CHICAGO RESORTS
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront (The Central Collection)
- Near the magnificent mile
- Odd numbered units & units ending in 14 have river views
- On-site tavern & bar
- Unit 2114 is an awesome one-bedroom
- Unit 2203 is a nice one-bedroom Presidential Reserve unit
- Unit 2211 is a nice one-bedroom Presidential Reserve unit (has nice view of the river)
- Hotel, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom lockoff units
- Great views
- Fitness center
- Business center
- Walking distance to many local attractions
CHICAGO RESTAURANTS/FOOD
- 90 Miles Cuban Cafe (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Ann Sather (909 W Belmont Ave) (great cinnamon rolls)
- Bella Luna Cafe (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Big & Littles (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Black Dog Gelato (125 S Clark St) (Revival Food Hall)
- Bop N Grill (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Cemitas Puebla (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Chicago Brewhaus (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. (pizza made in a bowl) (awesome pizza) (get there right when they open or there will be a long wait) (773-248-2570) (2121 North Clark St.) (has valet parking) (Mon – Th 4 – 11 PM; Fri 4 PM – 12 AM; Sat 11:30 AM – 12 AM; Sun 11:30 AM – 11 PM)
- Chilam Balam (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Del Seoul (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- DMK Burger Bar (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Eataly Chicago (43 E Ohio St)
- Elephant & Castle Pub (185 N. Wabash Ave) (walking distance of the resort)
- Galewood Cookshack (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Garifuna Flava (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Garret’s Popcorn (401 N Michigan Ave) (best popcorn I have had but expensive)
- Ghiradelli’s Chocolate Ice Cream Shop (400 N Michigan Ave) (across the river from resort)
- Glen's Diner (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Gino’s East Pizzeria (162 E Superior St) (deep dish pizza) (excellent pizza) (must try)
- Giordano’s Pizza (130 E Randolph St) (excellent deep-dish pizza)
- Honky Tonk BBQ (1800 S Racine Ave) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Hopleaf Bar (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Irazu Costa Rican Dining (1965 N Milwaukee Ave) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Kuma's Corner (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- La Scarola (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (439 N Wells St) (excellent deep-dish pizza)
- Maggiano’s Little Italy (516 Clark St)
- Manny's Deli (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- McCormick & Schmick’s (1 E Wacker Drive) (walking distance of resort) (Landry’s Select Club)
- MFK (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Morton’s Steakhouse (65 E Wacker Place) (excellent steaks, best I have had, but pricey) (walking distance of resort) (Landry’s Select Club)
- Nana Organic (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Panozzo's Italian Market (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Pequod’s Pizza (2207 N Clybourn Ave)
- Pizzeria Uno (29 East Ohio St) (original deep-dish pizza)
- Portillo’s (100 W Ontario St) (very good food)
- Safehouse (60 E. Ontario St) (if you know the password get immediate access. If not asked to complete a clearance test to gain access) (www.safehousechicago.com)
- Saucy Porka (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Smoque BBQ (3800 N Pulaski Road) (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Sun Wah BBQ (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Taste of Peru (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- The Corner Bakery (360 Michigan Ave)
- The Depot American Diner (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- The Original Vito & Nick Pizzeria (8433 S Pulaski St) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
- Tommy Guns Garage (dinner show) (321-225-0273 or 800-461-0178) (2114 South Wabash Ave)
- Tre Kronor (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Tufano's Vernon Park Tap (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
- Weber Grill Restaurant (539 State St)
- White Palace Grill (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
CHICAGO BARS
- Signature Lounge (96th floor of the Hancock Building) (great place to have a drink & watch the sunset)
CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES
- Adler Planetarium
- Big Bus tours
- Blue Man Group (Briar Street Theater) (fantastic show)
- Buckingham Fountain
- Chicago Air & Water Show (usually 3rd weekend of August)
- Chicago Art Museum
- Chicago Crime Tour (1-1/2 to 2-hour tour)
- Chicago Sports Museum
- Cloud Gate (The Bean) (in Millennium Park)
- Dinner boat tour
- Field Museum
- Grant Park
- Grant Park Conservatory
- Hancock Building (360o observation deck) (Tilt attraction)
- Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tour
- House of Blues
- Lincoln Park Conservatory
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Michigan Avenue (Miracle Mile) (shopping district)
- Millennium Park (walking distance of resort)
- Museum of Science & Industry
- Navy Pier
- Riverwalk
- Seadog Boat Architectural Tour
- Shedd Aquarium
- State Street (shopping)
- Taste of Chicago (5 days of food & entertainment) (around 4th of July)
- Wendella Boat Tours (right across the river from resort) (architectural boat tour)
- Willis Tower Skydeck (Sears Building) (Ledge - walkout window platform)
CHICAGO GROCERY STORES
- Eataly Chicago (43 E Ohio St)
- Jewel (550 N State St) (within a few blocks of the Wyndham resort)
- Walgreens (410 N Michigan Ave) (within a few blocks of the Wyndham resort)
CHICAGO OTHER INFO
- City Pass (www.citypass.com)
- Good mass transit system (city buses, subway trains, EL trains)
- Park at Midway ($12/day) and use orange line CTA train to downtown
- Parking is $65/day at resort
- Use Spot Hero or Park Wiz to find cheaper places to park in area
CHICAGO ADDRESSES
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-346-7100
Hotel Blake
500 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-986-1234
NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.