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Local & General Info
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Location:
- 4 miles from Evanston
- 5 miles from Oak Park
- 17 miles from O'Hare International Airport
- 15 miles from Midway Airport
- 15 miles from Shaumburg and Lake Forest
- 20 miles from Naperville
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Areas Served:
Downtown Chicago, Illinois
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Area Airports:
O'Hare International, Midway
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Directions from O'Hare Airport:
- Follow signs out of airport to Chicago, you will be on I90 East
- I90 joins I94 East, Kennedy Expressway
- Take the Kennedy to the Ohio Street exit
- Make a left turn on Rush Street
- Go 11 blocks North to Bellevue Place
- The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place
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Directions from Midway Airport:
- Left on Cicero about 2 miles
- Get into the right lane and take 55 Stevenson Expressway North to Lake Shore Drive, North
- Take Lake Shore Drive to Illinois/Grand Street exit and make a left turn
- Take to Rush Street and turn right
- The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue
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Directions from On I90 from Michigan/Indiana:
- Take I90 West toward Chicago
- I90 joins with I94, the Dan Ryan Expressway
- Follow the signs "to Wisconsin" to the Ohio Street exit
- Take the Ohio Street exit to Rush Street
- Make a left turn on Rush Street
- Go 11 blocks North on Rush Street to Bellevue Place
- The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place
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Directions from On I94 from East Wisconsin - Milwaukee/Kenosha:
- Take I94 South toward Chicago
- I94 will join with I90 East, the Kennedy Expressway
- Take the Kennedy to the Ohio Street exit
- Take the Ohio Street exit to Rush Street
- Go 11 blocks North on Rush Street to Bellevue Place
- The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place
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Directions from On I90 East from Central Wisconsin/Minnesota:
- Take I90 East towards Chicago
- I90 will join with I94 South, the Kennedy Expressway
- Take the Kennedy to the Ohio Street exit
- Make a left turn on Rush Street
- Go 11 blocks North on Rush Street to Bellevue Place
- The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place
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900 North Michigan Shops:
Bloomingdale's and Henri Bendel are here, as well as more than 70 speciality stores, restaurants, and cinemas. Minutes from The Sutton Place Hotel. 900 North Michigan; (312) 915-3917.
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Adler Planetarium:
"The Western Hemisphere's First Planetarium" has been inspiring wonder since 1930. Contact the planetarium directly for current In the Sky Theatre shows and exhibits. 1300 South Lakeshore Drive; (312) 322-0300.
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Art Institute of Chicago:
One of the world's great museums with a vast collection of Impressionist paintings as well as works by El Greco, Rembrandt, and Rothko. Excellent modernist collection with Grant Wood's "American Gothic". South Michigan at Adams; (312) 443-3600.
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Buckingham Fountain:
This baroque fountain located in Grant's park is the world's largest, sprouting columns of water 100 feet in the air. Fully illuminated at night. Grant Park; (312) 294-2200.
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Capone's Chicago:
This high-tech, historical family attraction takes visitors on a tour of Chicago's Prohibition Era, with Al Capone as host. Entertainment complex. 605 North Clark; (312) 654-1919.
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Chicago's First Lady:
Aboard Chicago's First Lady the Chicago Architectural Foundation offers river tours narrated by CAF guides - May until October. Chicago's First Lady is located at the tower level of the Michigan Avenue bridge, southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. (312) 902-1500.
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Chicago Place:
Shopping center in the heart of The Magnificent Mile, featuring Sak's Fifth Avenue and 50 other speciality shops and Garden food court. 700 North Michigan; (312) 266-7710.
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Museum of Contemporary Art:
Chicago's newest museum showcasing Contemporary works from 1950-present in a beautiful building off of Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive 220 E. Chicago Avenue; (312)280-2660
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra:
220 South Michigan Avenue; (312) 435-8760.
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Chicago Tribune:
Newspaper headquarters and Chicago landmark. 435 North Michigan Avenue; (312) 222-3232.
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Comiskey Park:
Baseball stadium and home of the Chicago White Sox. 333 West 35th Street; (312) 924-1000.
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Field Museum of Natural History:
Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive; #12 (312) 922-9410.
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Here's Chicago:
A one-hour show tour of Chicago. See lifelike exhibits on The Great Chicago Fire, the Gangster Era, the Chicago Flood, and Abe Lincoln. 163 East Pearson Street; (312) 467-7114.
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John Hancock Center Observatory:
The 100-story John Hancock Centre is one of the world's most recognized buildings. The observatory deck on the 94th floor offers a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, the city skyline and, on a clear day, four different states. Minutes from The Sutton Place Hotel. 875 North Michigan; (312) 751-3681.
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Lincoln Park Zoo:
Free admission. Open year round. 2400 North Stockton Drive; (312) 294-4660.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago:
Local opera company and opera house. 20 North Wacker Drive; (312) 332-2244.
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Marshall Field's:
Landmark Department Store. Huge Tiffany glass dome ceiling is a Chicago must-see. 111 North State Street; (312) 781-1000.
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Museum of Broadcast Communications:
Incorporating the Radio Hall of Fame. Admission is free. Michigan Avenue at Washington Street; (312) 629-6000.
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Museum of Science & Industry:
Explore nature and increase your understanding of technology through changing exhibits, film showings in The Omnimax Theatre. 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive; (312) 684-1414.
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Navy Pier:
Attractions include a 150-foot tall Ferris wheel and an old-fashioned carousel. The Family Pavilion includes the large-screen IMAX Theater, the Chicago Children's Museum, restaurants, and the Crystal Gardens. 600 East Grand Avenue; (312) 595-PIER.
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North Pier:
This complex offers everything from apparel to toy stores. The Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and the Bicycle Museum of America are here. Eclectic restaurants and a food court. Nightclubs, virtual reality games, miniature golf and a miniature circus exhibit are all part of the fun. 435 East Illinois Street; (312) 836-4300.
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Sears Tower Skydeck:
Discover a breathtaking view of the city and four states from the Sears Tower Skydeck atop the world's tallest building. Exhibits on Chicago, its architecture, plus an audio/visual show. 233 S. Wacker Dr.; (312) 875-9696.
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Second City:
Comedy club 1616 North Wells Street; (312) 337-3992.
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John G. Shedd Aquarium:
The Shedd's Oceanarium features beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins. 1200 South Lakeshore Drive; (312) 939-2426.
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Untouchable Tours:
"Chicago's original gangster tour" is a two-hour guided bus tour of Prohibition Era Chicago gangster hot spots. Departures from the Here's Chicago exhibit at Michigan Avenue and Pearson. Reservations recommended; (312) 881-1195.
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Water Tower Place:
This complex offers unique merchandise from Marshall Fields, Lord & Taylor and 125 stores, plus casual dining. Within a few minutes walking distance from the Sutton Place Hotel. 835 North Michigan Avenue; (312) 440-3165.
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Wrigley Building:
Chicago landmark, and impressive example of classical rivalist architecture. Michigan Avenue at Chicago River.
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Wrigley Field:
Baseball stadium and home of the Chicago Cubs. 1060 West Addison Street; (312) 404-2827.
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Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park:
Guided tours available of Wright's home and studio. 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park; (708) 848-1976.
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Area Map
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