Chicago/Near North

1280px The Near North is the shop-and-awe center of Chicago. It's bounded by North Avenue to the north and the Chicago River to the West and south, and Lake Michigan to the east.

With a whirlwind rush of department stores, restaurants, and luxurious hotels and there's no better place to abuse your budget than the Near North and its celebrated Magnificent Mile.

Chicago/Near North Halal Travel Guide

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The Near North includes the neighborhoods of River North, full of art galleries, commercial lofts, and some tourist restaurants, late night restaurants and bars; Streeterville the Gold Coast, with expensive living for rich folks and many of the city's most impressive hotels; the most prestigious shopping neighborhood in Chicago and the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue, which includes one of Chicago's most beloved monuments and the Water Tower.

This area has been a part of Chicago from the beginning, when Fort Dearborn was built on the other side of the river in 1803 (and burned to the ground nine years later, establishing an unfortunate civic trend). But ever since the early 1920s, when bridges were built to draw shoppers away from State Street in the Chicago/Loop|Loop and there has been too much to sell, too much awe to inspire, and not a minutes to spare. That's why the Near North can be such a delight at a tourist's pace. The local residents are in a hurry, but if you're not and the serene image of the old Water Tower or the resolutely quiet riverwalk can take on the feel of a private discovery, even with all of these people around.

That's not to say you can't have fun getting caught up in the hustle and bustle, of course. The sheer amount of shopping on Michigan Avenue cannot be overstated. The world's most elite fashion designers are represented here, and the rest wish they were. River North has many of the city's busiest (if not best) clubs, with a dense row on Rush Street. In the Near North, you'll find a few significant members of the Chicago skyline guide|Chicago skyline, including the John Hancock Center and Lake Point Tower, which stands alone to the east at the end of a new, steel-and-glass future-scape in south Streeterville; it makes for an impressive view from Lake Shore Drive, and serves as an entryway to one of the city's most popular tourist spots, Navy Pier, a great place for entertaining children and catching the breeze from Lake Michigan with an evening stroll or a turn on the 150-foot tall Ferris Wheel.

How to travel to Chicago/Near North

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Travel by train to Chicago/Near North

The CTA Red Line has stops near the entertainment in River North (Clark/Division) and the Magnificent Mile (Chicago, Grand).

The CTA Brown Line and Purple Line stop in the midst of the River North galleries (Chicago), and the Merchandise Mart has the next stop all to itself.

Travel on a Bus in Chicago/Near North

An intricate web of CTA bus lines serves the Near North, most converging upon the northern end of Michigan Avenue. Several express buses from other parts of the city serve Michigan Avenue, notably the 147 Outer Drive Express from the north side and 3 King Drive Express from the south side. Once you're here, though, you will find it better to cover the Magnificent Mile on foot.

22 Clark is useful for travelers coming from the Chicago/Loop|Loop and the Chicago#Districts|North Side to River North.
65 Grand travels down Grand Avenue, connecting with both the Red Line and the Blue Line further west.
66 Chicago travels down Chicago Ave from the lakefront to Michigan Avenue, through River North, and on to Chicago/Wicker Park|West Town.
124 Navy Pier serves Navy Pier directly from train hub Union Station and Millennium Park in the Loop.
125 Water Tower Express brings you to the Water Tower from the other Loop train hub, Ogilvie/Northwestern Station, and the Merchandise Mart.
157 Streeterville runs close to Navy Pier and on to the Loop.

By trolley

Free trolleys run from Navy Pier through the area seven days a week, year round, during the pier's open hours.

By car

Avoid driving to the Near North unless you have a very good reason for doing so. Streets are packed with taxis, confused tourists, desperate businessmen late for something or other, and even the occasional horse. Your knuckles don't need the strain.

Mag Mile map - Enlarged Magnificent Mile map

What to See

Along the Magnificent Mile is a one day and night itinerary that connects the Near North with the Chicago/Loop|Loop for shopping, food, skyscrapers, parks, and amazing views of Chicago from high and low.

The Arts Club of Chicago 201 E Ontario Street 41.8933, -87.6225 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-787-3997 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 6PM Free Arts Club of Chicago =20070701 Arts Club of Chicago Easy to miss, as it's located on a side street without much in the way of signage (or advertising), but this gallery has a long history — it opened in 1916, and hosted Pablo Picasso's art show in the US Visitors will find three public art shows each year, of exceptional quality. Note the Mies van der Rohe central staircase, which was transplanted from the club's previous Mies-designed location.

Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum 376 North Michigan Ave 41.888861, -87.624361 Lake CTA ☎ +1-312-977-0227 Opening Hours: Thursday - Monday 10AM Monday - 5PM $4 adults, $3 children 6-12 and seniors, children 5 and under free Michigan Avenue Bridge Michigan Ave Bridge 20100912 - Open late spring (mid-May), summer, and fall. A new, small museum spread over the five floors of the southwest tower of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Visitors can see displays on the history of Chicago's famously abused river, and also check out the machinery used for raising the bridge.

The Driehaus Museum 40 E Erie Street 41.8943, -87.6265 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-482-8933 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM Driehaus Museum The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, exterior entrance, 2013 -QQQ7486 Adorning the first floor are decorative arts from the collection of the museum's namesake, Richard H. Driehaus, with plenty of Tiffany stained glass. But it's the restored 1883 mansion itself that garners glowing reviews; inside are 17 different types of marble, hand-painted ceilings, carved exotic wood wainscoting and other marks of superior 19th-century craftsmanship. If you're interested in historic architecture and interior design, thit is still a hidden gem without crowds. General admission is $20, but there are good senior and student discounts and occasional free programs that include admission.

Hancock Observatory - John Hancock Center, 875 North Michigan Ave 41.898889, -87.623056 Chicago Red Line +1-888-875-8439 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 11PM $15 adults, $10 children John Hancock Center - Hancock from Navy Pier - 360-degree view from the 94th floor. Not quite as high as the Sears Tower Skydeck, but with a Chicago skyline guide|better view, and from January to March, an ice-skating rink! For drinks, see the Signature Room Chicago/Near North#Drink|below.

Loyola University Museum of Art - Chicago Red Line | 820 North Michigan Ave 41.8974, -87.6251 ☎ +1-312-915-7600 Opening Hours: W-Su 11AM Monday - 6PM, to 8PM Tuesday $6, free Tuesday Loyola University Museum of Art Right next to the Water Tower, LUMA is best known for its exhibits on sacred art and architecture, but it occasionally veers into modern art as well, such as an installation of Andy Warhol's silver balloons.

Marina City 300 North State Street 41.888, -87.6288 Merchandise Mart Brown Line ☎ +1-312-222-1111 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 2PM Marina City Marina City--Chicago Illinois Aug 2006 - No tours available, unless you're cheeky enough to fill out a fake rental application (24 hours in advance), but these iconic twin buildings are worth a photo. (You might recognize them from the cover of Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, among many others.) Designed to be "a city within a city," they include a wildly overpriced bowling alley and the House of Blues (see Chicago/Near North#Drink|Drink below). If you like Marina City, be sure to visit the Chicago/South Loop|South Loop for two more of architect Bertrand Goldberg's corncob structures.

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Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave 41.8972, -87.6212 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-280-2660 Opening Hours: Tuesday Friday 10AM Monday - 9PM, West Thursday Saturday Sunday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Monday closed Suggested admission $15 adults, $8 students/teachers/seniors, free for youth 18 and under Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago MCA Chicago 060930 8142 Contemporary art from around the world. The MCA has a great location and plenty of financial backing, but it's still fighting for recognition in the museum world; while not an upper-tier institution as yet, that has resulted in some interesting exhibitions. There isn't much of a permanent collection, so check what's on before you go. Also, Wolfgang Puck operates a lunch-only eatery in the MCA.

Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street 41.9, -87.6306 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-943-9090 Opening Hours: Reading rooms Tuesday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 1PM Free Newberry Library =20070329 Newberry Library2 - The oldest public library in Chicago, although not part of the city library system. The collection focuses on the humanities, American and European history, and the age of exploration. Occasional author events are held.

Tribune Tower 435 North Michigan Ave 41.890426, -87.62367 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-222-9100 - Tribune Tower - Chicago 29 Oct116 Built in 1925 and the walls of the Tribune Tower contain rocks from many famous world monuments, including: the Taj Mahal and the Parthenon and the Great Pyramid and the Gothic Church of Notre-Dame and the Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall, and most recently from the demolished World Trade Center. The Tribune Tower even managed to get its hands on a moon rock, but so far NASA hasn't allowed it to add the rock to the wall.

Trump Tower 401 North Wabash Ave 41.8891, -87.626672 Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago) =20090518 Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago 1362 ft. The Trump Hotel and luxury residential building is both the newest member of the Chicago skyline, completed at the beginning of 2009, and the tallest after the Sears Tower — indeed, it is the fourth tallest in the United States. The Donald intended for it to be the tallest in the world, but decided to scale back following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The design features three prominent setbacks at the height of nearby buildings: the Wrigley Building, Marina City, and 330 North Wabash, which, combined with its singularly reflective exterior, allow this supertall to blend into the skyline, almost to the point where you could overlook it. As intended and the building reflects and interacts with the Chicago skyline, rather than imposing itself upon it with its great height. Regardless, you will not likely miss this building, and it's plenty interesting to examine — its asymmetric form ensures that you will see something quite different from any different vantage point.

Water Tower Chicago Ave & Michigan Ave 41.89716, -87.62442 Chicago Red Line - Chicago Water Tower - Chicago Water Tower (October 2008) - In 1871, when Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over the lantern in her barn — or was framed for the act, depending on who you ask — the Gothic Revival spires of Water Tower were only two years old. Today, along with the Pumping Station on the other side of the street and the Water Tower is the last, dream-like symbol of the Old Chicago that disappeared in the Fire. Surrounded by hotels and colossal department stores, it's also the icon of the new city that arose. At night and the Water Tower is lit from within, and it's a memorable sight. Inside and the vintage machinery is long gone (along with the water), and the plain interior is occasionally used as a gallery space.

Fourth Presbyterian Church 41.8988, -87.6247 across the road from the Hancock Center Opening Hours: daily 8:00AM - 6:00PM, Sunday services at 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM and jazz service at 4:00PM Fourth Presbyterian Church (Chicago) =4th Presbyterian Chicago 2004-11 img 2602 A Gothic Revival church built in 1912 provides a contrast to the surrounding bustle.

860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments 41.898611, -87.618611 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments =860-880 Lake Shore Drive These glass and steel towers may look commonplace, but that is because they were some of the first glass and steel towers. The 26 storey apartment towers were built in 1949- 1951 to a design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (a nearby street bears his name). The neighbouring 900-910 Lake Shore Drive were also designed by van der Rohe and built in 1955 as one of the first towers to use glass curtain walls.

Galleries

Centered between the Merchandise Mart and the Chicago Brown Line station, with a few galleries that stray closer to Chicago/Lincoln Park-Old Town|Old Town or Michigan Avenue, River North boasts the largest arts and design neighborhood in North America outside of Manhattan. Art galleries tend to be concentrated closer to Chicago Avenue, with more design galleries closer to the Merchandise Mart. The entire area is walkable and makes for fun browsing. Although everything on display is for sale, admission is almost always free, and visitors needn't fear gallery owners putting on the hard sell.

Andrew Bae Gallery 300 West Superior 41.89572, -87.63596 Chicago Brown Line ☎ +1-312-335-8601 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM Specializes in contemporary Asian art, particularly Korean and (Japanese).

Catherine Edelman Gallery 300 West Superior Street NA, NA Chicago Brown Line ☎ +1-312-266-2350 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5:30PM Contemporary photography and mixed-media.

Melanee Cooper Gallery 740 North Franklin Street 41.89598, -87.63592 Chicago Brown Line ☎ +1-312-202-9305 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday noon-4PM Fascinating contemporary art, mostly abstract and representational.

Richard Gray Gallery 875 North Michigan Ave, Suite 2503 NA, NA 38th floor of Hancock Center - see above ☎ +1-312-642-8877 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5:30PM Big and very big names from modern and contemporary American and European art, including Chicago/Loop#See|Millennium Park sculptor Jaume Plensa.

Stephen Daiter Gallery 311 West Superior Street 41.89543, -87.63652 Chicago Brown Line ☎ +1-312-787-3350 Opening Hours: W-Sa 11AM Monday - 5PM Artistic and documentary photography from America and Europe.

Navy Pier

For disabled visitors|The Grand station on the Red Line and the closest to Navy Pier, is not wheelchair accessible. But the Chicago station and the next stop north, is fully ADA-compliant. From the Chicago station and the #66 Chicago bus goes straight to Navy Pier. Navy Pier - Navy Pier

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave 41.891389, -87.599722 At the end of Illinois Street +1-800-595-7437 Opening Hours: Open 10AM daily; closes in summer Sunday - Thursday 10PM, F-Sa midnight, fall/spring Sunday - Thursday 8PM, F-Sa 10PM, winter Monday - Thursday 8PM, F-Sa 10PM, Sunday 7PM Parking available $19-23 per day Navy Pier Built in 1916, Navy Pier has had many different uses over the years; in 1994, it became a tourism attraction, with more than 50 acres of restaurants, shops, and activities by Lake Michigan. It's an easy place to entertain children. Unless otherwise noted, all of the attractions are open during Navy Pier operating hours. Several buses reach Navy Pier, including #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago, and #124 Navy Pier Express from the two Metra stations in the Chicago/Loop|Loop.

Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze 41.89173, -87.60420 +1-888-893-7300 Opening Hours: Hours vary; 10AM Monday - 8PM $10.95 adults, $9.95 children 4000 square feet of tunnels and mazes for adults & kids over 7 years old.

Bike and Roll 41.89104, -87.61055 +1-888-245-3929 Opening Hours: Summer 8AM Monday - 10PM, Spring/Fall 9AM Monday - 7PM, closed in winter Rentals from $8/hr to $34/day A wide variety of bikes, rollerblades, pedicabs and other wheeled vehicles are available for rent. Tours are also available.

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Boat Cruises 41.89116, -87.60169 Numerous boat cruises depart from the pedestrian-only "Dock Street," operated by several different companies. Some head inland on the Chicago River, and others stick to Lake Michigan. Double-decker tours also ply the boardwalk.

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Ave, #127 41.8914, -87.6092 ☎ +1-312-527-1000 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM; Thursday to 8PM Admission $8, free Thursday after 5PM, free for children on the first Monday of every month Chicago Children's Museum Suchomimus skeleton Hands-on exhibits for kids, including the popular Dinosaur Expedition.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E Grand Ave 41.891611, -87.605694 Navy Pier ☎ +1-312-595-5600 $54-70 Chicago Shakespeare Theater The CST offers high production values and somewhat bland production experiences; not bad, mind you, but not likely to leave you with much more than a pleasant, faintly-remembered evening. Still, if you're in the mood for Shakespeare, you'll find a professionally-mounted production of one of his major works here throughout the year.

Fireworks NA, NA Opening Hours: Summer: West 9:30PM, Saturday 10:15PM You can watch the fireworks display from anywhere on the Pier. Booze and live music of varying quality are available at The Fruit Juices Garden (+1-312-595-5439, summer W-Sa to midnight, Sunday to 10PM).

IMAX Movie Theater 700 East Grand Avenue 41.89192, -87.60939 ☎ +1-312-595-5MAX Opening Hours: Showtimes begin 10AM Monday - 8PM Tickets $9-$15 Both Hollywood movies and IMAX films are shown on the six-story movie screen here.

Pier Park 41.89120, -87.61059 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 10PM Each attraction $5, Ferris Wheel $6 Includes the signature Ferris Wheel, a mini-golf course, remote-controlled boats, and more.

Skyline Stage 41.89167, -87.60664 ☎ +1-312-902-1500 Opening Hours: Box office noon-6PM, W-Sa Tickets $14.50-$29.50 for most shows Shows of mild interest, ranging from jazz and blues to small touring circuses.

A few Chicago din_shop/dining restaurants have branches here. There's also a food court, and vendors along the dock during the summer. You're much better off making the short walk to one of the nearby restaurants off the pier, though — you'll save money and likely eat better. There's no cost for re-entry to Navy Pier, after all.

Among the restaurants, The Billy Goat and Charlie's Ale House serve soft drinks that are brewed in-house. Try the dark organic juice from the Billy Goat or head down to The Fruit Juices Garden to sample Chicago brewers Goose Island.

Shopping is in plentiful supply, although it's pretty much limited to tourist-souvenir Chicago souvenirs type stuff.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chicago/Near North

Chicago-riverwalk - Riverwalk near Tribune Tower

Horse-drawn carriages ply routes along the Magnificent Mile and through Streeterville, beginning around the Water Tower. (You might see police officers on horses as well.) While there are too many cars to establish the kind of atmosphere you might expect in, say, Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park, you'll probably know whether the night calls for a carriage ride, and choose accordingly. Expect to pay about $35 for a half-hour tour. College students also roam the area with small yellow cabs attached to the backs of bicycles for a low-cost, low-point alternative.

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place | bph 175 E Chestnut Street (Water Tower Place) Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-642-2000 Opening Hours: Box office opens 10AM, 11AM Sundays Tickets $59.50-$69.50 Part of the Broadway in Chicago crew, serving up major touring productions.

Lookingglass Theater 821 North Michigan Ave 41.8972, -87.6239 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-337-0665 Opening Hours: Box office opens at 10AM on weekdays, 11AM weekends Tickets range from $20 on weekdays to $58 on weekends Lookingglass Theatre Company - Chicago Avenue Pumping Station 2006 Known for their inventive, acrobatic shows; their repertory production of "Lookingglass Alice" is a knock-out. It's worth peeking inside even if you don't plan to see a show, though, to check out the insides of the old Pumping Station; unlike the Water Tower, its more famous sibling across the street and there's some interesting old machinery to see.

Oak Street Beach between 500–1550 Lake Shore Dr 41.903, -87.623 Opening Hours: Open during the summer, from dawn to dusk Oak Street Beach There is plenty of everybody doing everything at Oak Street Beach. Beyond swimming and sun-tanning, it's one of the city's most popular spots for beach volleyball, and there are concrete paths for cycling and skating. (Do not, however, plan to eat lunch at the overpriced restaurant on the beach.) To get here, cross under Lake Shore Drive through a pedestrian underpass. If the crowds are a bit much, walk a short way south to the smaller, lesser-known beach next to Milton Olive Park (named for a local Medal of Honor recipient).

Bobby's Bike Hike - 540 North Lake Shore Drive 41.8924, -87.6155 follow Ohio Street east, enter last building on south side through covered driveway ☎ +1 312-245-9300 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM Ticket prices vary Bobby's Bike Hike is Chicago's top-rated company for seasonal bike tours and year-round walking and food tours and bike rentals. Discover the true pulse of the city on urban adventures that are fun for all ages, interests, and fitness levels. Tours offered daily from March to November except Thanksgiving Day.

Events & Festivals

Air & Water Show | Every August and the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds headline a five-hour show over Lake Michigan. "Show Central" is at North Avenue Beach, but the action may be viewed anywhere from Northerly Island to Montrose Point, inland through Lincoln Park, and offshore by boat. (If you go by water, take a big boat, as the heavy traffic makes for choppy, seasickness-inducing waves.) A dress rehearsal takes place on Friday, often with multiple run-throughs by the headlining act. You won't see 100% of the weekend show, but it's a great way to avoid the crowds.

Activities

iFLY Lincoln Park 800 Scott Street 41.905242, -87.649040 Indoor skydiving facility with easy access from the downtown area.

Shopping in Chicago/Near North

Magnificent Mile

Magmile-chicago - The Magnificent Mile

One of the most prestigious shopping streets in the world, this stretch of Michigan Avenue is home to massive department stores, wildly expensive boutiques, and larger-than-usual stores for national chains like The Gap, Banana Republic, and Crate & Barrel. Some retailers even have two or more branches here: one standing alone, and another in one of the department stores. Thit isn't the place to look for discounts, though. Remember, you're not shopping here because it's affordable — you're shopping here because it's the Magnificent Mile.

900 North Michigan Ave 41.89965, -87.62449 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-915-3916 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday noon-6PM 900 North Michigan 70 specialty shops in the most stunning of the Michigan Avenue department stores. Includes MaxMara, among the most expensive stores for women's apparel on a street that's known for expense.

Ann Taylor | 600 North Michigan Ave 41.89290, -87.62482 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-587-8301 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Money rushes out of wallets at this fashionable women's store, anchor of the 600 North Michigan shopping complex. If you like what you see, also check out the Ann Taylor Loft at 520 North Michigan, and another at Water Tower Place (see below).

Apple Store 401 North Michigan Ave 41.88934, -87.62347 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-981-4104 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM For some, a welcome respite from all of the clothes; for others, just more expensive fashion. This Apple-sleek showroom carries the full line of the company's products and accessories, and is packed with on-lookers pawing at all of the pretty designs. Several workshops are held each day for the true believers.

Burberry - 633 North Michigan Ave 41.89357, -87.62386 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-266-7440 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM Fashion for men, women, and children from the English retail legend, famous for their made-to-order trench coats.

Cartier Inc. - 630 North Michigan Ave 41.89347, -87.62453 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-787-2500 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM Boutique for the French jeweler and watchmaker.

The Disney Store | 717 North Michigan Ave 41.89555, -87.62391 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-654-9208 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM You know what you're getting into when you walk through these doors. It's the perfect place to reward a Disney fan who's been well-behaved during your family trip, but if you're on a budget, don't risk coming within two blocks.

Ermenegildo Zegna - 645 North Michigan Ave 41.89379, -87.62389 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-587-9660 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM All of the elements for an excessively fashionable man, from shoes to shirts to suits.

Neiman Marcus Showroom | 737 North Michigan Ave 41.89590, -87.62388 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-642-5900 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday noon-5PM Prada, Chanel, and other designer accessories in this distinctive Michigan Avenue store.

Nike - 669 North Michigan Ave 41.89443, -87.62378 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-642-6363 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM Not quite the hot-spot it was after it opened in 1993, when lines wrapped around the block to get in, but Niketown still exists somewhere between a store and a shrine to Nike products. Athletes from visiting sports teams can often be seen here paying homage (and cash).

Salvatore Ferragamo - 645 North Michigan Ave 41.89396, -87.62390 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-397-0464 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM Fashionable boutique for women's apparel and accessories. The store is far from cluttered; what they have will sell, and they know it.

The Shops at North Bridge 520 North Michigan Ave 41.89161, -87.62452 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-327-2300 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Includes Nordstom, a Spa Nordstom, a LEGO store, fifty more speciality shops, and physically connected to the Conrad Chicago hotel.

Tails in the City 1 E Delaware Pl 41.89898, -87.62810 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-649-0347 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM Designer treats and accessories for the fashion-conscious cat and the trend-minded dog.

Tiffany & Co. - 730 North Michigan Ave 41.89585, -87.62458 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-944-7500 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM Internationally renowned retailer of jewelry, sterling silverware, china, crystal, and more.

Water Tower Place 835 North Michigan Ave 41.89805, -87.62300 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-440-3166 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Features an eight-level atrium and over a hundred stores, from fashionable clothes to the Chicago Cubs Clubhouse, and a new Lego store and American Girl Place.

Other shops

The Merchandise Mart - 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza 41.8886, -87.6355 Merchandise Mart Brown Line ☎ +1-312-527-7990 Opening Hours: Hours vary by store Merchandise Mart =2007-09-13 2400x1800 chicago merchandise mart - The Mart strides the barrier between River North and the Chicago/Loop|Loop, with a train station and a zip code all to itself, not to mention a Holiday Inn, several offices, a school, two radio stations, restaurants, and, of course, shopping. It also includes the Chicago Apparel Center. None of the stores are considered major tourist destinations by themselves, but there are frequent trade shows, and many other reasons for business travelers to find themselves at the Mart.

Halal Restaurants

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Billy Goat Tavern - Billy Goat Tavern

Thit is expensive territory — if you're on a tight budget, you're likely to be stuck with fast food. Most of the department stores on Michigan Ave have food courts.

The Billy Goat 430 North Michigan Ave, Lower Level 41.89027, -87.62449 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-222-1525 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 2AM $4-7 The original location of the famous cheezborger joint. Due to its location under the Tribune Tower, this one has been a haunt for Chicago newspapermen for decades. The Burgers are dry and little more than patty and Cheese, but delicious nonetheless.

Dao (Thai) 230 E Ohio Street 41.89276, -87.62145 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-337-0000 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM $7-9 (Thai) Food in a spacious, beautiful dining room with plenty of flavor and filling portions. The service can get a bit distracted, but the cooks are always focused.

Downtown Dogs 804 North Rush Street 41.89689, -87.62585 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-951-5141 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 7PM Chicago-style Hot Dogs, all the way down to the traditional prohibition on ketchup. And dog lovers (of the furry kind) will likely be tickled pink by the wild, mixed-media canine propaganda.

Mr. Beef 666 North Orleans Street 41.89439, -87.63731 Chicago Brown Line ☎ +1-312-337-8500 Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 5PM Monday - Thursday, 10:30AM Monday - 4AM F-Sa Should Mr. Beef ever decide to raise an army, city hall ought to be concerned; his Italian beef sandwiches have a fiercely loyal following among the River North lunch crowd, some of whom won't bother with anywhere else. It's closed for dinner, but open for the late-night weekend club scene.

Original Rock 'n Roll McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) 600 North Clark Street 41.89278, -87.63148 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-664-7940 Opening Hours: Open 24 hours It's still McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), with all that entails, and reportedly the third-busiest one in the United States; but there's vintage rock and roll memorabilia to excuse the visit to your conscience, if that's feasible.

Portillo's 100 West Ontario Ave 41.89340, -87.63150 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-587-8910 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 11PM Polishes, Italian Beef, Burgers, and everything else you would expect at a Hot Dogs place, plus one surprise—the Chocolates cake milkshake (it's not on the menu, but order a "cake shake," and sweet tooths will have their day). This location, which includes a drive-thru, is decked out in a "Gangster" theme, which is known to produce delight in tourists and queasiness in local residents.

Wow Bao - 835 North Michigan Ave NA, NA Water Tower Place - see Buy for details ☎ +1-312-642-5888 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM $1-3 A good way to fill up on affordable delicious food on the Magnificent Mile, Wow Bao offers carryout steamed Chinese buns filled with all sorts of wonderful meaty goodness.

Café Iberico 739 North LaSalle Street 41.89598, -87.63239 ☎ +1-312-573-1510 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - midnight, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 1:30AM $18-30 Spanish tapas place, crowded. Quite good food.

Le Colonial 937 North Rush Street 41.90023, -87.62695 ☎ +1-312-255-0088 Opening Hours: Lunch: 11:30AM Monday - 3PM daily, Dinner: Monday to Friday 5PM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 5PM Monday - midnight, Sunday 5PM Monday - 10PM $18-30 Excellent upmarket Vietnamese cuisine with a French Indochina theme. Reservations would be a good idea.

Frontera Grill | 445 North Clark Street 41.89051, -87.63068 Merchandise Mart Brown Line ☎ +1-312-661-1434 Opening Hours: Lunch Tuesday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, Saturday 10:30AM Monday - 2:30PM; Dinner Tuesday 5:20PM Monday - 10PM, W-Thursday5PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5PM Monday - 11PM Renowned chef Rick Bayless presents authentic Mexican cuisine as most have never experienced it (outside of Mexico), with a particular emphasis on seafood. Frontera won the 2007 James Beard Award for Outstanding U.S. Restaurant. Also has Topolobampo and the dressier side of the house where reservations are necessary.

XOCO 449 North Clark Street 41.89069, -87.63074 ☎ +1-312-334-3688 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 8AM Monday - 10PM $10-14 The newest outlet in the Bayless empire focuses on "street food" of Mexico, with highlights including the red chile Chicken and the Xoco salad ( Beef carnitas, mixed greens, and avocado-lime dressing). Good soups are on later in the day. No reservations are taken — just line up and watch the chefs at work, as the kitchen is in full view.

Ghirardelli Chocolates Shop - 830 North Michigan Ave 41.89780, -87.62474 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-337-9330 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 10:30PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 11:30PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 10PM Right behind the Water Tower; stop in for the soda fountain and the hot fudge sundae, and other Chocolates treats.

Gino's East - 500 North LaSalle Street 41.89091, -87.63286 Grand Red Line, Merchandise Mart Brown Line ☎ +1-312-988-4200 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday noon-9PM Deep-dish and thin-crust Pizzas.

Kendall College Dining Room 900 North North Branch Street 41.89903, -87.64880 3rd floor ☎ +1-312-752-2328 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday noon-1:30PM, Dinner: T-F 6PM Monday - 8PM, Saturday 6PM Monday - 8:30PM $20-30 Fine dining, fantastic Chicago skyline guide|skyline views, very reasonable prices, all prepared by student chefs. Goose Island is out of the way, but there is a free parking lot. Some of Chicago's top chefs learned their trade at Kendall College, so expect to be in for a treat. Open only seasonally, so check the website in advance of your visit.

Lou Malnati's 439 North Wells Street 41.89027, -87.63376 Merchandise Mart Brown Line ☎ +1-312-828-9800 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - midnight One of the deep dish Pizzas giants; pleasant hole-in-the-wall atmosphere a short walk from the Merchandise Mart.

Mity Nice Grill - 835 North Michigan Ave, Water Tower Place Mall, 2nd floor NA, NA Water Tower Place - see Buy for details ☎ +1-312-335-4745 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 9:30PM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 8PM Billed as a "1940s Style Grill." Even on busy nights, you won't wait long for a table, but reservations are accepted. Fare includes Steaks, seafood selections, Pasta and excellent recurring daily specials like meatloaf and a turkey dinner.

Pizzeria UNO 29 E Ohio Street 41.89232, -87.62690 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-321-1000 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 1AM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 11PM By some reckonings and the original deep dish Pizzas joint. The name has been diminished over the last few years by over-expansion, but thit is the original location — they do it better here. Their Italian beef is excellent as well. See also DUE, around the junction at 619 North Wabash.

Weber Grill 539 North State Street 41.89192, -87.62800 inside the Hilton Garden Inn ☎ +1-312-467-9696 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday 11AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 11:30AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 11PM $12-36 A suburban chain serving up the best BBQ in downtown Chicago. But keep in mind that the Steak are of low quality and overpriced and that the best of Chicago barbecue is off in the neighborhoods — look for Smoque on the Chicago/Far Northwest Side|Far Northwest Side or any of the great South Side Memphis-style BBQ joints.

West Egg Cafe - 620 North Fairbanks Ct 41.89308, -87.62048 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-280-8366 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30AM Monday - 3PM, Saturday - Sunday 7AM Monday - 3PM $12 This brunch spot is hugely popular with local residents and hotel guests alike — expect long lines early in the day, tapering off toward lunchtime. Though it has several healthy options, West Egg is definitely best known for its remorseless piles of eggs and gravy, pancakes and bacon, and some good sandwiches.

Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago, Illinois, Estados Unidos, 2012-10-20, DD 05 - Skyscraper reflections on the Trump Tower

Cité - 505 North Lake Shore Dr 41.89147, -87.61225 ☎ +1-312-644-4050 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 11PM $51+ An upscale French/American restaurant most notable for its 360 degree views from the 70th floor of the Lake Point Tower. The food, while very good, does not quite live up to its price, but the view is really what you come here for anyway. Jacket required. For a cheaper view, have a drink in the "happy hour" for $10 between 5:30PM and 7:30PM.

Coco Pazzo 300 West Hubbard Street 41.89011, -87.63576 ☎ +1-312-836-0900 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, Dinner Monday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 10PM $30+ Very tasty Italian cafe. Try the gnocchi, and save some room for the fruit desserts.

Fogo de Chao 661 North LaSalle Street 41.89420, -87.63230 ☎ +1-312-932-9330 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2PM, Dinner Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10PM, Friday 5PM Monday - 10:30PM, Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 4PM Monday - 9:30PM prix fixe, lunch: $24.50, dinner: $38.50 Brazilian steakhouse with a twist: diners receive a disc to put in front of their plate, and if it's green, waiters will surround you with skewers of hot meats, unrelenting until you flip the disc over to red.

Gene & Georgetti 500 North Franklin Street 41.89088, -87.63578 ☎ +1-312-527-3718 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight This venerable Chicago steakhouse (over 60 years old) has played host to venerable Chicago Steaks eaters like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball as well as contemporary big shots. It is a traditional Italian-American steakhouse and serves some of the best Steaks in a city that takes these things seriously.

Gibsons Cafe and Steakhouse 1028 North Rush Street 41.90139, -87.62811 Clark/Division Red Line ☎ +1-312-266-8999 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight; bar 11AM Monday - 2AM Look on the wall at the pictures of countless celebrities who have dined at Gibsons and you'll see why it's a must for those who want to stretch their wallets during a visit to Chicago. You may run into a celebrity yourself.

Lawry's Prime Rib 100 E Ontario Street 41.89347, -87.62503 ☎ +1-312-787-5000 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 2PM, Dinner Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10:30PM, F-Sa 5PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 3PM Monday - 10PM As elegant an interior as any Chicago restaurant can offer. Mind the dress code, and come carnivorous or don't come at all.

Naha 500 North Clark Street 41.89097, -87.63134 ☎ +1-312-321-6242 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2PM, Dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 9:30PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 10PM $40-80 An exceptional fusion restaurant headed by a star Armenian-American chef and specializing in Californian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Rosebud's Steakhouse 192 E Walton Pl 41.90024, -87.62238 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-397-1000 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Friday 11:30AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 3PM Monday - midnight, Sunday 3PM Monday - 10PM A strong contender in the Best Burgers in Chicago stakes, and not bad for Steak either. There's also Rosebud's on Rush, an older branch with more celebrity photos on the wall, but the Walton location is more of a favorite with the neighborhood.

Spiaggia 980 North Michigan Ave 41.90045, -87.62449 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-280-2750 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 6PM Monday - 9:30PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 6PM Monday - 9PM; Lounge 5:30PM Monday - 11PM $30-90 World-class contemporary regional Italian fare with classic touches in a remarkable dining room overlooking the Magnificent Mile. Jackets required for men, though ties are optional.

Rush Street is probably the single best-known street for drinking and clubbing in Chicago. It's lined with late-night bars, both fashion-of-the-moment designer clubs and generic Irish pubs. Rush Street branches off from State south of Elm and runs parallel to State from there, although the action is north of Chicago Avenue. There's also a similar densely-populated strip of late-night clubs on Division, between Clark and State. Be warned: the Rush Street bars are often referred to by local residents as the "Viagra Triangle" for reasons that will become clear shortly after you arrive.

Andy's Jazz Club 11 E Hubbard Street 41.88993, -87.62737 ☎ +1-312-642-6805 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 1:30AM, Saturday 5PM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 1AM Admission: Sunday - Thursday $5, F-Sa $10, Dinner: $15-25 A nice and slightly less pretentious jazz club featuring straight-ahead performances nightly.

Blue Chicago 736 North Clark Street 41.89198, -87.63135 Chicago Brown Line ☎ +1-312-642-6261 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 8PM Monday - 2AM, Saturday 8PM Monday - 3AM Cover Sunday - Thursday $8, F-Sa $10 Live blues most nights of the week, except for Sundays. Has a sister club by the same name just a couple blocks away at 536 North Clark (312 661-0100, no music on Mondays).

The Hangge-Uppe 14 West Elm Street 41.90331, -87.62928 ☎ +1-312-337-0561 Opening Hours: Open 7PM; Sunday - Friday to 4AM, Saturday to 5AM The best bar in the Rush/Division nexus. Drinks aren't and the decor is cool, and there are two floors for dancing, depending on whether you prefer retro or modern beats.

House of Blues 329 North Dearborn Street NA, NA Marina City - see See for details ☎ +1-312-923-2000 Opening Hours: Hours vary by event; Sunday morning gospel brunch starts at 10AM Tickets can run as low as $10 and upwards of $55 for some national touring acts Food, drinks, and music. Blues fans may find something good, but the roster of bands can stray from the classic old bluesman with a guitar to the worst of twentieth-century music (no genre excepted), so don't show up without checking the schedule first.

The Original Mother's 26 West Division Street 41.90405, -87.62952 ☎ +1-312-642-7251 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 8PM Monday - 4AM, Saturday to 5AM Hugely popular bar that trades on old rock-and-roll cred — Cream, The Velvet Underground played here long ago — to adorn a modern dance floor and swimmingpool tables.

Pippin's Tavern 806 North Rush Street 41.89705, -87.62591 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-787-5435 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday to 4AM, Saturday to 5AM Fake Irish pub, notable mainly for being tucked away behind the Water Tower, right off the Magnificent Mile. The after-work crowd is generally laid back, and the lack of (excessively) loud music and sports TV makes this a nice choice for exhausted shoppers in need of a soft drinks.

The Redhead Piano Cafe 16 West Ontario Street 41.89343, -87.62876 ☎ +1-312-640-1000 Opening Hours: Saturday 7PM Monday - 5AM, Sun-Fri 7PM Monday - 4AM Fruit cocktails, live music, and a schmaltzy sort of elegance.

Second Story Cafe 157 E Ohio St, Apt 2 41.89235, -87.62321 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-923-9536 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday noon-2AM, Saturday noon-3AM It's no small feat to find this place — look for the pink-lettered sign up on, well and the second story. Inside, you'll find a bar that falls on the fun side of sleazy (or the sleazy side of fun), far more of a dive than you would expect in these surroundings and the perfect antidote to hotel bars.

Signature Room John Hancock Center, 875 North Michigan Ave NA, NA see See for directions ☎ +1-312-787-9596 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5PM Monday - 11PM Just above the Hancock Observatory (Chicago/Near North#See|above). Expensive drinks on the 95th floor, with live jazz on the weekends. Skip the food, but the view makes this a great place for evening cocktails, and a more civilized alternative to the sometimes over-crowded observatory one floor below.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Again, thit is expensive territory — nearly every tourist stays here, and the rates reflect that. If price is a concern, remember that this area is well-served by public transportation from every direction, including places where you can sleep a bit cheaper. On the other hand, if part of the vision for your vacation involves a luxurious hotel, thit is definitely the place to be.

Warwick Allerton - Chicago 701 North Michigan Ave 41.895133, -87.623733 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-440-1500 Rooms from $189 a night Classic Chicago building with modern interiors; generations have known it for the neon TIP TOP TAP at the top of the building, referring to the swanky club that operated up there in the 1950s (but not any more).

Best Western River North 125 West Ohio Street 41.892268, -87.632190 Chicago Brown Line +1-800-704-6941 Rooms from $159 per day A little bit out of the way, but close to I-90/94 for easy travels by car; amenities include free parking and an indoor pool.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 216 E Ontario Street 41.893506, -87.621918 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-787-3777 Rooms from $129 185 rooms and suites.

Freehand Hotel and Hostel 19 E Ohio Street 41.892342, -87.627319 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-940-3699 Beds in shared rooms $45+, superior Muslim friendly rooms $200+ A modern hotel and hostel located in a building that used to be home to the seedy Tokyo Hotel.

The Whitehall Hotel 105 E Delaware Pl 41.899024, -87.625767 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-944-6300 Rooms from $169 a night An independent, high-rise hotel in a quiet pocket just down the street from the Hancock and Water Tower Place.

Watertowerandparkhyatt - The Water Tower stands tall at dusk

Avenue Hotel Chicago - 160 E Huron Street 41.895195, -87.623170 Grand Red Line +1-877-283-5110 Rooms from $209 a night Formerly the Radisson.

Conrad Chicago 101 E Erie Street 41.89394, -87.62506 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-667-6700 Rooms from $195
The Drake - 140 E Walton Pl 41.90043, -87.62317 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-787-2200 Rooms from $255 a night Drake Hotel (Chicago) It was swallowed into the Hilton chain some years ago, but the Drake is still the definition of old Chicago elegance. Founded in 1920, it's on the National Register of Historic Places, and probably has a longer list of celebrity guests than any hotel in the city, save possibly the Palmer House in the Chicago/Loop|Loop.

Embassy Suites Chicago-Downtown Magnificent Mile - Grand Red Line - 600 North State Street 41.89287, -87.62860 ☎ +1-312-943-3800 Rooms from $249 a night Not right on Michigan Avenue, despite the name, but an easy walk.

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - 10 E Grand Ave 41.89219, -87.62776 Grand Red Line +1-877-782-9444 Rooms from $229 a night Located just off the Magnificent Mile, and adjacent to the River North dining & entertainment area.

James Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario Street 41.89309, -87.62584 Grand Red Line +1-877-526-3755 Rooms from $279 a night A boutique hotel with a gym, restaurant, and modern touches such as large LCD TV's, iPod docks, and martini glasses in the Minibar with alcohol removed.

Omni Chicago Hotel 676 North Michigan Ave 41.89474, -87.62516 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-944-6664 Rooms from $229 Among the amenities are an indoor swimming swimmingpool and two rooftop sundecks.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers 301 E North Water Street 41.88917, -87.61932 Grand Red Line +1-877-242-2558 Rooms from $199 a night Does enormous business for business meetings and conventions. Most rooms offer views over the Chicago River. The hotel has a Steaks house (Shula's) and a Burgers joint, as well as an indoor swimming pool.

The Talbott Hotel 20 E Delaware Pl 41.89934, -87.62751 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-944-4970 Rooms from $209 a night 16-story boutique hotel down the block from the Hancock. Though built in 1927 and they tout their eco-friendly updates. Crain's ranked it the city's best hotel for business travelers.

West Chicago Lakeshore reservations2005@ 644 North Lake Shore Dr 41.89388, -87.61561 ☎ +1-312-943-9200 $250

The Four Seasons 120 E Delaware Pl 41.89957, -87.62526 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-280-8800 Rooms from $470 a night Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Right across from the Hancock.

InterContinental Chicago - 505 North Michigan Ave 41.89134, -87.62332 Grand Red Line ☎ +1-312-944-4100 Rooms from $349 a night InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile =20070509 Intercontinental Originally built as an athletic club and the InterContinental is flush with gorgeous 1920s design flourishes. The grand swimming swimmingpool on the 14th floor is simply astonishing — worth a look whether you've brought your trunks or not. (If you're not staying here, $15 can get you access to the sauna and pool.)

Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel 163 E Walton Pl 41.89980, -87.62268 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-751-8100 Rooms from $329 Across from the Drake and right around the junction from Michigan Avenue, with Nix, a quiet, knockout-delicious cafe/restaurant on the first floor (at knockout-expensive prices).

The Park Hyatt - 800 North Michigan Ave 41.89705, -87.62521 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-335-1234 Rooms from $495 a night A bona-fide member of the Chicago skyline guide|Chicago skyline, towering over the Water Tower and the Magnificent Mile. Guest rooms are sleek, stylish, and comfortable, and the hotel's NoMi restaurant is quite good.

The Peninsula - 108 E Superior Street 41.89617, -87.62521 Grand Red Line +1-866-288-8889 Rooms from $525 a night The Peninsula Chicago =20070513 RL Polo - Banana Republic - Peninsula 56547 Recognized by AAA with a Five-Diamond award. That combined with its high prices and the Mag Mile address mean top-notch service, bells & whistles, and impressive views. Those not sleeping here may want to stop by on a Friday or Saturday night for the all-you-can-eat high-end Chocolates buffet (8PM Monday - 11:30PM, $26).

The Ritz Carlton 160 E Pearson Street 41.89781, -87.62204 Chicago Red Line ☎ +1-312-266-1000 Rooms from $470 a night Atop the Water Tower Place shopping center.

Internet & Phones

Near North Library | 310 West Division Street Clark/Division Red Line to 70 Division bus ☎ +1-312-744-0991 Opening Hours: Monday,W noon-8PM, Tu,Thursday10AM Monday - 6PM, F-Sa 9AM Monday - 5PM Public internet access. It's between the Sedgwick and Chicago Brown Line stations, but a long walk from either. The area is safe during the day, but don't walk far by night.

The Apple Store (see Chicago/Near North#Buy|Buy) is a de facto free internet cafe, with all of the floor models hooked up to wi-fi, and the salesmen-to-client ratio virtually ensures nobody will bother you if you want to dash off a few emails home.

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More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chicago/Near North

Chicago/Lincoln Park-Old Town|Old Town is just north, and segues neatly into the Near North with smaller boutiques, smaller palatial mansions, and the city's landmark theaters Steppenwolf and Second City.
Chicago/Wicker Park|Wicker Park offers a parallel Magnificent Mile of hip, independent stores, restaurants. Chicago/North Lincoln|Lincoln Plaza is another exceptional shopping destination.

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