From Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Best Nearby (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Chicago, IL Aria Restaurant & Bar (Restaurants - Lunch) 200 N Columbus Dr Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Chicago  IL  60601 • 312-444-9494 Distance: ~69 ft User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: 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. Waves Spa (Attractions & Activities - Spas) 211 N Stetson Ave Lakeshore Athletic Club - Illinois Center, Chicago  IL  60601 • 312-616-9000 Distance: ~576 ft         Description: NEW EAST SIDE. Located near Grant Park, this spa is a favorite with Loop execs who want to relax and unwind at day's end. It offers full-service massage therapy, skin care, salt glows, herbal wraps, and nail care services. The adjacent health club is accessible to spa guests and features state-of-the-art exercise equipment. Lunchtime spa specials are a boon to busy professionals. Grant Park (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 337 E Randolph St, Chicago  IL  60601 • 312-742-7529 • 312-742-7648 Distance: ~643 ft         Description: 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. The Palm (Restaurants - Lunch) 323 E Wacker Dr Swissotel, Chicago  IL  60601 • 312-616-1000 Distance: ~666 ft         Description: 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. Millennium Park (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago  IL  60601 • 312-742-1168 Distance: ~752 ft User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: 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. Chicago Opera Theater (Attractions & Activities - Performing Arts) 205 E Randolph at The Harris Theater, Chicago  IL  60601 • 312-704-8420  • 312-704-8414 Distance: ~779 ft         Description: 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. Joffrey Ballet of Chicago (Attractions & Activities - Performing Arts) 50 E Congree Pkwy Auditorium Theatre, Roosevelt Univ, Chicago  IL  60601 • 312-739-0120 • 312-902-1500 Distance: ~783 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. The Joffrey Ballet is well-known throughout the world and has performed across the US and in England, Germany, Russia, Spain, Hong Kong, and Italy, to name just a few other places. However, the company does perform at home in Chicago each year, and the talented troupe has a well-rounded repertoire that includes a rock ballet set to the music of Prince, along with more traditional works like "The Nutcracker." Giordano's (Restaurants - Lunch) 135 E Lake Prudential Plaza, Chicago  IL  60606 • 312-616-1200 Distance: ~807 ft User Rating: 9.875 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. 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). Lizzie McNeil's (Nightlife - Pub) 400 N Mcclurg Ct, Chicago  IL  60611 • 312-467-1992 Distance: ~0.29 mi         Description: 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. Chicago Cultural Center (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 78 E Washington St, Chicago  IL  60602 • 312-744-6630 Distance: ~0.29 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: 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. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.