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Visiting Chicago in February? Attend the Chicago Dog Show!

Visiting Chicago in February? Attend the Chicago Dog Show!

One of the highlights of the 2012 Chicago tourism season is the Chicago Dog Show being held at McCormick Place, just 15 minutes from our Chicago Lake Shore Hotel near downtown. The show, which is hosted by the International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC), is open to the public and runs from February 24-26, 2012 […]

Why Visit Chicago? It’s One of Frommer’s Top 2012 Travel Destinations

Wondering where to take your family on your next vacation? Look no further! According to a recent article written by Frommer’s Chicago is one of their top travel destinations for 2012 and, as a hotel nearby downtown Chicago, our Chicago Lake Shore Hotel has the inside scoop on all the best sites and tourist destinations […]

Downtown Chicago Christmas Shopping: The Magnificent Mile

If you’re planning your trip to Chicago with Holiday shopping in mind, then our Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is an ideal location, especially if you’d like to take advantage of some of the amazing shopping Downtown Chicago has to offer. When people think about downtown shopping in Chicago, one of that main areas that comes […]

Downtown Chicago Hotel Events for Families in November

Finding something to do in Chicago when visiting with a large group of family or friends can be a difficult task. Luckily in November at the Museum of Science and Industry, located just 5 minutes from our Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, they’re hosting a special event that gives you VIP access to one of their […]

Experience Vibrant Downtown Chicago with Walking Tours

If uncovering urban history through architecture appeals to you, then why not check out one of the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s great walking tours? The family-friendly tours, which start at the foundation’s office, are a mere 15 minute drive from our Chicago Lake Shore Hotel and allow you to get up close and personal with some […]

Family Friendly Fun at the Museum of Science and Industry

One of the great things about Chicago is that there is an abundance of things to do no matter what age you are. My favorite family friendly attraction is the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), which will delight both kids and the kids at heart. Located only a quick bus ride on the #6 […]

Shedd Aquarium Jellies Exhibit

The Shedd Aquarium located just minutes from the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel has a great new exhibit showcasing pulsing, translucent sea jellies and their mystifying natural history. Jellies will immerse guests in an underwater world of rarely seen animals that survive—and thrive—without bones, blood, or brains. From beautiful and translucent moon jellies, to unique and fascinating […]

Bicycling In Chicago

I’ve always thought that Chicago is one of the greatest cities for riding bicycles. With its great lakefront trails and the suburban trails through miles and miles of forest preserve and even the Botanic Gardens no other city comes close to giving people the most enjoyment on their bicycle ride. Now Chicago has added the McDonald’s […]

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Close to Chicago Grant Park Concerts

Grant Park Music Festival To Begin Summer Concerts and The Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is A Great Option as a Grant Park Hotel. For years and years people have been coming to Chicago to listen to the great concerts at the Grant Park Festival and they are always looking for a Grant Park Hotel. Since […]

Lollapalooza Hotel Rates At The Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Lollapalooza Hotel Rooms August 1st – 4th, 2019 Lollapalooza comes to Chicago again. This year as in the past the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel has put aside rooms for the event. We are your Lollapalooza Hotel! Were offering better rates than any other hotel for this great even being held in Grant Park. Whats even better […]

Chicago Mothers Day Brunch

Once again Mothers Day is upon us and I know we are all asking where can we go for a Chicago Mothers Day Brunch? For more than twelve years the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel has been having one of the best Chicago Mothers Day Brunch on Chicago’s South Side. Our Mothers Day Brunch includes, an Carving […]

Chicago Half Marathon

The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Over 20,500 participants will be competing in this annual marathon. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this 15th annual event. The Chicago Half is the fifth largest half marathon in the U.S. and the 21st largest road race in the country. The start […]