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Love Musicals in Chicago? Rent is now performing near our Chicago Hotel

Love Musicals in Chicago? Rent is now performing near our Chicago Hotel

Musicals in Chicago are one of the most loved theatre performances and luckily Chicago has a thriving theatre industry more than capable of doing some of the most popular musicals justice. Running until June 17, 2012, one of the best theatre companies in the city, the American Theatre Company in conjunction with About Face Theatre […]

Great Events for Kids this Summer in Chicago

Summer is a beautiful time to visit a Chicago hotel. On top of the great walking tours, biking and outdoor areas that our city has to offer, we also have plenty of great events that take place every summer in Chicago, many of which are ideal for the whole family. This year, the Chicago Children’s […]

Looking for Great Chicago Events? Watch the Chicago White Sox & Stay at our Chicago White Sox hotel

If you’re a baseball fan, then seeing the Chicago White Sox play is a must when visiting the windy city. A Major League Baseball (MLB) located in Chicago, the White Sox play in the American League’s Central Division and bring thousands of fans to Chicago every year. Since 1991, the White Sox have played at […]

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 […]