Chicago, IL
Guests flying in from out of town have two airport options of either Midway or O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
14 Miles from hotel
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
10000 Bessie Coleman Dr
Chicago, IL 60666
24 Miles from hotel
GO Airport Express Chicago Airport Shuttle
Offers shared airport shuttle transportation to and from O'Hare and Midway.
Please visit the website to make a reservation.
Rental cars are also good ground transportation options for getting to and from the airport and traveling around the chicagoland area. Best rates can usually be found online through:
www.priceline.com
www.expedia.com
www.travelocity.com
Or other travel sites where rental cars can be purchased.
Harold's Chicken Shack
Arguably the best chicken ever. If you're able, try Harold's Chicken Shack #55 on 87th and the Dan Ryan. Or for a location closer to the hotel, visit the one located at 4527 Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL. Please contact Chells or Brace with questions on how to order properly!
The DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum is the first and oldest museum dedicated to the study and conservation of African American history, culture, and art. The museum was founded in 1957 by Dr. Margaret T. and Charles G. Burroughs on the south side of Chicago.
Admission is FREE to all on each Sunday of the year from noon to 5pm. Otherwise, the museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am – 5pm for a small admission fee.
The Michael Jordan Statue at the United Center
The Michael Jordan statue is one of Chicago's favorite tourist attractions.
Literally all day long, and both prior to and after United Center events, people from all over the world come to visit and have their picture taken in front of one of Chicago's most famous and recognizable landmarks.
The statue, unveiled before a national television audience by Larry King, Jerry Reinsdorf and Michael Jordan himself in a November 1, 1994 ceremony at which the famous No. 23 was retired, sits on a 5-foot high black granite base inscribed with Jordan's basketball achievements, and the words, "The best there ever was. The best there ever will be." #nuffsaid
Chicago Architecture Tours
Chicago is the birthplace of the Ferris Wheel, home to the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and where the world’s first skyscraper was built. The city is internationally renowned for its historic and modern architecture. The Architecture Tours are the best way to see the beauty that is Chicago! The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers a wide array of walking, bus and boat tours (although it will probably be too cold for the boats). Tours vary from neighborhood tours, to must-see-sights in downtown Chicago.
The Sears Tower - The Ledge
A few years ago some rich people bought what is known to everyone from the Chi as the Sears Tower...they claim we're supposed to call it "Willis Tower." No true Chicagoan will ever call it Willis Tower #SearsTowerForLife. BUT, it's still a very cool destination to visit. The views from the skydeck are incredible, and if you have the guts, step out on the ledge!
At 1,353 feet in the air, the Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the Skydeck.
Navy Pier
For over 10 years, Navy Pier has been the place where all of Chicagoland and Tourists alike come together to enjoy all the fun and beauty of a day on Lake Michigan. Navy Pier is a tradition, and when you look at all there is to do and experience it's easy to see why that tradition gets bigger and better every year! Discover museums, shops, restaurants, shows, movie theaters, cruises, and much more!
The Magnificent Mile
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is the great Chicago shopping experience with an abundance and variety of boutiques and stores to spark every interest, meet every need and delight every visitor.
The shops on The Magnificent Mile are as diverse as the goods they sell, with towering shopping centers, chic designer studios, intimate specialty retail shops, iconic department stores, lavish luxury boutiques and trendy favorites all within an easy stroll.
Millennium Park
Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.