Continue walking west down the Riverwalk. Return to street level at LaSalle Street. You'll know you've arrived at LaSalle Street when you reach the portion of the Riverwalk that resembles amphitheater seating. You'll also notice street names on each of the bridges. Walk to the end of the theater - the west side - then make your way up the stairs to street level reaching the intersection of LaSalle Street and Wacker Drive.

Across the river to the north and west you will see the massive Merchandise Mart. Originally built for Marshall Field & Company to consolidate wholesalers, the building’s four million square feet of space made it the largest in the world when completed in 1931. It fills two city blocks, and has a beautiful art deco interior. The newly constructed Pentagon in Washington D.C. surpassed the Merchandise Mart as the world’s largest building in 1943. In 1945, the building was sold to Joseph P. Kennedy, father of President John F. Kennedy. The Kennedy family sold much of its interest in the building to a third party in 1998.

Today the Merchandise Mart maintains its merchandising roots with numerous home, office, and housewares showrooms, but it also has become a vibrant technology hub. The Merchandise Mart is home to numerous technology businesses and start-ups, including 1871, one of the world's top tech incubators.

If you'd like to get a look at the art deco interior of the building, the building's first and second floors are open to the public during normal business hours. Both floors contain numerous quality fast-food options and showrooms.

Another nearby dining option is Hooters (at 660 N. Wells St.), located 4 blocks north of the Mechandise Mart. Stop in for their world-famous wings, burgers, shrimp, salads, and more, along with Hooters' signature hospitality!

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