Chicago At A Glance

Chicago sits on the beautiful coast of Lake Michigan and has a smorgasbord of exciting events to satisfy any palate. From restaurants to night life, you will definitely find what you’re looking for in the Windy City within walking distance of the hotel or just a cab ride away. Chicago has an abundance of activities to fill any downtime. Whether it be shopping on Michigan Avenue, visiting the jellyfish at the Shedd Aquarium, or getting a few drinks while howling at the moon, there is always something new and exciting to try.

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    • Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Chicago
    • Shedd Aquarium
    • Skydeck Chicago
    • Architecture River Tours
    • Field Museum
    • Adler Planetarium
    • 360 Chicago

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    • Skydeck Chicago
    • The Field Museum
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Places to go, Things to do

  • The Art Institute of Chicago – August 2020
  • Navy Pier – August 2020
  • The Field Museum – August 2020
  • Chicago Ducky Derby – August TBA
  • Chicago Hot Dog Fest – August 7
  • Millennium Park Summer Music & Film Series – June – August
  • Chicago SummerDance – Wednesdays – Sundays, June 25 – August 22
  • Lollapalooza in Grant Park – July 30 – August 2
  • Edge Fest – August 1 – 2
  • Ginza Festival Chicago – August 7 – 9
  • Retro on Roscoe – August 7 – 9
  • Meijer Chicago Bears Family Fest – TBA
  • More Information

Find a complete list of August 2020 events in and around Chicago here

Great Restaurants

Chicago Restaurant Classics Include:

  • The Berghoff Restaurant
    History of brewing beer, becoming a restaurant during prohibition, receiving the first liquor license in Chicago following prohibition, and maintaining a men’s only bar until 1969