City Guide

Chicago | June 4-5

Hotels:

Check out top recommendations from our co-presenting partners at Oracle NetSuite!

Restaurants:

  • Beatnik on the River (0.5 mi./3 min drive to venue)
    Riverfront seating and garden maximalist design 

  • Small Cheval (0.7 mi./ 4 min drive to venue)
    Local staple for a quick bite – easily the best burgers in Chicago!

  • Pizzeria Portofino  (0.9 mi./ 6 min drive to venue)
    Great pizza restaurant with patio seating right on the river!

  • Gibsons Italia  (1.0 mi./7  min drive to venue)
    Fantastic Italian steakhouse with a beautiful view of the river! Great to make a reservation for dinner or sit at the bar for an app & drink.

  • The Smith Restaurant  (1.0  mi./ 7 min drive to venue)
    This American restaurant offers a vast menu with dishes for any palate and great drinks! Plus weekday happy hour 3-6 pm.

  • Lil’ Ba Ba Reeba (1.2 mi./7 min drive to venue)
    Spanish Tapas in the heart of River North

  • Avli  (1.2 mi./ 8 min drive to venue)
    Delicious Greek restaurant with awesome patios for soaking in the summer sunshine in Chicago!

  • Cabra (1.9 mi./7 min drive to venue)
    West loop rooftop Peruvian cevicheria. Be sure to have a reservation!

  • Gallucci (2.4 mi./14  min drive to venue)
    Old town neighborhood gem. Neapolitan pizzeria with incredible pastas. 

Drinks:

  • Cindy’s (0.8 mi./ 5 min drive to venue)
    Take the elevator all the way up to Cindy’s rooftop bar and get stunning views of Lake Michigan and Michigan Ave. 

  • Arbella (1.1 mi./7 min drive to venue)
    Fun cocktail lounge offering happy hour 5-7 pm with unique cocktails and tasty small plates.

  • London House (1.3 mi./9 min drive to venue)
    Drinks on the terrace at the hotel. One of the best views of the loop and the river. 

  • The Berkshire Room (1.8 mi./10 min drive to venue)
    Cocktail bar offering a ‘dealer’s choice’ experience where the bartender creates a custom, one-of-a-kind cocktail just for you!

Things to Do:

  • The Ledge (Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge)
    Treat yourself to an exhilarating view over the whole of Chicago from the top of the Willis Tower. Ride 103 floors to the Skydeck and step out onto The Ledge, a glass-paneled box with vertical views to the ground below.

  • Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour (1.3 mi./ 9 min drive to venue)
    Embark on a history-based guided walking tour and discover the stories of Chicago’s gangsters and ghosts. Learn about the city’s darker side and creepy past as you explore the Chicago Loop district. 

  • River Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise (1.9 mi./ 10 min drive to venue)
    Enjoy views of Chicago's riverfront architecture as you cruise along the Chicago River. Admire the scenery from the ship's glass-enclosed dining area. Choose between a lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. 

  • Chicago Architecture River Cruise (2.3 mi./ 13 min drive to venue)
    Cruise along the Chicago River on a boat tour and discover hidden architectural gems among the city’s renowned landmarks, with live narration. 

  • Green City Market Lincoln Park (2.7 mi./ 16 min drive to venue)
    Local farmers market on Saturdays and Wednesdays selling seasonal produce and delicious food.

  • Old Town Chicago (2.8 mi./ 16 min drive to venue)
    Cute neighborhood with numerous bars, restaurants, and shops!