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Put away your hat and mittens because summer is just around the corner! With miles of beaches and beatiful green spaces like Millenium Park stretching along the lakefront, there is no better time to get outside and enjoy Chicago!Get ready for summer in Chicago with this handy listing of festivals via Chicago Tribune. For more [...]

About 748 days ago by rivernorth   1

If you’ve stayed at our hotel recently you may have seen our Open Bookshelf in the lobby.  It’s our version of ‘Take a book, Leave a book’.  But did you know that those books are supplied to us by our neighbors and local non-profit, Open Books?To support their literacy programs, Open Books collects used books [...]

About 755 days ago by rivernorth   2

Baseball season in Chicago…ahhhh.  Chicago may have two teams, but if you ask me, there’s only one ballpark!  Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in the majors and besides being home to the Chicago Cubs, it has also played host to the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks and hosted 5 World Series games (but [...]

About 763 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh Wow!  This month I took a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo, located in the heart of downtown Chicago.  This urban oasis is a world of wildlife set amongst the shadows of skyscrapers.  Open 365 days a year, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the country’s last remaining FREE zoos!  Boasting [...]

About 798 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Mayor Daley has proclaimed January 27th the first ever Concierge Day in Chicago!And why not?The city’s conciergesoffer more than five million referrals each year to Chicago’s various cultural attractions, restaurants, nightspots and shopping suggestions.Chicago’s concierges love to share their passion for the city with all who visit.So it’s only appropriate to designate a day to [...]

About 846 days ago by rivernorth   6

Mayor Daley has officially proclaimed January 27, 2011 the first ever “Concierge Day in Chicago”.It’s an opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to the men and women of Chicago who know the city best and want to share it with you. We’ve always known that our hotel has THE BEST CONCIERGE IN CHICAGO! If you’ve [...]

About 859 days ago by rivernorth   1

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 889 days ago by rivernorth   1

Come one, come all.The holiday season has arrived!This year, Chicago is over flowing with holiday magiclike special exhibits atlocal museumsandpopular annual traditions like the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival andChristkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.So gather your loved ones, and spread some holiday cheer! ANNUAL TRADITIONS Michigan Avenue: The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris Saturday, November [...]

About 932 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Millennium Park is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. The park is open daily from 6am-11pm. Admission is always free. The Welcome Center has information about the park, including maps and program schedules. The Welcome Center is located at 201 E Randolph St.A variety of free Summer Activites has been planned.

About 1835 days ago by rivernorth   1

From the hundreds of shops that line the Magnificent Mile to the bountiful boutiques and antiques along State Street, Chicago is a shopper’s utopia. Indulge in an exciting shopping adventure in one of the top shopping destinations on the planet!

About 2154 days ago by rivernorth   1