CHICAGO, IL – The holidays are here and there is plenty to do around the Chicago area! With people bustling down the streets of Chicago and out in the suburbs, the stores are happening and the restaurants are jammed packed. So one might wonder if there is any escape from the madness as the final days before the holiday draw nearer. And rest assured…there is.
As a tourist, it’s difficult to come across those little places around the city that you just ‘have to know about’. While the restaurants on Ontario are likely crowded with shoppers and tourists, most don’t realize that they can have an appetizer and a drink in one of Chicago’s premiere locations.
The Signature Lounge
The Signature Lounge is located on the 96th floor of the John Hancock building, located along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. With 360° views, it is the highest elevation that one could eat at in the City of Chicago. With astonishing views overlooking four Midwestern states, this local gem is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle 1000 feet below. The Signature Lounge is known for their margaritas, cosmos, and daiquiris, so be sure to try one! The drinks are a bit pricey, but the view is fantastic and FREE. The observatory is just one floor above the Signature Lounge, however, the entrance fee is almost equal to one drink below, so I recommend sacrificing 20 feet of unnoticeable elevation for a relaxing drink below. They are also known for their appetizers, so if you have the time, stop up on the 96th floor. You won’t be disappointed!
Please tell us about the hidden gems that you have found in the Chicago area and maybe we will feature it in our Chicago Restaurant Review.
