2008 Toys for Tots Campaign,
originally uploaded by Best Western River North Hotel Chicago.

Thanks to the generousity of many River North Hotel guest and staff members, many kids will be having a happy holiday season. Best Western River North was able to donate a full box of new toys.

Experience the wildest playground in all of Chicago - the Lincoln Park Zoo. One of the last free zoos in the nation, Lincoln Park Zoo is natural habitat for over 1,000 mammals, reptiles and birds. Hear a lion’s roar, see gorillas climb and explore tropical rainforests and African savannas.

Get into the “Loop”and discover downtown Chicago through free audio walking tours of “The Loop” - Art Loop, Theater Loop and Landmark Loop. The Loop is a dynamic district comprised of theaters, shops, museums, landmarks, cultural institutions, and the world’s most significant architecture. Lop the Loop on Chicago’s free Trolley.

Experience numerous free activities that help you enjoy the culture and character of Chicago. Enjoy free days at Chicago’s world-class art, culture and history museums, inclucing the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Chicago History Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, Children’s Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Spertus Museum, Peace Museum, Smith Museum of Stained Glass and the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Make a difference in the lives of your children at the Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Through engaging educational exhibits, art workshops and events, CCM offers hands-on activities that make every visit unforgettable! Thursdays are Free Family Night from 5pm - 8pm.

Located on the “Mile,”American Girl Place is Chicago’s most popular shopping destination for young girls. Browse the colorful shops, boutiques, and bookstore where the American Girls come to life, and enjoy the whimsical American Girl Café.

Check out Chicago’s ultimate sports-themed restaurant and fan zone – ESPN Zone. Enjoy delicious American cuisine, tasty drinks, interactive video games and fun sports activities for the whole family.

Enjoy a world of entertainment at Dave and Busters Chicago - where great food, drinks and family fun are all under one roof. Dave & Buster’s Million Dollar Midway is packed with the exciting video and gaming - from classic games to high-tech virtual action.

Treat your kids to Brookfield Zoo - home to 2,000 animals – including bottlenose dolphins, giraffes, hippos, and elephants, a powerful African lion and Mexican gray wolves. Families can explore nature and touch small animals and in the Hamill Family Play Zoo.

Experience a world of family fun at Chicago’s Navy Pier – the playground on Lake Michigan – with exciting attractions, beautiful parks and promenades, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and events. Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier IMAX Theater, Crystal Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, and Skyline Stage.