The Obama Presidential Center has quickly become one of Chicago’s most talked‑about cultural destinations. Located in Jackson Park in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood, the Center offers a powerful blend of history, architecture, community programming, and immersive exhibits celebrating the legacy of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Whether you’re a local exploring […]
The University of Chicago is just 5 minutes from the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, making us one of the closest and most convenient lodging options for campus visitors. Whether you’re here for a campus tour, medical appointments, academic conferences, athletic events, or to visit family studying at UChicago, our hotel provides an easy, comfortable base […]
Museum of Science and Industry The Largest Science Center in the Western Hemisphere The Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago’s most popular museum and it’s just 5 minutes from the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel. The hotel offers a free scheduled shuttle to the museum throughout the day. You are also within two […]
The second most popular attraction in Illinois Millennium Park offers a variety of architecture, landscape, design and art as a backdrop for many free cultural programs including free concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. Thousands of guests visit the ever-popular Bean Sculpture each day. The Crown fountain offers an opportunity to splash in some cool […]
Guaranteed Rate Field, you won’t even have to fight traffic to the game! People from all over Chicago travel to Guaranteed Rate Field to watch the White Sox play. Many parking lots are near the stadium and the CTA red line train makes a stop at Sox/35th, providing public transportation to the stadium. Once inside […]
Adler Built the First Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere The Adler Planetarium is located on the northeast tip of Northerly Island. It sits alongside the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago’s Museum Campus. The Adler’s mission is to inspire exploration and an understanding of the universe. The Grainger Sky Theater offers the most immersive, […]
57th Street Beach How many big cities have beaches? The 57th Street Beach and Promontory Point are less than 2 miles away from our hotel. The beach is directly across from the Museum of Science and Industry. The beach has a concession stand, a life guard and bathrooms. Promontory Point is a man-made peninsula that […]