- September 25th, 2009
- Top 10 New Rooftop Bars
- SOURCE: The Suite Life
- Hotel restaurants and clubs are out, swanky rooftop bars are in. Offering the perfect combination of incredible views, hot décor, tasty cocktails and A-list crowds, these new rooftop bars are not to be missed, if you can get in that is… SLS Beverly Hills – The Altitude Pool Deck: good drinks, [...]
- September 18th, 2009
- Weekend Special: Best Places for Coffee and Brunch
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- 6 places are mentioned in this post! [...]
- September 18th, 2009
- 10 Things to Do in Chicago This Fall
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- 1 places are mentioned in this post! [...]
- August 31st, 2009
- 3 Millionth Go City Card Visit Occurs in Chicago
- SOURCE: Go Chicago Travel Blog
- Smart Destinations, the company behind the Go City Cards and Explorer Pass, hit a milestone in August when the 3 millionth visit occurred using one of its products. The visit occurred at Skydeck Chicago using a Go Chicago Card. Skydeck recently opened The Ledge, retractable glass-floored bays that extend over four [...]
- August 9th, 2009
- Visit Chicago’s Kiddieland
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- A staple in the Chicago area has been the Kiddieland Amusement Park. Founded in 1929, it has about 30 rides. It’s very small in comparison to Six Flaggs however Kiddieland makes up for it in charm. Earlier this year Kiddieland announced that this would be their final season. Many of us [...]
- August 7th, 2009
- Rock-A-Bye-Baby….. BELUGA!
- SOURCE: Go Chicago Travel Blog
- If you’re heading to Chicago, you might want to extend your congratulations to the most unique pair of expectant mothers in the city. Shedd Aqauarium has announced that two female beluga whales, Puiji (poo-EE-jee) and Naya (NI-yah) are both expecting calves this fall. The whales recently returned to Shedd’s [...]
- August 7th, 2009
- Chicago’s Farnsworth House Tours
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Enjoy a tour by bus of the architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s important Chicago buildings. The bus tour lasts about 7 hours and begins at 9:30am. You will tour from North Lakeshore drive’s buildings that gave way to the modern skyscraper. Next the tour will go to the Illinois Institute [...]
- August 4th, 2009
- Art Institute of Chicago
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- If you have ever visited the Art Institute you have nothing but great things to say about it. Now on Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm-9pm, you can get in for free. The Art Institute is one of the largest in the US. Here you will be able to find art works [...]
- August 2nd, 2009
- Market Days Continues Today
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Looking for something to do on this gorgeous Chicago day? Travel over to Market Days. It continues through tonight at 10pm. There will be plenty of music to make you dance along. Jody Whatley, En Vogue, CeCe Peniston, Kathy Sledge, Village People and many more will perform. You can channel you [...]
- July 29th, 2009
- Mocha Moms National Conference
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Mocha Moms will arrive in Chicago this week for their National Conference which is open to everyone. The festivities begin on Friday Morning with breakfast and a variety of speakers and workshops. Friday night has the Moms going out on the town for a “Moms Night Out”. Saturday returns with [...]
- July 12th, 2009
- Chicago Folk and Roots Festival Wraps Up Today
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Come to Welles Park located at Lincoln and Montrose for one of Chicago’s Unique and very fun festivals. It’s across from Sulzer Library. The Chicago Folk and Roots Festival is one of the more lively festivals to hit our area. At first glance you probably wouldn’t think of adding Folk [...]
- July 9th, 2009
- World’s Largest Block Party
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Old St. Pat’s Church will be the host for the Annual World’s Largest Block Party on Friday July 10th and Saturday July 11th from 5:30pm-10:30pm. You are sure to have a awesome time. This party draws a large crowd so be prepared for a lot of people. There will be some [...]
- July 3rd, 2009
- Enjoy Racing at Arlington Park
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Have you ever been to see the thoroughbred horses run? It’s quite a spectacular event. Back before the days of casinos, it was about the only legal way to gamble. Arlington Park is an awesome track. They are gearing up for the Miller Lite Party on July 11th beginning at [...]
- June 30th, 2009
- Chicago Fourth of July 2009
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Get ready for some fun in the sun for the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago. There are many things to see and do for the holiday weekend no matter what your taste. If you are visiting the area for the fourth, we have quite a bit in store for [...]
- June 26th, 2009
- Taste of Chicago begins Today
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- If you live in Chicago or are here visiting, you have to stop by the Taste. The 29th Annual Taste of Chicago Festival begins today and goes through July 5th. It is one of the largest festivals I have ever attended. So big that it stretches through two weeks. The [...]
- June 14th, 2009
- Taste of Chicago 2009 June 26 – July 5
- SOURCE: Chicago Weekend Fun!
- I was checking out the Taste of Chicago 2009 map of vendors and restaurants and there is more to choose from this year at the taste than ever. The Taste of Chicago 2009 offers everything from classic Chicago hot dogs and pizza to vegetarian dishes, to international specialties from all [...]
- June 10th, 2009
- Chicago Blues Festival 2009
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- I can hardly contain my excitement. It’s finally time for the Blues Festival. Grant Park comes alive once again June 12th through the 14th. If you like Blues or just like a great party, you have to attend. You cannot be in Chicago and not attend at least one day [...]
- June 5th, 2009
- Chicago Botanic Garden Wine Festival
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Want to learn more about wines and sample them also? The Wine Festival is your place to be on Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th. The festivities begin at Noon and last until 6pm. There will be many seminars and experts that will help you learn all about wines. You [...]
- June 4th, 2009
- Father’s Day Hotel Deals
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- Father’s Day is on June 21, and I can see that you had forgotten. That’s ok. Dad’s used to being ignored and treated like an ATM. But you might want to consider thanking your father for everything he’s done without ever expecting anything in return. And check out these Father’s Day special hotel deals, [...]
- May 30th, 2009
- Block Party at the Chicago Children’s Museum
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- If you are like me, you are always looking for fun activities for the kids. Since they are out of school (or pretty close), it’s time to start plugging in time on the calendar to give them a well rounded fun time for the summer. This summer, the Chicago Children’s Museum [...]
- May 26th, 2009
- Motel 6 Unveils New-Look Santa Barbara Motel
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- Way back in 1962, the first Motel 6 opened it’s doors in Santa Barbara as an ’economy motel designed for the no-frills traveler’ with a nightly rate of $6. Today Motel 6/Studio 6 has over 1000 properties spread across the country. But that first staid old motel in Santa Barbara still stands. In fact, it’s just been [...]
- May 23rd, 2009
- Fairmont Washington DC Hires Honey bees
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- ‘Tis the season of summer madness, so I suppose it’s fair game if The Fairmont Washington DC hires honey bees. I mean, if Google can hire 200 goats instead of using lawnmowers, don’t see why the Fairmont can’t hire honey bees to produce honey. The Fairmont Washington, D.C. has brought in 105,000 Italian honey [...]
- April 24th, 2009
- Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park June 12-14
- SOURCE: Chicago Weekend Fun!
- The Chicago Blues Festival showcases the music Chicago is known for. If you are a fan of the Blues Brothers or maybe have seen BB King on commercials you may think you know something about the Blues. The thing is there is an entire world of Blues Music in Chicago with [...]
- April 21st, 2009
- New Site for Go Chicago Card
- SOURCE: Go Chicago Travel Blog
- The site for Go Chicago Card has a completely new look. The old site has been replaced with a new site that offers a number of improvements for customers. The site has been folded in under a new top navigation bar that allows customers see all of the Go Cards and Explorer Passes offered [...]
- March 31st, 2009
- Lollapalooza 2009 Chicago Tickets on Sale March 31
- SOURCE: Chicago Weekend Fun!
- Lollapalooza Tickets are on Sale now! The Lollapalooza 2009 tickets went on sale today and are available at variable prices with the first come first served lowest price model. Here is how it works. Right now the early bird 3-day pass is $175. That is a great deal for 3 whole [...]
- March 28th, 2009
- TripAdvisor Integrates 70,000 Flipkey Vacation Rental Listings
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- TripAdvisor® has just announced that they have added more than 70,000 vacation rental listings in almost 1,000 destinations. These vacation rental listings and reviews on TripAdvisor are powered by Flipkey Inc. (www.flipkey.com/), a company in which TripAdvisor invested recently and acquired a majority stake. Here’s more information about Flipkey, and the details about [...]
- March 24th, 2009
- Opening Night at the North Shore Center
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Opening night is tomorrow for the North Shore Center for Performing Arts musical called “Menopause, The Musical.” It is a musical comedy which is sure to keep you in stiches. Tuesday nights show begins at 7:30pm and tickets can be purchased online. The show is traveling the US and has [...]
- March 21st, 2009
- Elegant Spring Brunch
- SOURCE: The Chicago Traveler
- Enjoy an Elegant Spring Brunch in Lincoln Park’s Historic Hansen House Mansion. Your Chef will be Molly Sell who earned her Culinary Arts degree from Chicago’s Kendall College. You will receive three elegant courses accompanied by freshly brewed coffee and fine teas with Molly’s famous pastries. Prices are $30 per personand [...]
- March 12th, 2009
- Sears Tower Changes Name to Willis Tower for New Tenants
- SOURCE: Chicago Weekend Fun!
- Sunset driving on 90/94 from the south, a great way to enter the city and see the Sears Tower, Willis Tower The city of Chicago is shocked and saddened right now by the news that the Sears Tower is going to be renamed the Willis Tower for the new company renting/leasing the [...]
- February 24th, 2009
- Marriott LAKE Film Festival & Pittsburgh’s Mega Hotel Plans
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- That’s LAKE as in Local Area Knowledge Expertise. According to their website, the Marriott LAKE Film Festival is a celebration of Marriott’s Spirit to Serve Our Guests, highlighting the Local Area Knowledge Expertise of Marriott Associates around the globe. Simple translation is that Marriott wants to highlight how much their hotel [...]