User Rating: 7.875
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Lizzie McNeill's |
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(Nightlife - Pub) |
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400 N Mcclurg Ct, Chicago 60611 • 312-467-1992
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Distance:
~0.26 mi * |
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RIVER NORTH. This diminutive Irish pub draws a mix of locals that like to swill Harp and Guinness and listen to the jukebox as they relax in front of the fireplace. The menu includes a mix of basic bar eats, including burgers, appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. Of course, many of the items are Irish in nature, like the Irish stew and the corned beef sandwich. |
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Chicago Cultural Center |
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78 E Washington St, Chicago 60602 • 312-744-6630
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Distance:
~0.28 mi * |
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THE LOOP. This stunning neo-classical building boasts glass domes and mosaic walls and was once the main branch of the Chicago Public Library. Today, it serves as a multimedia art complex, offering such things as daytime and evening concerts (often free of charge). The Museum of Broadcast Communications and a lovely shop selling arts and crafts reside here, and the gallery displays rotating art exhibits. Dance, theater, music, and symphony performances are also hosted. Call the Department of Sponsored Events for current schedules. |
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User Rating: 10
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Park Grill |
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11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago 60602 • 312-521-7275
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Distance:
~0.29 mi * |
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THE LOOP. Located in Millenium Park, this popular restaurant offers terrific views of the park grounds and outdoor ice rink in the winter. They serve a reputable menu of modern favorites, from Rushing Waters rainbow trout to prime sirloin steak with pommes frites. Wine available by the bottle, glass or quartino. |
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