Artwork in hotels generally comes standard with the territory — just like the robes and slippers. At most hotels, though, the art is just that — standard. But some go above and beyond, curating remarkable and unique collections, and showcasing some remarkable artifacts. These 12 U.S. hotels boast collections so impressive they could double as […]
Artwork in hotels generally comes standard with the territory — just like the robes and slippers. At most hotels, though, the art is just that — standard. But some go above and beyond, curating remarkable and unique collections, and showcasing some remarkable artifacts. These 12 U.S. hotels boast collections so impressive they could double as […]
It’s winter in Chicago, which means if you’re like us — and everyone else in this city — you’re ready to get away. This Valentine’s Day, why not hit the road with that special someone for a cozy and romantic weekend escape? Here are four hideaways where you can retreat and recharge, all far enough […]
With the holidays behind us, it’s officially time to take a deep, long breath. To celebrate this blissful season of R&R, we asked local small business owners to share how they slow their roll. Scott Friedland, shopkeeper at Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square “I wake up when I wake up — no alarms allowed — and […]
Enjoy nine days of winter fun, family, entertainment, and more than 20 exciting events celebrating winter, art, and enjoying the great outdoors throughout the beautiful Lake Geneva Region during Winterfest. Don’t miss this great festival offering time away from city life for a week beginning Jan. 27 through Feb. 4. Celebrate with the family by […]
A ski slope in your own backyard? Total pipe dream. A mountain within driving distance? Start packing up the car — each of these five wintry wonderlands is within three short hours of Chicago. Wilmot Mountain Wilmot, Wisconsin (Drive time from Chicago: 90 minutes) Wilmot has been a destination for family skiing, snowboarding, and […]
Life, as all parents know and feel, moves fast. Too fast. How many mothers and fathers have exclaimed, “They grow up so quickly!”? Yes, it’s cliché but true: The days are long but the years are short. One way to really make the most of the free time we have with our family is to […]
Road trips — like all travel with kids — can be both joyous and maddening. On one such trip, I’ll admit that I began answering the age-old “Are we there yet?” question with “Yes” no matter where we actually were. I told my kids “Yep, we’re smack-dab in the middle of bustling Nashville,” as we traveled down a […]
The new American Writers Museum (AWM), at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street in Chicago, is described by many as a “literary jewel box.” The museum is unique, not only because it is the first and only museum dedicated to American writers and their work but also because it’s lots of fun. The […]
These bathhouses can sooth and rejuvenate the body and mind.
