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

9. Oz Park: 1-312-742-7898; www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

10. Buckingham Fountain: 1-312-742-7529; www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

11. Little Beans Café: 1-773-251-1025; www.littlebeanscafe.com

 

Where to eat

12. Little Goat Diner: 1-312-888-3455; littlegoatchicago.com

13. Eataly: 1-312-521-8700; www.eataly.com

14. Shake Shack: 1-312-667-1701; www.shakeshack.com

15. Doughnut Vault: www.doughnutvault.com

16. Xoco: www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco

17. Belly Shack: 1-773-252-1414; www.bellyshack.com

18. Intelligentsia Coffee: 1-312-548-3319; www.intelligentsiacoffee.com

 

Where to shop

19. Greenheart Shop: 1-312-264-1625; www.greenheartshop.org

20. Green City Farmers Market: 1-773-880-1266; www.greencitymarket.org

21. Unabridged Bookstore: 1-773-883-9119; www.unabridgedbookstore.com

22. Rotofugi designer toys: 1-773-868-3308; www.rotofugi.com