Top 5 Chicago Attractions

by Thomas Americas

I consider myself quite the globetrotter, yet some of my best trips have been close to home. When it comes to the Midwest, Chicago is hands down one of the most diverse and interesting cities around.  Read on for five of my favorite Chicago attractions.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Built in stages between 1890 and 1895, Lincoln Park [...]

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My Favorite Haunted Hotel

by Kristine Esser Americas

Sometimes when you go on vacation you want to stay somewhere that has a story, maybe a little bit of history. A great solution to this is to stay in a hotel that is haunted. I have stayed in a few myself over the last couple of years and my favorite haunted hotel to stay [...]

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HI Chicago Hostel Discovery

by Maggie Thistleton Americas

I recently stayed at the HI Chicago Hostel as a way to save a little bit of cash during a one-night trip to Chicago. It was recommended to me by a friend, I read great reviews, and I could get a bed in an expensive city for under $40 a night. I was sold.
Before I [...]

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Chicago Hotels: Apples to Apples, the Free Wi-Fi Counts

by Laura Pagles Americas

On a recent business stay in Chicago, I ended up splitting two nights between two Chicago hotels, the Swissotel and Hotel 71. Both were of comparable price and location, but only one threw in the Wi-Fi.
Room vs. Price
Similar king rooms and views for both hotels are in the $200-plus price range, with Hotel 71 going [...]

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