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Chicago is one of the country’s musical epicenters, no question, and some of the best performances are yours to enjoy without laying down a dollar. Summer in the Windy City means a lineup of free concert events, among them some of the largest of their kind in the world. Let’s... Continue reading

The Windy City, of course, is one of the great, formative epicenters of blues music in the country, and a visitor here can catch amazing musicians in the genre on a nightly basis. Music lovers, though, will want to make an extra effort to come here in early June, when... Continue reading

Ease into summer at the Do Division Street Fest, a lively fresh-air shindig featuring some amazing live music and other revelry the first weekend of June. And with plush River North accommodations at Hotel Chicago, you’re within shouting distance of all the action! (more…)

The Windy City is one of America’s great brewing epicenters and a wonderful place to enjoy a well-crafted pint. Here are four of the best Chi-Town breweries, each and every one of them within happy striking distance of your Autograph Collection luxury perch at Hotel Chicago! (more…)

Here at Hotel Chicago, we don’t simply provide you with the finest in Autograph Collection-style luxury accommodations and amenities: We also position you perfectly for partaking of the Windy City’s absolutely world-class arts-and-culture offerings. Let’s take a quick survey of only a few of the fabulous destinations for the arts-, culture-, or... Continue reading

If you love antiques, vintage decor and fashion, fun and eclectic jewelry, super great food, and music, you’ll absolutely adore the Randolph Street Market Festivals near downtown Chicago! These monthly festivals bring you the most interesting Chicago antiques and shopping options plus amazing foods and drinks — and even entertainment!... Continue reading