Our staff has compiled a list of nearby favorite spots to eat and see while you are with us here in the Windy City to ensure you see and taste the very best our town has to offer!
Near McCormick:
Shor ($$)—American Diner located inside the Hyat Regency
2233 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 | Website 312-528-4140 Map
Acadia ($$$)—An airy, upscale restaurant serving seasonal New American dishes inspired by coastal Maine
1639 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 | Website 312-360-9500 Map
Hackney's Printers Row ($$)—Long-running local chain serving burgers on dark rye, sandwiches & signature onion rings
733 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-461-1116 Map
Kasey's Tavern ($$)—Set in a vintage storefront, this sports-bar stalwart pairs its TVs with a top-shelf beer list
701 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-427-7992 Map
Bar Louie ($$)—A contemporary casual dining bar and restaurant chain
47 W. Polk St., Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-347-0000 Map
Eleven City Diner ($$)—Jewish deli standards & classic American fare in a casual diner setting with a soda fountain
1112 S. Wabash St., Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-212-1112 Map
Flo & Santos ($$)—A hybrid of pub, pizzeria & Polish-American restaurant, with a casual industrial-style setting
1310 S. Wabash Ave. , Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-566-9817 Map
The Gage ($$)—Inventive American eats plus a long list of beers in a lively space with Millennium Park views
1310 S. Wabash Ave. , Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-372-4243 Map
Signature Lounge ($$$)—Cocktails, panoramic views & light bites on the 96th floor of the John Hancock building
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | Website 312-787-9596 Map
A Cab Ride Away:
Pequod's ($$)—This literary nod does deep dish in a whole new way. Hint: caramelized cheese crust
2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614| Website 773-327-1512 Map
J Parker ($$$)—On a warm night the stunning rooftop views and signature drinks are unforgettable
1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 | Website 312-254-4747 Map
Randolph and Halstead ($-$$$)—Hop in a cab and tell your driver “To Randolph and Halsted” and you will be dropped in one of Chicago’s current food meccas. Staff favorites: Haymarket ($), Green Street Meats ($$), and The Girl and the Goat ($$$)
Yuzu ($)—This BYOB sushi & robata spot is a super secret gem
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 | Website 312-666-4100 Map
Lincoln Park Zoo (free)—A staple weekend trip for Chicagoans! Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children’s area & an interactive farm exhibit
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 | Website 312-742-2000 Map
BLUES on Halsted ($)—A Chicago classic dive worthy of its abrupt descriptive name. This is real Chicago.
2519 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 | Website 773-528-1012 Map
Second City or Zanie's ($-$$)—Chicago is famous for our sense of humor so take in a improv or standup act while you’re in town
N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 | Website 312-337-3992 Map
Harold Washington Library (free)—In true literary fashion, this massive landmark is gorgeous. Be sure to check out the atrium
400 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-747-4300 Map
The Art Institute of Chicago ($$)—A world class exhibition of incredible artwork from across the centuries. Featuring now: Van Gogh’s Bedrooms, ending May 10th so hurry there!
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 | Website 312-443-3600 Map
Museum of Science and Industry ($$)—One of the largest science museums in the world, MSI has both an illustrious history and a focus on the future of science and science education. Feature Exhibit: Brick-By-Brick. Find your inner Lego builder!
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637 | Website 773-684-1414 Map
Museum of Contemporary Art ($)—One of the world’s largest contemporary art venues & just down the street.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | Website 312-280-2660 Map
Shedd Aquarium ($$$)—State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-939-2438 Map
Field Museum ($$$)—State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus Rex, Sue!
400 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-922-9410 Map
Adler Planetarium ($$)—Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers — lakefront views are a bonus
Museum Campus, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 | Website 312-922-7827 Map
City Pass—Visit www.citypass.com/chicago for a $98 City Pass to the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Museum of Science & Industry, Adler Planetarium, Willis Tower Skydeck, and Chicago 360 at the John Hancock Observatory.