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Chicago and Beer naturally go together like fish and chips, like karaoke and bars, like responsibility and the legal drinking age. Of course finding a bar (karaoke or otherwise) isn’t hard in Chicago. BUT if you’d enjoy experiencing Chicago’s beer scene through some of its unique and local microbreweries then pull up a chair and [...]

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Whether you marvel at the beauty of nature in winter, enjoy basking in the holiday spirit, or you simply whisk from store to store with bags full of goodies, there are plenty of ways to celebrate winter and the holidays in downtown Chicago! We’ve compiled some of the best and most spectacular here: 1. Skating [...]

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Looking for things to do in Chicago? Chicago is known for skyscrapers, inspiring SNL skits (“Da Bears!”), and being a world-class city. But despite Chicago’s size, the city also hosts some very unique and often secluded green spaces. Of course there’s no shortage of parks in Chicago. But we’ve scoured this urban jungle and, without [...]

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This week we’ve compiled a list of 5 great tours for seeing Chicago!  These are all only minutes from our downtown hotel and each is sure to enrich your experience of visiting the Windy City.  Enjoy! 1.  Chicago Greeter. This tour is offered by the city, is customizable, and is absolutely FREE!  You simply contact [...]

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  Flying overhead, rattling the windows of the John Hancock Observatory, parachuting to the ground and splashing through the water!  Chicago’s most exciting event, the Air & Water Show is just around the corner!  Will you be one of the almost 2 million people crowding the city’s lakefront to try and catch a glimpse of some of the best [...]

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From Oprah Winfrey to Vince Vaughn, Chicago is a celebrity rich town and the production site of some of the best-known movies to be filmed east of Hollywood, including “The Blues Bothers” and “Ocean’s Eleven.” Come experience Chicago, and you may get a peek at the stars!

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From its celebrated architecture to its world-class shopping and arts, Chicago is a vibrant city of endless attractions and sights. So, here’s a few of our favorite links to help to you embark on your Chicago adventure.

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This Chicago landmark and attraction offers a beautiful aquatic display from spring through fall. Enjoy the dazzling water, light and music spectacle during the summer.

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Chicago’s largest recreational retreat, Lincoln Park offers numerous baseball/softball fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, a golf course, a fitness center, boating harbors, beaches, landscaped gardens, a zoo, museums, a conservatory, and a theater on the lake. Check out Lincoln Park’s Chicago History Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the nation’s oldest zoos!

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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.

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