Quick Pet Friendly Getaway on Riverwalk
My trips are usually planned pretty far in advance. This one
was different.
It was toward the end of a summer spent mostly at home and Teddy
and I were getting restless. I was also looking for something to talk about for
my upcoming CI Living show.
Since I live just two hours south of Chicago and the windy
City offers endless things to do, it was the obvious choice. I wanted something
a bit different this time around. A focus on the Riverwalk sounded like the
perfect idea.
Even though Teddy is a service dog and allowed everywhere, I
wanted a pet friendly place where people could have the same experience we did.
The Sheraton Grand Riverwalk fit all the requirements and it was a hotel I had
not previously been to.
My friend, Kim, came along for the short trip. We checked in quickly and went up to our large accessible room, with a king bed, a pullout couch, and a bed and bowl set up for Teddy that was much bigger than he was.
We also had a welcoming charcuterie plate. It was filled with meats, cheeses, and vegetables. We just nibbled on a bit since we had plans for dinner.
When I go to Chicago I usually check out a restaurant I
haven’t been to before, having multiple courses and tasting as much as I can.
This was planned differently. I wanted a pet friendly experience.
We went downstairs and walked through the large lobby bar and to the Riverwalk, where we entered Chicago Burger Company. This venue is open at the Sheraton Grand in the spring, summer, and fall.
At first it looked just like a fast food restaurant. We soon learned they had a lot more to offer. Along with the usual burgers, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes, Chicago Burger Company has frozen cocktails, beer, and smoothies. They also have a food menu for dogs.
We ordered our food and drinks and went to sit outside overlooking the river. While we waited we did some people – and dog – watching. The area had a bit of a Paris vibe with the waterfront. The Sheraton Grand even has its own dock so you can come and go by boat.
Although I can’t say his food looked overly appealing, Teddy
loved the CBC Burger. Kim was equally
satisfied with the Chili & Cheddar Burger and her side of fried pickles. I
decided to go meatless with a Mushroom Swiss Impossible Burger and sweet potato
tots. It was the right choice.
We also tried out the frozen cocktails It was a Mango Rum for me and a Lakeshore Lemonade for Kim. Teddy stuck with the water.
After we ate, Kim and Teddy walked while I rode my
wheelchair along the Riverwalk. It was a beautiful scene at night as it had
been during the day and I found it to be very accessible.
We slept very well at the Sheraton Grand. As expected, Teddy
preferred my bed to the one set up for him on the floor. In the morning, we had
coffee and the rest of that delicious charcuterie plate before heading home.
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