Chicago, IL

Get down on one of the dance floors at Transit. The club is one of Chicago's premier party bars, with three dance floors and five bars. Transit offers plenty of room to dance and drink the night away.

Address: 1565 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL 60622 - MAP
Phone: (773) 365-9000
Web: www.transitnightclubchicago.com

Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing aboard the Mystic Blue Cruise. You'll feel like a million bucks while spending the evening on the yacht taking in the sights of Chicago from the water.

Phone: (877) 299-7783
Web: www.mysticbluecruises.com

The Irish have a bit of a reputation for knowing how to have a good time. Visit The Abbey to experience a traditional, Irish good time complete with Irish food, musicians and of course, beer.

Address: 3420 West Grace St., Chicago IL 60618 - MAP
Phone: (773) 478-4408
Web: www.abbeypub.com

Spend some time hanging out in Chicago's Greektown. The neighborhood is home to bars, restaurants, gift shops and galleries that celebrate the culture of Greece. Nine Muses Bar & Grill, Spectrum Bar & Grill, Dugan's on Halsted, and Byzantium Club are just a few places to wine and dine in Greektown.

Web: www.greektownchicago.org

Experience live music at the historic Aragon. The venue was built in 1926 and its long career, the Aragon has hosted performances by artists like Buddy Holly, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Marvin Gaye, Steve Miller Band, Pink Floyd, Journey, AC/DC, Billy Idol, Nirvana, Weezer, Tool and many more.

Address: 1106 W Lawrence Ave., Chicago IL 60640 - MAP
Phone: (773) 561-9500
Web: www.aragon.com

Try your hand at gambling at the Empress Casino Joliet. The casino is home to over 1,100 table games and poker machines along with penny slots and live poker. Don't forget pennies and your poker face.

Address: 2300 Empress Dr., Joliet IL 60436 - MAP
Phone: (888) 436-7737
Web: www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com

Stay out late at the Underground Wonder Bar. The bar doesn't close until 4 a.m., and patrons can jam out to live music from many genres including jazz, blues, rock, acoustic and piano.

Address: 10 E Walton St., Chicago IL 60611 - MAP
Phone: (312) 266-7761
Web: www.undergroundwonderbar.com

Hang out at the Manor for a night of upscale partying. The venue boasts the comforts of an English manor, with the best service and music in the city. Splurge on bottle service and you'll get your own butler.

Address: 642 N Clark St., Chicago IL 60610 - MAP
Phone: (312) 475-1390
Web: www.manorchicago.com