Posts Tagged ‘chicago’
Cheap Hotels in Downtown Chicago
If there is any town you don’t want to be left out in the cold in, the Windy City is atop the list. If you are looking for a cheap motel or a deluxe suite, Chicago has all the options. Chicago’s luxurious hotels include the Peninsula Chicago which would run a couple anywhere between $450-$550, but is stationed in the heart of the City by the Lake’s “Magnificent Mile.”
Six Great Spots for BYOB Dining in Chicago
Thanks to a quirky liquor law, many restaurants in Chicago are BYOB, meaning you can bring in your own beer, wine (and sometimes liquor for mixed drinks) to enjoy with your meal. But there’s no hefty “corkage” fee to do so. Some places charge a nominal fee of $1-3, but not enough to impact the savings you’ll get from bringing your own.
Round and Round She Goes…
The famous Chicago Ferris Wheel lit up at night. Photo of the day by Rease Kirchner.
Chicago Get Going Guide
A New Kind of Travel Guide for Chicago Looking for things to do in Chicago, the best Chicago attractions, or the coolest Chicago restaurants? Then the Chicago Get Going Guide is for you. This short, 8-page ebook is a Chicago travel guide for the Chicago newbie. If you’re considering Chicago travel for the first time, [...]
Savings Calculation of the Week: Chicago to Las Vegas
When you are planning a trip you generally just want to get all the reservations over and done with. Shopping around for good prices can be exhausting and many people overlook the value of coupon codes. These weekly savings calculations are here to save you some low price research time and show you how much [...]
Chicago for Twentysomethings: Part 1
With the perfect balance of culture, clubs, bars, and free fun, Chicago is the perfect city for twentysomethings. But like most major cities, it is easy to get caught up in marquees and stay in tourist infested areas without seeing much of what the city has to offer.
Chicago for Twentysomethings: 2
Megan Tarsha just returned from a Chicago trip and recommends the Redheaded Piano Bar and Underground Club for traveling twentysomethings. She is equally enthusiastic about The Lakeshore lobby bar at W. Other travelers recommend Vertigo Lounge and Millenium Park.
Chicago for Twentysomethings: Part 3
By Emily C.Sims and Rease Kirchner Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Editor’s note: Chicago for Twentysomethings is a three part series. Pops for Champagne Can a twentysomething weekend be complete without a visit to this legendary champagne bar? The dimmed lighting, the sparkly blue tables, and the impressive onyx bar all create a classy, [...]
