- 600 N. Lake Shore Drive, Gold Coast
There's a bit of sand at this downtown beach, but there's no beach house or washroom. But it is near Navy Pier and lots of downtown hotels, which attracts a lot... READ MORE
There's a bit of sand at this downtown beach, but there's no beach house or washroom. But it is near Navy Pier and lots of downtown hotels, which attracts a lot... READ MORE
Next to Oak Street Beach, this is the place to see and be seen. And this beach has a newly renovated beach house that looks like a boat. There's plenty of volle... READ MORE
Two tennis courts, softball field, volleyball court READ MORE
This is Chicago's most famous beach, making it popular with suburbanites, tourists and locals alike. The rather large beach is in the shadow of the John Hancoc... READ MORE
This 13.32 acre park has basketball courts, tennis courts, an asphalt volleyball court, a play area for children and a bike path around the park. Oz Park is al... READ MORE
Want to know where Chicago's top chefs get the produce, meat and cheese served in their restaurants? It's here, at Chicago's premier farmers market. READ MORE
The Ritz-Carlton name alone evokes luxury, and the Mag Mile location does not disappoint. Set atop Water Tower Place, the hotel towers over North Michigan Avenu... READ MORE
Advantageously located in the heart of the Mag Mile shopping district, the Wyndham is a retreat for both business and pleasure travelers. There are plenty of sp... READ MORE
The W Lake Shore and its ultracool lounges, Wave and Whiskey Sky, have become a nighttime mecca for wannabe hipsters. But the hotel itself isn't half-bad, eithe... READ MORE
A European-style luxury hotel, the Sofitel is a striking triangular structure -- designed by Parisian architect Jean-Paul Viguier who won the commission in a co... READ MORE
Around the corner from the Magnificent Mile, the Affinia Chicago gives guests views of Lake Michigan or the city. The boutique-style property has mostly suites,... READ MORE
This one-room salon is housed in the maze of studios dubbed "Studio Salons" in a North Side office building. But don't let the small workspace and modest surrou... READ MORE
A grandiose entrance leads to an indoor lap pool with artsy glass tiles, manicure and pedicure suites, massage rooms and an expanded fitness center. At the fitne... READ MORE
The fitness studio offers high-intensity, 20-minute strength-training workouts with personal trainers. READ MORE
This Gold Coast hotel plays host to restaurants Ria and Balsan. Need a drink? Head up to the hotel's second floor to Bernard's Bar, a leather and suede-decked d... READ MORE
Avieve Salon and Day Spa is committed to setting high standards of excellence with continuous education to achieve a high quality of service and integrity for a... READ MORE