Wendella Sightseeing Boats
$25–$50Family-run since 1935, classic river and lakefront cruises from the Michigan Avenue dock.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is a place to stay in Chicago, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: $50 or more.
511 N Columbus Dr · Chicago, IL
This all-suite hotel in Streeterville has 455 two-room suites set around a 16-story atrium with glass elevators. Suites come with sectional couches, work desks and a kitchenette, and stays include a cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly reception. There is an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel sits between Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue, a short walk from the Magnificent Mile.
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