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New Ivy Hotel Adds to Chicago's Boutique Scene

Chicago's boutique-hotel boom continues with the newly opened Ivy Hotel. It caters an urban eco-chic crowd with Lexus hybrid cars to get from spot to spot and iPads for check-in.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 15, 2012 at 2:03:17 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Chicago, Illinois
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Five Must-Go Classical and Jazz Music Festivals this Summer

Get those picnic baskets and bottles of wine out. It's time to hit the great outdoors for the annual bevy of summer music festivals that take the country by storm, from Tanglewood to the Hollywood Bowl.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 24, 2012 at 2:08:46 PM EDT Tagged: Houston, Texas, New York City, New York, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Festivals, Entertainment
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Enjoy Free Concerts at Chicago's Millenium Park this Summer

There’s a lot to see AND hear at Chicago’s Millenium Park this summer.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 09, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Chicago, Illinois
Deals & Discoveries, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels

Save Up to 50% Off with Kimpton Chicago Hotel Deal

Chicago’s blustery winter weather is on the way out, which makes this killer offer even better. In honor of the city’s 175th birthday, all four of Kimpton’s Chicago hotels are offering discount rates for just $175/night for 175 days—plus party bags.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on March 09, 2012 at 2:10:52 PM EST Tagged: Chicago, Illinois, Hotels, Deals, Design
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New Joie de Vivre Hotel to Open in Chicago

The Hotel Lincoln is on track for its scheduled early March opening date in one of Chicago's most popular neighborhoods, and will feature rooms with lakefront views, an all-season rooftop bar, and breakfast for guests from a popular, newly-opened restaurant on the hotel's ground floor.

Posted by Rachel Klein on February 01, 2012 at 9:07:59 AM EST Tagged: Illinois, Chicago
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8 American Museum Shows to Travel for in 2012

Whether you're into painting, prints, photography, or fashion, major American museums from Los Angeles to Prouts Neck, Maine, are hosting exceptional art shows worth traveling for this year. We've picked the eight best, on now through the end of 2012, so you can plan ahead for art-filled weekend getaways from coast to coast.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 25, 2012 at 1:00:00 PM EST Tagged: California, San Francisco, New York City, Philadelphia, Illinois, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Maine, Art, Museums
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Find one of the best lunches in Chicago at the Museum of Contemporary Art!

The back of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago is one of the best spots to have lunch in the city. Wolfgang Puck's Puck's Café has a great menu.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 08, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Illinois, Chicago
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Avoid long lines at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium

Lines for the Shedd often extend all the way down the neoclassical steps. Buy a ticket in advance to avoid the interminable wait, or spring for a CityPass. See Fodor's Shedd Aquarium Review for more tips.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 27, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Illinois, Chicago, Aquarium
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Double your laughs at Chicago's most famous comedy club

The Second City offers free improvisation following the last performance every night but Friday.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 21, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Illinois, Chicago, Entertainment, Comedy
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Where to Be in 30 Days: Celebrate Labor Day at Chicago's Jazz Festival

Chicagoans love to party almost as much as they revere their music. During their short sweet summers, they pull out all the stops, celebrating blues, country, gospel, Celtic, and world music with festival after festival. Labor Day weekend and the annual Jazz Festival are the perfect finale to summer in the city.

Posted by Stephanie Butler on August 03, 2010 at 9:37:18 AM EDT Tagged: Chicago, Illinois