Some of our favorites...
Breakfast:
Beatrix (multiple downtown locations)
Lunch:
Avli: (Multiple locations) Delicious Mediterranean
Small Cheval: The best cheeseburger , fries, and milkshake!
Mott St: Good for lunch and dinner, Asian fusion
Broken Barrel Bar: Sports bar with delicious wings and patio seating
Dinner:
Aba: Rooftop views, sharable Mediterranean plates
Duck Duck Goat: Upscale, Modern Chinese food
Avec: Another delicious Mediterranean spot. Check out the River North location for a rooftop bar
Topo Gigio: Family owned Italian, with the best espresso martinis
-Take a walk on the lake or walk along the river path
-Explore Millennium Park or Grant Park
-Go on an architecture boat tour
-Explore all of the restaurants and bars in Fulton Market
-Check out some of the museums Chicago has to offer like..
The Field Museum
The Museum of Science and Industry
Art Institute of Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Adler Planetarium