River North

Located just North of Downtown and the Chicago River. It’s an ultra-stylish, ultra-urban district of sleek art galleries and studios, all tucked away into former warehouse buildings. It’s also home to one of the city’s hottest nightlife scenes, with trendy bars and clubs that keep the party going till the early morning hours.

River North is the go-to district for art and design lovers. The area is bursting with energy, with an array of fabulous art galleries and history-defining buildings like the twin corncobs at Marina City. Immerse yourself in the Gilded Age at the stunningly preserved Richard H. Driehaus Museum, aka Chicago’s “Marble Palace.”

One of the neighborhood’s most famous landmarks is the MART, which sits on the award-winning Chicago Riverwalk. Inside, take a cooking classes at The Chopping Block and wander through high-end interior design studios. Outside, be awed by Art on the MART, the world’s largest video projection art installation that takes over the building’s massive facade in the evenings.

Cultured by day, River North shifts into high gear by night. The dining scene is always buzzing, from authentic Italian food hall Eataly to high-end steakhouses like RPM Steak to the award-winning Pacific Standard Time. For some after-hours fun, enjoy tiki drinks and tropical vibes at Three Dots and a Dash or order a bathtub-size cocktail at sultry The Bassment.

Get that Rat Pack vibe with old-school crooning at Redhead Piano Bar. Fill up on soul food and soulful song at the Sunday Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues. Dance the night away trendy club-restaurant hybrid TAO.