 Chicago: A City Second to None
Every year, my best college chums and I meet in Chicago to indulge in fabulous food, shop ourselves silly, and catch up on a year's worth of much needed laughter and relaxation. We always pick Chicago as our destination because it's convenient for all of us to get to, it's super easy to get around, and no matter how many time we visit, there's always so much to see and do!
If you are looking for a quick weekend getaway that offers great restaurants, hotels, and shopping, or if you've always wanted to check out the "City of the Big Shoulders", consider making your way to Chicago -- after one visit, and it'll be "your kind of town too!"
Enjoy!
Editor, Your Travel Insider
| Hotel Burnham: Energy, History and Charisma |
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 Built in 1895 and named for by Daniel Burnham, one of Chicago's leading architects of his day, Hotel Burnham is located in the Chicago Loop at the corner of Washington and State, just three blocks from Millennium Park and one block from the theater district. This radically designed steel and glass Reliance Building set the stage for the modern skyscraper and revolutionized the world of architecture. A Kimpton Hotel and a Windy City landmark, this four star luxury hotel offers specialty packages focused on wellness, reconstruction, romance, and even pampering your pet!
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| Lincoln Park: Unique Boutiques with European Flavor |
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 If your shopping mission is to find the unusual, then the boutique shopping of Lincoln Park is sure to please. Located north of the River, and blended seamlessly into one of Chicago's oldest neighborhoods, these quaint , shops showcase the talents of local designer and artisans, and offer exclusive finds from handbags, shoes, jewelry and more. Conveniently located within walking distance of each other, let your individuality be your guide. And if you need a sweet treat along the way, be sure to visit Cafe Gelateria Lily (2814 1/2 N. Halsted) for 18 different flavors of authentic European-style gelato. Yum!
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| Tavern at the Park: A View of the Millenium |
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 Opened in July 2007, Tavern at the Park offers 20-foot windows with a view of Chicago's famed, Millennium Park. Featuring mahogany wood, a granite-topped bar and leather booths, this comfortable, low-key hotspot offers views of Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate (a.k.a." The Bean") sculpture, and the McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink. Menu selections include a double-cut pork chop with cherry-cola barbecue sauce and scallops with a spicy vodka sauce. Mmmm, Nice.
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| Seeing Chicago: One Delicious Bite at a Time |
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 What could be better than exploring the city of Chicago? Explore it, while eating chocolate! A Chicago Chocolate Tour is a fun and educational guided walking and tasting tour of select Chicago chocolate shops, and some of the city's secret chocolate treasures. With several tour packages available, you will enjoy the taste of fine chocolates and learn about the history of the confection all while experiencing Chicago’s beautiful architecture. The best part: - you can indulge while you will walk off the calories!
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