Travel, Stay & Do
Check out The New York Times’ recent piece on what to do when you have 36 Hours In Chicago!
Lodging Recommendations
There are literally thousands of places to stay in Chicago - from hotels to an airbnbs - that meet any taste, requirement and budget. For your convenience, we have a block of rooms held until September 27 at Hotel Lincoln. No matter where you end up, please let us know where you stay!
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Chicago is served by two major airports - O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) - as well as Amtrak service to Union Station downtown.
WHAT TO SEE, DO & EAT
There are so many things to do, see and eat in Chicago but here are some Wasserstrom faves.
Please note - If you want to try some of the fabulous restaurants here, we encourage to make a reservation in advance. Chicagoans are very organized foodies and places book up quickly.
EAT
Favorite Burger - Small Cheval on Wells
Favorite Baguette - La Fournette on Wells
Favorite Old School Seafood - Shaws in River North
Favorite New (ish) Restaurant - Rose Mary in Fulton Market
Amanda’s favorite salad - The Lunchroom at Space 519
and if you want to try deep dish (no judgements!)- Lou Malnati’s
SEE
The Art Institute of Chicago - check out Nighthawks, American Gothic, the Impressionists Galleries and The Miniature Rooms.
The Lincoln Park Zoo - this small zoo in the middle of Lincoln Park is free 365 days of the year. Our top three things here are visiting the macaques, trying to find the snow leopard and watching three new lion cubs.
The Glessner House - a 19th century house museum and an architectural treasure designed by H. H. Richardson (booking ahead is essential).
DO
Ride the L - Take the Brown Line around the Loop - you’ll weave around the buildings and over the Chicago River.
Take an architectural tour on the Chicago River - there’s no better way to see the City than by the river (booking ahead recommended).
Go on a free Walking Gangster & Blues Tour of Lincoln Park - among other things, you’ll see the site of the Valentine’s Day Massacre and where Dillinger was shot. This tour takes you back in time to the gangland wars, you know when Chicago was safer.