What are the best things to do in Chicago?

Chicago is an exciting destination, where music, food, architecture, history, and innovation collide. Get out and discover the Windy City’s most iconic attractions and landmarks, including the Willis Tower Observation Deck, the Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park. Enjoy shopping on the Magnificent Mile, concerts and events in Grant Park, walk along Lake Michigan, or see the Chicago Cubs play at historic Wrigley Field. Please reach out to our 24-hour concierge if you have any questions.

How far is Millennium Park from the hotel?

Silversmith Hotel is located one block or a 2-minute walk from Millennium Park in the Loop. Chicago’s urban playground features incredible landscape design and public art, beautiful architecture, performing arts, concerts on the Great Lawn, and attractions like Lurie Gardens, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, and the world-famous Cloud Gate statue.

What are the best events in Chicago?

Chicago offers many events and festivals throughout the year that celebrate the city’s music, culture, art and heritage. Popular annual Chicago events are the Chicago Wine Fest in April, Chicago Blues Festival in June, Millennium Art Festival in June, Pride Fest Chicago in late June, Fourth of July Fireworks at Navy Pier, Grant Park Music Festival, June through mid-August, Millennium Park Music Series, June through August, Taste of Chicago in July, and the famed Chicago Jazz Festival at the end of August. The city’s parks and neighborhoods are filled with fun events and street fairs in the spring and summer, like the World’s Largest Block Party in June.

Downtown Chicago Hotel in the Loop

Tucked into the heart of Downtown Chicago, location defines the vibrant atmosphere of Silversmith Hotel. With quick access to Chicago's preeminent destinations, intimate luxury meets Chicago energy with boutique accommodations polished to perfection. Centrally located in the vibrant Downtown Chicago Loop, one block from Michigan Avenue and State Street, guests are situated at the epicenter for dynamic discovery. Historic landmarks, world-renowned restaurants, professional sports venues, urban parks, iconic attractions, and a thriving arts and culture scene are right outside. Stay in the Loop at Silversmith.

Chicago Transportation

"el" Train Station - 0 mile
Amtrak Station - 1 mile

Midway Airport - 12.5 miles
Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 18.6 miles

Nearby Cities

Oak Park - 9 miles
Evanston - 14 miles
Rosemont - 18 miles

Oak Brook - 18 miles
Naperville - 31 miles

Directions

From Midway International Airport (MDW)

Take Cicero Avenue North to I-55
Take I-55 East to I-90/94 West
Take I-90/94 West to the Washington Street exit
Take Washington Street East to Wabash Avenue
Turn right on Wabash Avenue
Go 1 block South on Wabash
Silversmith Hotel is located on the right
Public transportation by train is also available, click here for more details

From O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Take I 90/94 East to the Washington Street Exit
Take Washington Street East to Wabash Avenue
Turn right on Wabash Avenue
Go 1 block South
Silversmith Hotel is located on the right
Public transportation by train is also available, click here for more details

Directions to Hotel

Attractions

Millennium Park - 0.1 mile
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.2 mile
Grant Park - 0.2 mile
Willis (Sears) Tower - 0.3 mile
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 0.4 mile
Civic Opera House - 0.5 mile
Chicago Board of Trade - 0.5 mile
Adler Planetarium - 1 mile
Field Museum - 1 mile
Shedd Aquarium - 1 mile

Soldier Field (Bears) - 1 mile
Museum of Contemporary Art - 1.4 miles
Navy Pier - 1.6 miles
Lincoln Park Zoo - 2 miles
Chicago History Museum - 2.7 miles
Chicago Children's Museum - 2.7 miles
United Center (Bulls & Blackhawks) - 3 miles
Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox) - 5.2 miles
Wrigley Field (Cubs) - 6.3 miles
Museum of Science & Industry - 7 miles

Traveler’s Insights

What are the best things to do in Chicago?

Chicago is an exciting destination, where music, food, architecture, history, and innovation collide. Get out and discover the Windy City’s most iconic attractions and landmarks, including the Willis Tower Observation Deck, the Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park. Enjoy shopping on the Magnificent Mile, concerts and events in Grant Park, walk along Lake Michigan, or see the Chicago Cubs play at historic Wrigley Field. Please reach out to our 24-hour concierge if you have any questions.
How far is Millennium Park from the hotel?

Silversmith Hotel is located one block or a 2-minute walk from Millennium Park in the Loop. Chicago’s urban playground features incredible landscape design and public art, beautiful architecture, performing arts, concerts on the Great Lawn, and attractions like Lurie Gardens, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, and the world-famous Cloud Gate statue.
What are the best events in Chicago?

Chicago offers many events and festivals throughout the year that celebrate the city’s music, culture, art and heritage. Popular annual Chicago events are the Chicago Wine Fest in April, Chicago Blues Festival in June, Millennium Art Festival in June, Pride Fest Chicago in late June, Fourth of July Fireworks at Navy Pier, Grant Park Music Festival, June through mid-August, Millennium Park Music Series, June through August, Taste of Chicago in July, and the famed Chicago Jazz Festival at the end of August. The city’s parks and neighborhoods are filled with fun events and street fairs in the spring and summer, like the World’s Largest Block Party in June.