Magnificent Mile, Magnificent City from The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Westin Michigan Avenue is located on Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, steps from Lake Michigan, award-winning restaurants and premier shopping. Plus, we're within walking distance from the Midwest's most popular tourist and leisure destination, Navy Pier. Get immersed in the unique culture of Chicago and let The Westin Michigan Avenue transcend your next visit to the Windy City.



Start your day with breakfast at Tempo Cafe, then hop on board the Double Decker Bus/Trolley bus tour. The tour will give you an overview of the city with the option of getting on and off at all the main points of interest, which includes the Millenium Park and The Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). For a quick rush, stand on the new ledge that puts you 1,353 feet and 103 floors over the Windy City at the Willis Tower.




That's enough to get the tummy going for lunch, so walk a few blocks and enjoy Chicago's institution, Lou Mitchell's Restaurant and Bakery. Hop back on the trolley and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the Art Institute and their new addition, the Modern Wing.





On the way back to the trolley stop, cut through the Millenium Park, the 24.5 park featuring Cloud Gate (a.k.a. The Bean) and the interactive Crown fountain. If it was too long of a day, just order in a Gino's pizza for dinner.







Tempo Cafe
6 East Chestnut Street, Chicago IL 60611
(312) 943-4373
http://tempocafechicago.com/

The Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
615 West 41st Street, Chicago IL 60609
http://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/

Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3530, Chicago IL 60606
http://www.willistower.com/

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant
565 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago IL 60661-5701
(312) 939-3111
http://www.loumitchellsrestaurant.com/

The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60603-6404
http://www.artic.edu/aic/

Millenium Park
(312) 742-1168
http://www.millenniumpark.org/generalinformation/index.html 

Gino's East, Downtown Chicago
162 East Superior Street, Chicago IL 60611
(312) 266-DEEP (3337)
http://featuredfoods.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/a-store/c-GinoAns_East.shtml?E+scstore+ginos

There's much more to see in Chicago. Get your day started by heading down to the museum campus. Three museums - The Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium are all set in a park with breathtaking views of the city skyline. If the pizza didn't hold you over to the next morning, take the city bus towards the museum campus and enjoy brunch at the Bongo Room or 11 City Diner. Don't forget to check out Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears.






There's more to see! Jump on a water taxi and head over to the Navy Pier. From spectacular fireworks displays to seasonal special events, there is always something happening at Navy Pier! Enjoy world-class theatrical productions at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, larger-than-life cinema at the IMAX Theatre, and the Children's Museum. Plus, Navy Pier produces hundreds of free shows, concerts, and special events for all ages featuring The Buccaneer Pirates, Navy Pier's mascot Patch, jugglers, magicians, marching bands, as well as cultural groups performing music and dance from around the globe. Have a light lunch, pick up a few souvenir items, or take an architectural boat tour before taking a leisurely walk back to the Magnificent Mile for more shopping. Michigan Avenue, where the urban experience awaits you! There's always something happening on the Magnificent Mile featuring annual events, world class shopping and dining for the whole family. Get some rest because we are hitting some of Chicago's best blues and jazz clubs tonight.

The Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60605-2495
(312) 922-9410
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/

John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60605
(312) 939-2438
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/

Adler Planetarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60605
(312) 922-STAR
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/

Bongo Room (South Loop neighborhood)
1152 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60605
(312) 291-0100

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611
(312) 595-PIER
(800) 595-PIER
http://www.navypier.com/ 

The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association
625 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-3570
(312) 409-5560 (Seasonal Event Hotline)
http://www.gnmaa.com/ 

Get out and explore Chicago's neighborhoods, by heading north to Lincoln Park. Spend the morning at Lincoln Park Zoo, have lunch at the Adobo Grill in Old Town and walk the neighborhood that is filled with boutiques and cafes. Grab a cab and head over to the Wrigleyville neighborhood and visit the famous Wrigley Field home of the Chicago Cubs.







Chicago has many ethnic neighborhoods; head to the south side and grab some lunch at Joy Yee's Restaurant in Chinatown. Baseball is alive and well on the south side, too. Head over to the US Cellular Field and catch a White Sox game. Still feeling like cheering on your team after the game? Head on over to Bull and Bear for their famed burgers or simply return to the Westin to relax and enjoy the rest of your evening with in-room spa services.




Adobo Grill
1610 North Wells Street, Chicago IL 60614
(312) 266-7999
(312) 266-9299
http://www.adobogrill.com/

Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL 60613
(312) 645-9511
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/

Joy Yee Noodle Plus
2159 South China Place, Chicago IL 60616
(312) 842-8928
http://www.joyyee.com/

US Cellular Field
333 West 35th Street, Chicago IL
(312) 674-1000
http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/

Bull and Bear Bar and Grill
431 North Wells, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-5973
http://www.bullbearbar.com/