| this venerable, no-frills budget hotel in bronzeville is 2 blocks to the el train and 1. perks include a restaurant with a southern buffet and a takeout joint. . 1 miles to u. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add jacuzzis. cellular field. the simple rooms feature minifridges, microwaves, sitting areas, cable tv and air-conditioning. s
O'Hare International Airport 32 min
The Art Institute of Chicago (11 min)
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries. Chicago Riverwalk (12 min)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks. 875 North Michigan Avenue (14 min)
Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink. Millennium Park (11 min)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective Bean sculpture & an outdoor theater. Chicago Cultural Center (12 min)
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes. Buckingham Fountain (9 min)
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Grant Park (6 min)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (9 min)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits. Cloud Gate (12 min)
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides. Adler Planetarium (10 min)
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Navy Pier (12 min)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks. Shedd Aquarium (9 min)
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. Field Museum (8 min)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. Skydeck Chicago (12 min)
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Crown Fountain (11 min)
Public sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan. | 
