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Deck the halls! 8 holiday hotels in Chicago
Chicago’s hotels go above and beyond when it comes to decking the halls every holiday season, making for a magical winter getaway. From elaborate gingerbread…
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24 hours in Chicago
Only have 24 hours to spend in Chicago? Although you can’t do the entire city in one day, you can fit in many of the…
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Experience Chicago’s Best Western River North Hotel
With a prime downtown Chicago location, the Best Western River North Hotel puts visitors just steps from some of the city’s best attractions, shopping, dining,…
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Freehand Chicago hotel: laid back style on a budget
Freehand Chicago is located in the heart of River North, where you can find some of Chicago’s best restaurants, shops, and bustling nightlife. The funky…
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FieldHouse Jones: Explore one of Chicago’s hippest hostels
Many travelers, young and old, opt to stay in hostels to save money. But these budget accommodations offer so much more than a cheap place…
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3 Chicago hotels named best in the country
Three Chicago hotels were ranked among the top 10 hotels in the country (including two in the top five), according to U.S. News & World…
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5 unique hotel rooms in Chicago
Hotels in Chicago run the gamut from luxe to budget and everything in between. But if you’re looking for something off the beaten path, there…
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Chicago’s most haunted hotels
Two of Chicago’s most historic hotels are also its most haunted. While guests at the Congress Plaza and The Drake enjoy luxury, comfort and meticulous attention to detail, they also revel in ghostly lore – particularly during Halloween season.
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Hotels
8 outside-the-box Chicago experiences
Exhibitions not your thing? Only go to the ballpark to grab a hotdog? Can’t sit still long enough to take in a show? If you…
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Art meets science at Chicago’s EMC2
"Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses. Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else."
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Hotels, Tours & attractions
Chicago’s award-winning culture proves it’s the city at the top
Home to world-renowned architecture, restaurants, parks, museums and theater, nestled into 77 unique neighborhoods, Chicago just keeps besting itself.
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Chicago hotels: Find your perfect personality match
Are you a style maven? A baseball junkie? A creative type? An unabashed bookworm? From traditional to hip and chic to cozy, there’s a personality…
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Checking in at The Publishing House B&B
The West Loop is hotter than ever. Last year, Ace Hotel opened to great acclaim, with new properties by Nobu, Equinox, and the Hoxton Hotel planned…
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Lodging and cultural immersion on a budget at HI Chicago
Hostelling International (HI) is working to change the perception of hostels. The mission behind this worldwide network of not-for-profit youth hostels is to increase intercultural…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Hotels, Nightlife
New Chicago: Hot openings for 2018
There’s always something new happening in Chicago. It’s the Midwest’s “city that never sleeps”! As 2018 unfolds, take a look at some of what’s new, hot…
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Chicago’s top 5 kid-friendly hotel pools
Traveling moms and dads know that a good hotel swimming pool is key to a fun family vacation. Forget seeing all the sights in town:…
Architecture & history, Hotels
Chicago’s most historic hotels
Why stay in an ordinary hotel when you can stay in a historic Chicago gem? Step into the lobbies of any of these history-filled hotels…
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