Category Archives: Sights
Such Great Heights
There’s no better way to see all of Chicago than by bravely taking the elevator to the 94th floor of the John Hancock Observatory. After your heart stops racing from the 40 second elevator ride, which happens to be the … Continue reading
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Chicago Botanical Gardens – Real Beauty
Nestled right outside metro Chicago, this stop boasts breathtaking scenery and an unbelievable array of unique and exquisite flowers. With over 24 gardens and 385 acres, you are bound to discover something new each time you visit. Adding to the … Continue reading
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The Real Chicago Park
1839. Chicago is just in its infancy. There were no skyscrapers, no Magnificent Mile, not even the Drake Hotel. But the city had an aesthetic aspect that its founders fell in love with: Lake Michigan and the lakefront landscape. Even … Continue reading
Real Chicago on a Boat
In January of 2011 the Drake Hotel was named to Travel and Leisure’s annual list of the 500 greatest hotels and resorts in the world. But as we’ve said before, we cannot take all the credit for our accolades. The many … Continue reading
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