Conveniently located in the River North neighborhood, a short walk or drive from our Level River North location, Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery is a local gathering spot serving up 56 taps with a selection of 36 rotating craft beers as well as a curated wine and spirits list. When ready to pair your brews, have a look at their chef-driven menu which focuses on beer pairings in addition to incorporating beer as part of many of the dishes offered. 

Located on a rooftop patio in Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District, Aba brings Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. Their exceptional bar program is crafted by Liz Pearce and showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits. 

Pre-COVID times, Giant operated as a teeny tiny restaurant with a not so tiny reservation waitlist. During the pandemic, Giant took it’s food to the streets via their food truck, and today, they are back to indoor dining, serving simple, delicious food. Menu items not to miss include their saffron tagliatelle, pizzas and burroti (a burrito wrapped in roti bread), and of course their dark chocolate microwave cake served with banana ice cream and halva. 

A two-minute stroll from Level River North you’ll find a rooftop patio inspired by the leisurely style of dining found in coastal towns along the Iberian Peninsula. Take in sweeping views of the Chicago skyline while you sip on bar avec's line-up of crafted cocktails and nosh on classic Spanish cuisine inspired by seaside diners. Be sure to try their bacon-wrapped chorizo stuffed dates and their salt cod brandade – two bar avec fan-favorites. 

The 1.25-mile long Chicago Riverwalk path includes four distinct districts: The Confluence, The Arcade, The Civic and the Esplanade. The Riverwalk is a treasured natural amenity that allows a close proximity to the waterway while strolling past famous architecture. Grab a glass of wine at City Winery or a cold beer at Chicago Brewhouse. Boat and kayak rentals are also available for those wanting to get out on the water.

Millennium Park is home to iconic public art installations such as Cloud Gate, also known as “the bean”, this 25-acre park is popular with everyone. Depending on the time of year, the park hosts all sorts of community events, arts programming and even has a 3.5-acre urban sanctuary, the Lurie Garden.

Lakeview encompasses a bunch of smaller areas — East Lakeview, the Southport Corridor, Wrigleyville, and Northalsted (also known as Boystown), Chicago’s LGBTQ+ neighborhood. Head to Southport Avenue for popular chains mixed in with trendy boutiques. And along bustling Belmont Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Clark Street, Halsted Street, and Broadway Street, you can hunt for both vintage feels as well as the latest designer clothes. If you are hunting Chicago Cubs gear or souvenirs, you’ll find lots of stores and stalls all around Wrigley Field. Also for a unique way to remember the city, visit Waxman Candles with candles and fragrances inspired by Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Come here for the charming streets lined with both Victorian row houses but also local boutiques. The area around Armitage Avenue and Halsted Street is home to some of the city’s most popular shops. Check out All She Wrote, a charming stationary shop with thoughtful gifts, and also make a stop at Laudi Vidni (“individual” spelled backwards) for custom leather bags and accessories that are handcrafted and then shipped directly to you.