Ace Hotel Chicago, scheduled to open in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood in September 2017, will donate 10 percent of its bookings revenue through mid-April to local charities that support Chicago’s youth, ultimately hoping to reach its $25,000 goal. Ace Hotel Chicago will work with Little Black Pearl, YCA and 826CHI during the launch of the hotel’s bookings. […]
Kohl Children’s Museum is well-known throughout the Chicago area for its 17 hands-on interactive exhibits that inspire learning through play. From shopping and checkout in the beloved Whole Foods Market grocery store to splashing in Water Works and face painting in All About Me, the Glenview museum’s exhibits have sparked the imaginations of more than […]
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year at Kohl Children’s Museum! Each year from Thanksgiving through the third Friday of January, the Museum partners with Northern Seasonal Services to put on a colorful, flashing light display in its outdoor “Habitat Park” exhibit. A circle of pine trees around the demonstration nook transform into […]
From Jan. 20 to April 25, 2017, families can take an overseas adventure without ever leaving their hometown as Kohl Children’s Museum hosts its latest temporary exhibit, “Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character and Confucius,” opening just in time for Chinese New Year. The West meets the East in this immersive exhibit that transports families to […]
Looking for a great new idea for date night, or something new to do with your gal pals or adult children? The Chicago area has a number of home-grown distilleries pumping out great product, and many of them offer tours and tastings. (Letherbee Distillers, makers of a killer Autumnal Gin, are production only, to my […]
3, 2, 1 … No, it’s not New Year’s Eve. We are counting down the days until opening day of ski season. Saturday, Dec. 10, is opening day at The Mountain Top Ski and Adventure Center at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, and we couldn’t be more excited. Whether you’re a first-timer or an avid […]
Dress up in a costume and get free treats, all for your favorite holiday. No, we’re not talking about Halloween. This is Grand Geneva Resort & Spa‘s Christmas in the Country, a stellar celebration that lasts more than a month and features the Midwest’s best assortment of winter activities. One package in particular will have kids […]
Spend the day — or a weekend staycation — eating, drinking and playing in one of Chicago’s most action-packed and iconic neighborhoods. It will delight tourists, suburbanites and city dwellers alike! With more than 25 hotels, dozens of upscale restaurants, streets teeming with boutiques and department stores, several famous skyscrapers and historic landmarks, as well […]
Whether you’re planning a staycation or choosing a home base for your wedding guests or out-of-town visitors, these new and improved Chicago hotels won’t let you down. The Ritz-Carlton Chicago With a new 15th floor club lounge and extensive guest room and fitness club renovations, this classic luxury property is getting a much-needed facelift. Guests who upgrade […]
If you don’t have time for a full two-week vacation, you can still take some time to unwind and reconnect with your spouse, family or friends. A long weekend getaway is the ideal solution — and we’ve got eight resorts that we think are perfect for quick trips. Most of them have excellent on-site spas […]
