Indoor year-round pool, 24-hour fitness center, and direct access to the Lakefront Trail and nearby beaches.
Lakefront Days, City Nights
Step from a polished Gold Coast stay into year-round swimming, 24-hour fitness and energising on-site fitness classes, then let Chicago do the rest. With Ohio Street Beach and the Lakefront Trail just across the street, plus Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and renowned museums close by, every day can move from wellness to water, shopping, theatre and skyline views.
At the hotel
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Included with your stay are access to the 24-hour fitness center and the hotel's indoor pool and business center (availability subject to hotel policies).
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Fitness Center Training
Keep your routine on track in the complimentary 24-hour fitness center, equipped with weight-training machines and accessible for hotel guests during their stay.
Experiences
More to do
The following services are available for an additional fee or subject to third-party timing and availability.
Indoor Lap Swimming
Swim year-round in the hotel’s indoor pool, with lounge seating and city or skyline views for a calm lakefront reset between Chicago outings.
Sun Deck Lounging
Unwind on the adjoining outdoor sun deck or terrace, where city and Lake Michigan views set the scene for a slower afternoon above the streets.
On-Site Fitness Classes
Join the hotel’s on-site fitness classes for a guided workout without leaving the property, ideal before a lakefront walk or downtown evening.
Lake View Stretching
Ease into the day with your own stretching session inspired by the hotel’s lakefront setting, then head out refreshed for beaches, shops and museums nearby.
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Ticket Planning Session
Stop by for tours and ticket assistance to shape a Chicago day around nearby landmarks, performances, museums and lakefront experiences.
Cocktail Social Hour
Settle in for weekday Social Hour at Current, Monday through Friday from 4–6pm, featuring beer, wine, spirits and pub fare.
Seasonal Patio Spritzes
From May to September, linger over a cocktail spritz menu and share plates in Current’s seasonal Chandon Garden patio setting.
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Ohio Street Swimming
Walk across the street to Ohio Street Beach, a small sandy lakefront beach directly opposite the hotel, for a refreshing swim in Lake Michigan.
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Lakefront Trail Biking
Rent a bike and follow the paved Chicago Lakefront Trail, reachable on foot across the street, for miles of lake, skyline and neighborhood views.
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Navy Pier Strolling
Walk about 13 minutes to Navy Pier for a classic Chicago lakeside outing with shops, rides, waterfront views and lively pier energy.
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Magnificent Mile Shopping
Spend the afternoon browsing flagship stores and boutiques along Michigan Avenue, roughly four blocks or half a mile from the hotel.
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Oak Street Sunbathing
Walk north to Oak Street Beach near the Drake Hotel, a popular lakefront stretch known for quick city access and summer beach energy.
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North Avenue Volleyball
Continue along the lakefront to North Avenue Beach, where volleyball courts and a 22,000-square-foot beach house anchor a lively summer scene.
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North Avenue Kayaking
Paddle from North Avenue Beach with local kayak rentals available at the lakefront beach house a few blocks beyond Oak Street Beach.
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Jet Ski Riding
For a faster lakefront adventure, arrange jet ski rentals at North Avenue Beach and take in Chicago’s skyline from Lake Michigan.
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Willis Tower Skydeck
Ride about 15 minutes to Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower and step onto the glass-floor observation deck for a dramatic city view.
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Chicago Riverwalk Walking
Explore the Chicago Riverwalk, about 1.9 miles from the hotel, with its scenic riverside promenade, cafés, public spaces and boat-watching views.
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Field Museum Exploring
Visit the Field Museum, roughly 1.9 miles away, for a world-renowned natural history experience filled with fossils, cultures, science and discovery.
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Driehaus Museum Touring
Tour the Richard H. Driehaus Museum, a restored Gilded Age mansion about 0.6 miles from the hotel, for ornate architecture and period interiors.
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Shakespeare Theater Night
Catch a performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater near Navy Pier, an easy lakefront outing from the hotel’s Streeterville location.
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Harris Theater Concert
Walk about 20 minutes to Harris Theater in Millennium Park for a performing arts evening close to Chicago’s cultural core.
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Motor Boating
Arrange a nearby motor boating outing on Lake Michigan for a high-energy way to see Chicago’s waterfront and skyline from the water.
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Lake Michigan Sailing
Book a nearby sailing experience and trade the city grid for breezes, open water and wide skyline views on Lake Michigan.
What activities and entertainment can guests enjoy at The Wade in Chicago?
The Wade offers an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and direct access to the Chicago Lakefront Trail just across the street. As a Tribute Portfolio hotel on North Lake Shore Drive, The Wade also places guests within easy reach of Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, and several of Chicago's best-loved lakefront beaches.
Does The Wade have a swimming pool for guests to use?
Yes, The Wade features a single indoor pool with lounge seating and an adjoining outdoor sun deck and terrace offering skyline and lake views, with wheelchair-accessible pool access for all guests at The Wade.
Can guests at The Wade walk to the beach?
Absolutely — The Wade sits directly across the street from Ohio Street Beach, making it one of the few Chicago hotels with true lakefront walkability, and the Chicago Lakefront Trail is reachable on foot right outside The Wade.
Is Navy Pier within walking distance of The Wade?
Yes, Navy Pier is about a 13-minute walk from The Wade, making it one of the easiest nearby attractions to reach for shops, rides, and lakeside strolling from The Wade.
What shopping is near The Wade?
The Wade is roughly half a mile from the famed Magnificent Mile, putting flagship stores and boutiques within easy walking distance of The Wade for guests who want to shop during their stay.
Does The Wade offer an on-site fitness center?
Yes, The Wade provides a 24-hour fitness center complimentary for hotel guests, featuring weight-training equipment and a wheelchair-accessible layout, along with fitness classes on site at The Wade.
What outdoor and lakefront activities can guests arrange from The Wade?
Guests staying at The Wade can enjoy biking the Lakefront Trail, as well as kayaking, sailing, and motor boating nearby, plus beach volleyball a short walk north at North Avenue Beach from The Wade.
Does The Wade provide meeting and event space for business travelers?
Yes, The Wade offers 19 meeting rooms totaling over 20,386 square feet of flexible conference space, supported by a 24-hour business center, making The Wade a strong choice for business and event travelers.
What cultural attractions are close to The Wade?
Within walking distance or a short ride of The Wade are the Field Museum, the Driehaus Museum, the Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park, and performance venues including the Harris Theater and Chicago Shakespeare Theater, all easily accessed from The Wade.
Who does The Wade welcome for its activities and amenities?
The Wade welcomes sightseers, couples, and business or event travelers alike, offering a boutique lakefront setting with pool, fitness, and meeting amenities designed for a wide range of guests staying at The Wade.
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