Chicago's Greatest Hits

Just steps away from the Loews Chicago Hotel you will find the best food, drinks and attractions in Chicago. See our curated list of must-see Chicago stops and their distance from the hotel.

Food

Quick Bites

Chicago staples for when you're on the go

Portillo's (100 W Ontario Street)

  20-minute walk

The Wiener's Circle (2622 N Clark Street)

  Take the 151 bus north to Stockton and Wrightwood and walk west to Clark Street

Tip: Chicagoans do not put ketchup on their hot dogs.

Lou Malnati's

  8-minute walk

Giordano's

  13-minute walk

Pizzeria Uno

  13-minute walk

You can't stay in Chicago and not try deep dish pizza.

Billy Goat Tavern (Lower 430 N Michigan Avenue)

  10-minute walk
  Take the stairs down to lower Michigan Avenue

Fine Dining

Note: Many of these restaurants are hard to get reservations. The sooner you book, the better!

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse (33 W Kinzie Street)

  15-minute walk

Michael Jordan's Steakhouse (505 N Michigan Avenue)

  8-minute walk

Bavette's (218 W Kinzie Street)

 22-minute walk

Trivoli Tavern (114 N Green Street)

 
  Take the 120 bus west to Canal & Randolph/Washington then walk west on Washington Boulevard

Tre Dita (401 E Wacker Drive)

 
10-minute walk

Ciccio Mio (226 W Kinzie Street)

 
  23-minute walk

RPM Seafood (317 N Clark Street)

 
19-minute walk

RPM Steak (66 W Kinzie Street)

 
17-minute walk

Sunda (110 W Illinois Street)

 
18-minute walk

Gene and Georgetti's (500 N Franklin Street)

 
23-minute walk

Attractions

Navy Pier

  15-minute walk

Second City Chicago (1616 N Wells Street)

  Take the 151 bus north to Stockton and LaSalle and walk west on Wells Street

Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium (Museum Campus)

  45-minute walk

Gone Again Travel & Tours (5940 W Chicago Avenue, Main Floor)

  Take the 66 bus west to Chicago and Mayfield and walk west on Chicago Avenue

History of Wrigley (501 W Armitage Avenue)

  Take the 151 bus north to Stockton and Armitage and walk west on Armitage Avenue

Skydeck Chicago (233 S Wacker Drive, 103rd Floor)

  38-minute walk

Architecture, Cultural and Food Tours

Chicago's First Lady Cruises (112 E Wacker Drive, on Chicago's Riverwalk)

  10-minute walk

City Cruises Chicago (455 N Cityfront Plaza Drive)

  2-minute walk

Shoreline Sightseeing Company (Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Avenue)

  23-minute walk

Wendella Tours & Cruises (400 N Michigan Avenue)

  8-minute walk

Chicago Hauntings (various locations)

For the fans of eerie and creepy historical facts.

Chicago Pizza Tours (Robert's Pizza & Dough Company, 465 N McClurg Court)

  5-minute walk 

Historic Pullman Foundation (614 E 113th Street)

  25-minute drive

Pilsen Public Art Tours (1508 W 19th Street)

  Take the 60 bus southwest to Loomis and 18th Street then walk south on Loomis Street