There's certainly nothing second-rate about the Second City. Outside the walls of the hotel walls lies an abundance of restaurants, museums, parks, cool accents, and other attractions. The following is but a short list of places to dine, drink, play, or just grab a bite to eat between committee sessions. Have fun, it's mandatory!

Restaurants

Billy Goat Tavern - quintessential Chicago tavern & grill | Map

Carnivale - Nuevo Latino cuisine | Map

Fogo de Chao - Brazilian steakhouse | Map

Giordano's Pizza - Famous for its deep-dish pizza. | Map

Hot Doug's - Chicago-based restaurant specializing in a variety of hot dogs and sausages | Map

Melting Pot - Premier fondue restaurant | Map

Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar - Italian | Map

State and Lake | Map

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Late Night Restaurants & Bars

Bin 36 - Wine & Cheese Bar | Map

Elephant & Castle - Pub & Restaurant | Map

Miller's Pub | Map

Monk's Pub | Map

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta | Map

Museums

Adler Planetarium | Map

Art Institute of Chicago | Map

Chicago Cultural Center | Map

The Field Museum of Natural History | Map

Museum of Contemporary Art | Map

The Shedd Aquarium | Map

Coffee Shops

Cafe Descartes | Map

Intelligentsia | Map

Starbucks | Map

Theatre Venues

For a full list of theatre venues, click here!