Eat
The Riverwalk District is centrally located and home to many of Chicago's most iconic restaurants. There is no shortage of options within a 10 minute walk from the Sheraton Grand. Here are some nearby suggestions:
Grab a slice of Chicago's famous deep dish pizza. Three of the most highly recommended: Giordano's, Gino's East, and Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. The closest Lou Malnati's (410 N. Michigan Ave.) is only a seven minute walk from the Sheraton Grand, and the closest Giordano's (130 E. Randolph St.) is only a 12 minute walk from the Sheraton Grand. The closest Gino's East (162 E. Superior St.) is approximately 12 minutes away on transit.
For breakfast/brunch, check out Yolk - Streeterville (355 E. Ohio St.) for creative, contemporary breakfast creations, Kanela Breakfast Club (502 E. Illinois St.) for organic brunch fare with a Greek flare, or, if you're in the mood for a sweeter breakfast, Stan's Donuts & Coffee (535 N. Michigan Ave.).
For a quick bite, familiar favorites in walking distance include McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, Shake Shack, and Taco Bell. For lighter fare, Roti Mediterranean Bowls (80 E. Lake St.) right across the river offers build-your-own salads and grilled options, while Nando's PERi-PERi features flame-grilled Afro-Portuguese chicken. Plus, local institution the Billy Goat Tavern (Lower 430 N. Michigan Ave.) serves up a locally famous cheeseburger, while Buona (613 N. McClurg St.) will introduce out-of-towners to the local delicacy known as the Italian Beef.
There are plenty of nearby sit-down restaurants catering to all tastes. International options range from Shang Noodle (215 E. Grand Avenue) and Qiao Lin Hotpot (210 E. Illinois St.) for Chinese classics to Eataly (43 E. Ohio St.) for traditional Italian fare. Enjoy the riverside scenery with a seafood cocktail from Legal Sea Foods (315 N. Dearborn St.), Shaw's Crab House (21 E. Hubbard St.) or one of many other options for seafood. Landlubbers might prefer the pork-centric The Purple Pig Restaurant (444 Michigan Ave.) or one of the many local steakhouses, such as Bulls legend's Michael Jordan's Steak House (505 N. Michigan Ave.)
Explore
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Skydeck - Willis Tower - Skydeck Chicago is the breathtaking, thrilling observatory atop the iconic Willis Tower. The highest observation deck in the United States, Skydeck provides views of the city. Willis Tower is about 1.6 miles from the Sheraton Grand, with multiple bus routes available.
The Bean at Millennium Park
Nicknamed "The Bean" for its sleek kidney shape, this Anish Kapoor sculpture is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza in Millennium Park. Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavilion and ice skating rink; expected to become one of the city's most popular sites. The Bean is only a 15 minute walk from the Sheraton Grand.
Wrigley Field
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. Wrigley Field is 5.8 miles from the Sheraton Grand, but right off the Addison stop on the red line. The Grand stop on the red line is a 12 minute walk from the Sheraton Grand.
after-words books
One of Chicago's most iconic new-and-used independent bookstores, after-words bookstore (23. E. Illinois St.) is only an 11 minute walk down E. Illinois St.