Category Archives: Attractions

Hotel Employee Miraculously Recovers Guest’s Wedding Ring in Trash Compactor

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

A $15,000 wedding ring was returned to a guest after being retrieved by a Drake team member from five tons of garbage in the hotel’s trash compactor. “It feels amazing to have it back on my finger,” said the giddy … Continue reading →

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Royal Baby Shower

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

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Play and Stay when you Explore with our New Legos Package

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

Create family fun at The Drake while exploring the Magnificent Mile Lego store. Imagine the endless possibilities with our Lego family fun package which features our deluxe accommodations, a personalized welcome letter, fresh baked cookies and milk at turn down … Continue reading →

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NextGenJazz Series Back to Showcase New Voices in Chicago Jazz

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin

After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Beginning April 2013, on the first three Thursdays of April, May, … Continue reading →

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2012 NextGenJazz Series: Thursdays in Palm Court

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Margaret

The Drake Hotel and Palm Court are excited to Partner with the Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Jazz Magazine to bring you NextGenJazz- The Series: Drake Hotel partners with Jazz Institute of Chicago to showcase young talent on Chicago … Continue reading →

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Drake Hotel Lobby Gets Frosted

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Margaret

For us, going to the Drake in Chicago was coming home for the holidays… With the the kitchen as their workshop, spatulas and mixers their tools, Drake Hotel chefs and students from the French Pastry Sch0ol worked tirelessly this season to create a … Continue reading →

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The Real Chicago Treat….

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Margaret

Some may not get the reference to the Rice Aroni jingle in today’s Real Chicago blog title… however if you’re keen to old jingles from the mid-90s– you know this tune is referencing a “San Francisco Treat…” But, let this be known…..you … Continue reading →

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Vince Vaughn’s “Breakup” Business- Not a Myth

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Margaret

[Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise, Chicago, August 19, 2009 /Image & Artwork: designslinger Why this Real Chicago experience has not come up until now is absurd. Absolutely absurd. Architecture is an integral part of this city; an integral part of … Continue reading →

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Museum of Science and Industry

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Margaret

Whoever said “learning isn’t fun” surely hasn’t been to the Museum of Science and Industry. Mixing learning with hands-on, blood rushing exhibits, there is something for everyone! In 1893, the building was constructed as the Palace of Fine Arts for … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago Air & Water Show

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Margaret

It’s a bird, it’s a plane…. It’s right outside our windows this weekend! The Chicago Air & Water Show has quickly become the one of the oldest and largest free admission air and water exhibit in the United States. Over … Continue reading →

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