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Living in a Chicago condo near the Gold Coast is a dream for some, but for those already living the dream, what’s a great way to explore Chicago outside of your condo home? Try planning a “staycation,” or a vacation in your home city. After all, Chicago is one of the best destinations in the United States—why shouldn’t you be a tourist in your own town?
Here are a few of the interesting events and destinations you may have missed around the Gold Coast. Downtown condos can be luxurious, but you may need to set aside a few days for exploring outside of your usual neighborhood! Both in your own neighborhood and in nearby areas, the exciting attractions of Chicago await!
Here are a few of the interesting events and destinations you may have missed around the Gold Coast. Downtown condos can be luxurious, but you may need to set aside a few days for exploring outside of your usual neighborhood! Both in your own neighborhood and in nearby areas, the exciting attractions of Chicago await!
Gold Coast Destinations for Your Chicago “Staycation”
Tea Gschwendner - Want a refreshing alternative to your local Starbucks? Then, try Tea Gschwendner, a specialty teashop in the Gold Coast. Knowledgeable staff that loves to help you smell and sample various loose-leaf teas make this a fun and calming place to shop and grab a drink. Escape the hustle and bustle of early morning coffee trips on your “staycation,” and peruse hundreds of flavors of teas at the this European import to Chicago’s Gold Coast.
Sutton Place Hotel – If it’s time to change locales from your downtown Chicago condo for the weekend, try the Sutton Place Hotel also in the Gold Coast. The boutique hotel on Rush Street boasts huge comfy rooms, relaxing luxury bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and immediate access to all the best dining and nightlife of Rush Street. The perfect starting place for a relaxing or exciting Chicago “staycation”!
Pump Room – Chicago has a storied Hollywood history, and the Pump Room is at its core. Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Liza Minelli and Phil Collins all factor into the fame of the Pump Room—just ask the staff for stories! If you live in a dowtown Chicago condo near the Gold Coast and haven’t made your way to this historic spot, it’s finally time. Swanky interiors and a “casually smart” ambiance complement light fare and classic cocktails. A perfect start or end to a Chicago “staycation” evening happens here.
International Museum of Surgical Science – Often overshadowed by Chicago’s many famous museums like the MCA, Art Institute and Field Museum, the IMSS is a nearby attraction you should definitely take advantage of if you live near the Gold Coast. Chicago condo residents who aren’t medicine buffs will still enjoy the interesting exhibits inside the IMSS. Simply the museum’s setting, a historic lakefront mansion in the Gold Coast, is worth the visit. Artifacts, art and instruments of medicine from the past five centuries will wow you and make you thankful for our modern techniques!
