Categories: Nightlife Millennium Park
Millennium Park: Nightlife
Author: Jennifer Nunez
Downtown Chicago is a bustling city by day, but if you're in the mood for a night on the town, you have few choices accross from Millennium park, but many more if you venture north or south of the Loop. You will find music and drinks of all kinds in bars, pubs, lounges and clubs open as late as 5 a.m.!
Sit outside at Park Grill and catch the goings-on of the hordes of appreciators that throng the park and this in-the-park restaurant. Open 'till 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 'till 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday's, the Park Grill serves as an ideal evening getaway for those not looking to stay out too late but want to let loose just the same. Sample a glass of wine from there widespread wine list or sip on a martini and watch the sun set behind the magnificent chicago Skyline or the skaters at the ice rink adjoining the restaurant. Even better--join 'em.
Just across the street, The Gage offers upscale Irish drinking and eating fare for late-night dining and gossiping. Order up a beer at the bar, or sip a cosmo at the pub seating in front of the large front windows and people watch for hours. If there is one thing Chicago has plenty, it's a diverse mixture of people and fashion trends. Executive Chef Dirk Flanigan generates exclusive eats and decadant treats for The Gage's guests, including a easy-to-read four-course menu. Snacks, the first course, include fried chicken livers with spicy mustard and The Gage N-17 fondue with butter kaase, brie, spinach and toast. The second course options contain a house curred salmon with dill, capers, lemon, creme fraiche, potato cakes and mustard, and a daily cheese selection. Course number three offers up chicken with giant noodle soup, salad of briased rabbit, or carmelized lobster with lemon quinoa, basil and chili. The fourth and final course, the entree involves petite ricotta and semolina dumplings served with woodland mushrooms, oven dried tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano and cream.
Check out places of interest near Millennium Park: Nightlife:
Aria Restaurant
200 N. Columbus Dr.,
Chicago, IL 60601
A top Chicago restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine at The Fairmont Chicago hotel, Aria has proven that it's here to stay. Currently under the leadership of chef de cuisine Leon Gunn, the kitchen here serves a menu that's bursting with cultural influences from around the world.
Bongo Room
1152 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60605
Serving breakfast and lunch, this sibling to the popular Wicker Park location serves omelets, breakfast burritos and upscale flapjack offerings such as the “Oreo cookie” for breakfast. If you’re looking for lunch, seasonally inspired salads and sandwiches highlight the menu.
Bike Chicago Rental & Tours
239 E. Randolph St.,
Chicago, IL 60601
Bicycle rental, bicycle tours, segway tours, and in-line skate rentals make Bike Chicago a key attraction in the city. Bike Chicago has five locations scattered throughout the Chicago area, which is convenient for tourists and locals alike.
Bobby's Bike Hike
465 N McClurg Court,
Chicago, IL 60611
Guided bike tours, (bicycles provided), that are definitely family friendly. Tours are designed for riders of all ages and fitness levels. A great way to learn about Chicago’s past, as well as insight into current events around the city. Bike rentals are also available for riders looking to explore the nearby Lakefront Bike Path.
John Hancock Center Observatory
875 N. Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60661
See Chicago from the top of the Hancock Building in the heart of downtown. The John Hancock Center Observatory offers Chicago views at their finest.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 N. Cannon Dr.,
Chicago, IL 60614
Lincoln Park Zoo, located in Chicago, is among the oldest zoological gardens in the country (established in 1868) and is also among the most modern. Generations of Chicago kids and visitors to the city alike take the time to stand face to face with apes and even go palm-to-palm with them through the glass. Human-to-animal interaction is mixed with the heavily scientific- and research-based initiatives here.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St,
Chicago, IL 60610
Millennium Park has become Chicago’s newest main stage attraction. Aligned with the city’s emphasis on architectural innovation, this 24.5-acre phenomenon integrates historical significance with contemporary style from a number of international players. It is bordered by Michigan Avenue to the west, Columbus Drive to the east, Randolph Street to the north and Monroe Street to the south.
Bike Chicago Rental & Tours
239 E. Randolph St.,
Chicago, IL 60601
Bicycle rental, bicycle tours, segway tours, and in-line skate rentals make Bike Chicago a key attraction in the city. Bike Chicago has five locations scattered throughout the Chicago area, which is convenient for tourists and locals alike.
Bobby's Bike Hike
465 N McClurg Court,
Chicago, IL 60611
Guided bike tours, (bicycles provided), that are definitely family friendly. Tours are designed for riders of all ages and fitness levels. A great way to learn about Chicago’s past, as well as insight into current events around the city. Bike rentals are also available for riders looking to explore the nearby Lakefront Bike Path.
