Travel Tips

New Years Eve is just around the corner and you’re probably busy finalizing your party plans and putting together the perfect outfit.But haveyou even started to think about what drink you’ll be sipping on?Sure, everyone will have a glass ofChampagne in hand when the clock strikes midnight.But what about during the pre-twilight hours,beforethe bubbles have [...]

About 874 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

2010 has been a busy year at Best Western River North Hotel. As the year winds down, we want to pause to remember a few of the highlights from this past year… 10.Our General Manager, Heidi Bitar, spoke with Chicago’s Mayor Daley at a press conference regarding tourism in Chicago. 9.Our hotel partnered with local [...]

About 888 days ago by rivernorth   1

Baby, it’s cold outside, which can only mean it’swinter in Chicago.Enjoy ice skating at Millenium Park, The Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker, holiday shopping on Michigan Avenue,or a Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier.But whether indoors or out, we want you to stay warm this winter.So during the month of December, mention the passwordHot Chocolate when you check [...]

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The days are getting shorter and the temperatures a little cooler. It can only mean fall has arrived to Chicago! October is a great time in the city; starting with the Chicago Marathon on October 10th and ending with the Halloween Franken Plaza October 22nd-31st. But did you know that October is also Breast Cancer [...]

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Chicago’s famed Michigan Ave will be getting a “cool” make over this summer. Chicago-area artists unveiled nine newly re-purposed refridgerators as part of the city’s “Fine Art Fridges” exhibit. The fridges were designed to bring attention to ComEd’s appliance recycling program. The fridges will be lining Michigan Ave from Illinois St to Chicago Ave now [...]

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Looking for a new way to see Chicago? Check out this article in the Chicago Tribune listing the Top Ten Tours of the city. Our personal favorite is the Chicago Chocolate Tour. Feeling guilty after all that chocolate? Try a bike tour of Barack Obama’s old neighborhood or learn about the real life stories of [...]

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Now that Memorial Day is over, we can finally say SUMMER IS HERE!!! And not a moment too soon. Of course, the start of summer in Chicago can only mean one thing: Chicago Festivals! This year, all the favorites make their return. Kicking it off is the Gospel Music Fest June 5th and 6th, followed [...]

About 1083 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

With Old Man Winter settling in for the season, you may be looking for things to do on these frigid, blustery days. Now is the perfect time for a getaway and Best Western River North is the perfect place. Best Western River North is offering special, Website only “Winternet” rates starting as low as $79 [...]

About 1225 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Here are Chicago’s Top 10 Sightseeing attractions, according to the Chicago Sun Times. How many have you visited? Let us know which are your favorites and why. If you haven’t visited all these attractions, plan a getaway to Chicago! Navy Pier Millennium Park. Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Lincoln Park Zoo ( and did I [...]

About 1334 days ago by rivernorth   1

One of Chicago’s most popular attractions. The fountain, one of the largest in the world, is located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park. Weather permitting the fountain operates 8AM-11PM all summer long.

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