There are a lot of shops and restaurants to explore! These include Anthropologie, Eddie Bauer, Lush, and several other local spots. There is also a Lou Malnati’s, serving up authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza!

This is our favorite museum in Chicago! You can see a variety of exhibits, such as Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, and the Unseen Ocean!

The SkyDeck at the Willis Tower allows you to see Chicago from the clouds! You can see the entire city and four different states from that high.

Bowlero is a huge bowling alley that also has an arcade and laser tag. Fun fact, Amanda worked at the one in Algonquin for over 5 years!

A Chicagoland staple! Alex likes the classic Chicago dogs, while Amanda’s order is the chopped salad with cheese fries.

If you’re staying at the Hotel Arista, this will be only a few steps away!

Both a speakeasy and magic performances!

Pinot’s Palette is a great spot if you’re feeling artistic while you’re in town! They have a variety of different mediums you can paint on, such as canvases or wine glasses. Plus, they have a full bar inside!

The Blackhawks are Chicago’s hockey team. Keep an eye out for the 2024-2025 season schedule to be released!

This is Amanda’s favorite bar! It’s a country bar in Chicago that also has a full food menu. They frequently have live performances.

This is one of the closest escape rooms to the hotel. Test your problem solving skills and see if you and your loved ones can make it out in time! This location has 4 different options.