You only have to go as far as Wrigleyville to feel like you've traveled worlds away…

To get to the spa here, you have to walk past the busy salon area downstairs, to the serene floor they reserved for spa pampering. While not too plush, the brown tones throughout the spa give it a relaxed, calming feel – even though the spa space isn't huge…

With waiting lists to get into the Cheesecake Factory longer than an hour on most days, we’re glad that fingers & toes—located just inside the John Hancock building—is a mere 10 steps away from the madness…

Rare, imported and delightful grooming and beauty finds fill this New York City import. Sampling is encouraged, so test out all the lotions and potions before making your choices.

You can get everything from holistic body wraps to haircuts to eyelash extensions here, but our favorite is the incredibly detail-oriented spa pedicure ($46). It’s done in a semiprivate room, which would be perfect for spa days, as it holds three people…

Enjoy tropical relaxation courtesy of Brazilian native and former Urban She waxing goddess Cleise Gomes at her second Chicago outpost…