Streeterville is located north of Chicago River and is a pulsating neighborhood where a lot is happening every day. Great museums, modern theaters, quirky shops, various dining and entertainment options make it one of the most action-packed neighborhoods of Chicago.

The impressive building of Museum of Contemporary Art (312-280-2660) is located in Streeterville. Here you can find 6,000+ pieces of art that include paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, film and performance. You can get a great view of Lake Michigan and the beautiful outdoor sculpture garden. Streeterville is home to the Magnificent Mile part of Michigan Avenue, where you can spend time window shopping. Another attraction worth a visit is The Chicago Shakespeare Theater, which moved to Navy Pier in 1999. Those getting there too early for the show, can browse through the bookstore or just unwind in their pub.

The number one tourist attraction of Chicago, Navy Pier (312-595-7437) is a delightful destination, which gets 8 million+ visitors per annum. A fun packed, family spot where apart from other recreation you will find a Ferris wheel, a carousel, a children's museum and an IMAX theater to keep your young ones entertained for most of the day.

If you need to recharge your battery, eat at Capis Italian Kitchen or the Dock Street Café and head to Ohio Street Beach, a little beach, just a short away from the pier. This beach is child friendly with a lifeguard on duty.

There is a medical community living in and around the neighborhood due to the Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Northwestren Memorial Hospital located here.

You have a lot of options when it comes to finding a nice staring point for your Chicago experience. Find a corporate feel at the Ritz-Carlton and Chicago City Centre Hotel or cross the river bridge to Wacker and stay at the artsy boutique Swissotel - Chicago for a more unique experience.