Where to stay
1. Hotel Lincoln: 1-312-254-4700; http://tinyurl.com/ou4tu9x
2. The James: 1-312-337-1000; www.jameshotels.com/chicago
3. The Palomar: 1-312-755-9703; www.hotelpalomar-chicago.com
4. Swissotel: 1-312-565-0565; www.swissotel.com/chicago
5. Embassy Suites: 1-312-943-3800; www.embassysuiteschicago.com
What to do
6. Lincoln Park Zoo: 1-312-742-2000; www.lpzoo.org
7. North Avenue Beach: 1-773-363-2225; www.cpdbeaches.com
8. Shedd Aquarium: 1-312-939-2438; www.sheddaquarium.org