To-Go Options:

Doughnut Vault (15 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Corey's NYC Bagel Deli on Dearborn (8 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Levain Bakery on Clark (12 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Goddess and the Baker on Grand (4 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Sit Down Options:

The Smith (12 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, next door to Levain)

LUXBAR (15 minutes walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Wildberry on Pearson (15 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, join waitlist before arriving)

Rooftop Options:

LondonHouse Rooftop (8 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Upstairs at The Gwen (Next door to the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

RAISED (13 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Local Favorites:

Green Door Tavern (20 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

The Kerryman (10 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Fado Irish Pub (10 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Butch McGuire's (22 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Near the Hotel:

Pizzeria Portofino (15 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

The Smith (12 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Gilt Bar (18 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

The Bellevue (17 minute walk from Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)

Walking Distance to the Welcome Party:

Trivoli Tavern

Parlor Pizza on Green St.

Momotaro

Ranalli's on Madison

La Josie

Chicago River Architecture Tour (several boat options available)

Lincoln Park Zoo

Bike the Lakefront

Shedd Aquarium

Wrigley Field Tours

Kayak the Chicago River