Tweet ( CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Chicago is known for our resilient and welcoming spirit, shaped by our place in the heart of the country. We’re the city that feels like home, no matter where you are in the world. While … Continue reading →
Tweet While many are spring-break bound, Minneapolis proves you don’t have to head south to have fun. Enjoy the upcoming spring with events, exhibits and eats found in this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up. Attractions and Event News First Avenue … Continue reading →
Tweet The Illinois Office of Tourism Releases Refreshed Enjoy Illinois Magazine Promotion for Spring/Summer Issue Includes Social Media Giveaway with Six Flags Great America Chicago – The Illinois Office of Tourism released the new spring/summer issue of its biannual travel magazine, Enjoy Illinois. … Continue reading →
Tweet In 2020, the Great Lakes USA region plays host once again to the Ryder Cup when the biennial competition takes place in Whistling Straits, Kohler in Wisconsin, 22-27 September. This is the fourth time since 2004 that the Ryder Cup has taken … Continue reading →
Tweet GUILFORD, CT— —American Cruise Lines announced today that it will launch two additional modern riverboats for the 2021 season. Construction is already underway on the new riverboats and will ramp up as American Jazz, the Line’s 3rd modern riverboat, is … Continue reading →
Tweet The Top Destination in Chicago for Art and Science Lovers is Honoring Beloved Inventors This March by Paving the Way for New Ones with Themed STEM Kits Available for In-Room Delivery Courtesy of Leo and Cleo, the Property’s Beloved … Continue reading →
Tweet Loews Chicago Hotel turns five years old on March 2, 2020! To celebrate, we’re offering our guests a special limited-time deal for travel in 2020. Beginning March 2, for five days, Loews Chicago Hotel will make available special rates … Continue reading →
Tweet Andrew Rafacz Gallery relocated to a new 2,000 sq. ft. space in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood this past fall. Inaugural exhibitions feature new work by Julia Bland and Robert Burnier. Additionally, artist Cody Hudson will unveil a large-scale, multi-story mural … Continue reading →
Tweet 0 2020 is heating up in Chicago with the kick-off of the Year of Chicago Music, celebrating the city’s iconic status as the birthplace of gospel, house, urban blues and modern jazz music. While dedicated, show-stopping music festivals … Continue reading →
TweetTRANSPORTATION The Chicago Department of Aviation is overseeing major modernization efforts at both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. At Midway International Airport, a nearly $400 million modernization program is underway to improve travel to and from the airport including a larger … Continue reading →
TweetThe Closest Off-Airport Hotel to ORD, The Rose Hotel is Simplifying the Airport Travel Experience with the Rollout of a Guestroom Package that Includes Complimentary Parking and Shuttle ServiceCHICAGO (February, 2019) – Gone are the days of long walks from the … Continue reading →
Tweet River and ocean cruise line Viking is heading for the Great Lakes. As it announced details of its new ‘Viking Expeditions’ ships, the line said it will begin Great lakes itineraries from 2022. The Viking Octantis is currently under … Continue reading →
Tweet As we kick off a new decade, the Illinois Office of Tourism is excited to highlight new experiences, exhibits, attractions and events coming to Illinois in 2020. “As we celebrate a new decade, cities and towns across Illinois will … Continue reading →
TweetChicago’s Classic Lady Growing tourism in Chicago has led to expansion plans for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. The newest addition to its custom luxury fleet will be Chicago’s Emerald Lady, a 250-passenger vessel set to arrive in May 2020. U.S.-made steel vessel … Continue reading →
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Tweet Chicago was recently named the “Best Large City in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. Discover Chicago’s unique architectural legacy at the Chicago Architectural Biennial or marvel at early works by Andy Warhol at the … Continue reading →
TweetNorwegian Air is launching nonstop flights from Chicago to Paris and Rome and from Denver to Rome starting from only $209 one-way next year. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Norway-based low-cost carrier, which already operates flights from Chicago’s O’Hare International … Continue reading →
TweetLow-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced it would be adding five new nonstop routes, including two flights to the Gulf Coast and three flights to Nashville. To celebrate the twice-weekly nonstop routes, Allegiant is offering one-way fares for as low as … Continue reading →
Tweet Redesigned Hotel To Replace the Magnolia Hotel Park Cities Convexity Properties, a Chicago-based real estate investor, is excited to announce its plans for the extensive renovation and rebranding of the Magnolia Hotel Park Cities, which will anchor a newly-formed … Continue reading →
TweetTRANSPORTATION The Amtrak-funded $22 million project to renovate Amtrak Chicago’s Union Station Great Hall will be completed in January 2019. With work conducted by Berglund Construction, architect Goettsch Partners devised a creative solution to maintain usage of the Great Hall by using … Continue reading →
