Chicago’s best things to do, see, and eat before heading to a Bears game

Windy City Gridiron has published a comprehensive game day travel guide for Chicago Bears fans visiting Soldier Field. The guide provides recommendations for making a long weekend trip around attending a home game, detailing downtown hotels such as the Marriott Marquis, Hilton Garden Inn, and The Blackstone. It also highlights notable city attractions including Navy Pier, the Bean, and the Chicago Riverwalk.

Writer Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. also details local dining and game day logistics, recommending iconic foods like Italian beef and deep-dish pizza alongside venues such as Asador Bastian and The Wieners Circle. For the Soldier Field experience, the guide outlines tailgating rules, suggests using public transit or rideshares, and encourages visitors to see the Caleb Williams mural on Halsted.