Cinco de Mayo is always a great celebration in Chicago and many restaurants and bars offer specials on traditional Mexican food and drink. Even though it falls on a Tuesday, there are a few options if you really want to party or just relax and enjoy the festivities.
For a more authentic celebration and cuisine head to the heart of Pilsen, Chicago’s Latino neighborhood on 18th Street. There you will find plenty of places to celebrate, including favorites like Taqueria El Miagro, excellent home-style fare, La Cebollita Grill, delicious tamales, and Taqueria Casa del Pueblo. If you'd rather have a more stylish and swanky Cinco de Mayo with plenty of tequila and mini sombreros, check out Carnivale in the Warehouse District or Salud Tequila Bar in Wicker Park. Either one will make your Tuesday much more interesting.
For those of us who are sports fanatics, the next two weeks are going to be wonderful. The Blackhawks return to the United Center against the Canucks on May 5th and 7th for their playoff games. The Chicago Cubs are at Wrigley May 12th – 17th against the Padres and Astros. The Chicago Whitesox are at US Cellular Field May 6th – 10th against the Tigers and Rangers. Our Concierge Team can always find tickets to any event, but the hotdog and drink are extra.
If you are having trouble navigating your stroller through the hustle and bustle of Michigan Ave., there are a few places that you might want to consider. Lincoln Park is just a short distance from the hotel and features three great attractions: The Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. The zoo is always free, not many places in Chicago are these days, and has everything from apes to giraffes and even a large carousel. The Conservatory holds plenty of flowers, plants and shrubs that create a great sense of spring, even if the weather doesn’t. Finally, the Nature Museum is a wonderful place for children to run and play. They have plenty of exhibits on turtles, snakes, fish and even a large indoor butterfly habitat with over 300 different species. It’s fun, educational and in the end will make them very tired.
So, go out and enjoy springtime and all its festivities, even on a Tuesday.
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