Know-it-alls
by Jenna SchnuerCHICAGO
SYLVIA ROLLINS,
CHEF CONCIERGE
HOTEL MONACO
CHICAGO
• 225 NORTH WABASH AVENUE
• (312) 960-8500
• WWW.MONACO-CHICAGO.COM
1. Touring
Chicago's architecture and history by boat is a must for any
visitor to the city, says Rollins. Two of the top cruises are
offered by
Chicago's
First Lady (312-902- 1500,
www.cruisechicago.com), which is
the official river cruise of the Chicago Architecture Foundation,
and Chicago Line Cruises (312-527-2002,
www.chicagoline.com), which
provides a historical flair, with docents trained by well-known
local historian Mike Hogan.
2. "Guests just
love" Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago, especially on fireworks nights,
when pedaling around town becomes that much more special, says
Rollins. River East Docks, 465 North McClurg Court; (312) 915-0995;
www.bobbysbikehike.com
3. For Chicago
residents, one of the bestloved summer traditions is to pack a
picnic dinner (and a good bottle of wine) and head to Ravinia, the
summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, for an open-air
classical concert. 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park; (847)
266-5100;
www.ravinia.org
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