Chicago is an easy city to negotiate: streets form a grid and numbering is consistent, beginning at State and Madison streets. State Street - "that great street" in Sinatra's song - is at zero east and west and Madison at zero north and south. Lake Michigan , which provides Chicago with some of its most attractive open space (twenty miles of lakeshore lie within the city limits), serves as a clear point of reference for getting your bearings - the lake is always to the east of the urban grid. Michigan Avenue is the city's main thoroughfare, running between the lakeside museums and parklands, the densely packed skyscrapers of downtown and the diverse low-rise neighborhoods that spread to the north, south and west. It's here that you might experience the full force of "The Hawk," the nickname given to the strong wind that blows off the lake. The nickname " Windy City " was coined by a New York newspaper editor describing the boastful claims of the city's promoters when pitching for the World's Columbian exhibition of 1893. The Chicago River , which cuts through the heart of downtown Chicago to Lake Michigan, separates the business district from the shopping and entertainment areas of the North Side. The latter include the upscale Near North and Gold Coast neighborhoods and the artists' lofts and galleries of River North , plus the modestly charming area of Old Town , the young professional enclaves of Lincoln Park Wrigleyville and Lakeview and hip Wicker Park .
In contrast to the wealth and prosperity of the North Side, the deprived South Side is more like New York's South Bronx: a huge and, in places, desperately poor expanse with a justifiably dangerous reputation. But while large areas are definitely unsafe after dark and dodgy even at midday, a few corners of the South Side are well worth visiting - particularly the Gothic campus of the University of Chicago , and neighboring Hyde Park , site of the Museum of Science and Industry - one of the largest and most popular museums in the US. Apart from Oak Park to the west, which holds the childhood home of Ernest Hemingway and more than a dozen well-maintained examples of the influential architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright , suburban Chicago has little to offer.
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, the national HQ for United, American and several other airlines, is seventeen miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
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 OMNI AMBASSADOR EAST , 1301 N. STATE PARKWAY - Chicago, IL, United States
Conveniently Located Two Blocks From Lake Michigan And Five Blocks From The Magnificent Mile In Downtown Chicago, Ill., The Omni Ambassador East Is An Ideal Destination For Discerning Business And Leisure Travelers. Originally Built In 1926, This Hotel Is The Perfect Blend Of Old-world Elegance And Modern Technology. Sports Enthusiasts Can Travel Less Than 10 Miles To Watch As The Chicago Bears Dominate Soldier Field, Or Watch The Chicago Bulls Take The Court At The United Center. If Baseball Is The Game, The Cubs Rule The Diamond Of Wrigley Field And The Chicago White Sox Run The Bases At Comiskey Park. Chicago Has An Endless Selection Of Fine Dining Venues, Eclectic Boutiques And Energetic Nightspots.
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 OMNI CHICAGO , 676 N. MICHIGAN AVE - Chicago, IL, United States
With Such A Prestigious Address In The Heart Of The Famed Magnificent Mile, The Kid-friendly Omni Chicago Hotel Puts Guests Right In The Thick Of Things: Within A Mile Of World-class Shopping, Museums, Galleries, Restaurants And Nightlife Synonymous With The Windy City. They Will Love Being So Close To Pristine Lake Michigan, Where The 30-Mile Lakefront Path Is Perfect For Walking, Jogging, Biking And Skating.
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 DAYS INN CHICAGO LINCOLN PARK , 646 WEST DIVERSEY PARKWAY - Chicago, IL, United States
Just Minutes North Of The Magnificent Mile, Mccormick Place, Chicago Loop And Merchandise Mart, Days Inn Chicago Lincoln Park (Ill.) Is Close To Cultural Institutions And Area Shopping. Guests Can Walk To Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo And Chicago Beaches. The Quaint And Practical Hotel Hosts Leisure And Business Travelers, Cubs Fans And Creative Types Visiting The Art Institute Of Chicago.
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 MAJESTIC HOTEL , 528 WEST BROMPTON AVENUE - Chicago, IL, United States
The Majestic Hotel Is A Quaint English Inn, Situated In A Quiet Residential Neighborhood, Across From The Lakefront. It Is Only Minutes From Downtown Via Lake Shore Drive. Step Into Another Time With Dickensian Touches Such As Poster Beds And Tapestry Furnishings Accepting Each Guest Room. The Hotel Serves An Elegant Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Afternoon Tea In The Hotel Lobby And A Complimentary Newspaper Delivered To Your Guest Room Door Each Morning.
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HOWARD JOHNSON INN CHICAGO , 720 NORTH LASALLE ST I-90 - Chicago, IL, United States
Howard Johnson Inn-downtown Chicago Is Ideally Located For Both Leisure And Business Travelers Who Are Opposed To Tall Buildings. Located In The Historic River North Gallery District, The Hotel Is Within Walking Distance Of Popular Restaurants Including Spago, Ed Debevic's And Rainforest Café, And A Short Cab Ride From Wrigley Field Or Soldier Field. Howard Johnson Inn-downtown Chicago Is One Of The Only Downtown Hotels Offering Complimentary Parking To Their Guests.
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THE ELIOT HOTEL , 370 COMMONWEALTH AVE - Chicago, MA, United States
The Eliot Suite Hotel - Chicago Is A Brownstone Mansion (Hotel) Located In The Esteemed Back Bay Area Of Chicago In A Park-like Setting On Commonwealth Avenue, Or "Comm. Ave," If You Wish To Be Understood By The Locals. The Hotel Is Minutes From Newbury Street And Copley Place Shopping And Only 7 Miles From Logan International Airport. The Eliot Hotel Is Minutes From The Best Chicago Has To Offer - Or The Worst, Depending Upon Your Particular Tastes. Either Way, It's Close.
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Holiday Inn Select CHICAGO-MIDWAY AIRPORT , 6520 SOUTH CICERO AVENUE , CHICAGO , 60638
Chicago's award winning Holiday Inn Select is conveniently located just two blocks south of Midway Airport and only eight miles from downtown Chicago. Complimentary 24-hour Red Trolley Shuttle Bus Service to/from Midway Airport. Free High Speed Internet Service is available in all guest rooms and wireless internet service is in the lobby, restaurant and lounge. The hotel offers 202 spacious, tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites. 7 meeting rooms offer over 5,700 sq. ft. for up to 300 persons.
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Holiday Inn CHICAGO-O`HARE/KENNEDY , 5 8201 WEST HIGGINS ROAD , CHICAGO , 60631
The Holiday Inn Chicago O`Hare/Kennedy is a charming boutique hotel conveniently located just 3 miles from O`Hare International Airport. Our hotel is perfect for both the corporate traveler and the leisure guest. The Hotel features complimentary high-speed internet access based on availability, 24-hour free airport transportation, complimentary shuttle service to nearby corporate offices within a five mile radius, large working desks with two line data ports, executive speaker phones with voicemail, luxury pillow-top mattresses with triple sheeting, turn down service, 27" Color television with cable, movies, and Nintendo, upgraded bathroom amenities, daily newspaper delivery to all guest rooms, in-room safes, mini-bars, coffee makers, irons & ironing boards, state of the art fitness center featuring Life Fitness machines.
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Crowne Plaza THE ALLERTON-CHICAGO , 701 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE , CHICAGO , 60611
One of Chicago`s oldest hotels is now Chicago`s newest. Located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, world class dining, shopping and entertainment lie just steps from our front door. Our staff eagerly looks forward to exceeding your expectations at every opportunity on your next visit to Chicago.
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InterContinental CHICAGO , 505 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE , CHICAGO , 60611
With its art deco exterior and Roman-style swimming pool, the InterContinental Chicago was originally built as the Medinah Athletic Club in 1929 and is a historic city landmark. Extensive renovation translates into the highest standards for guest comfort, set within an old-world elegance that is combined with the best in modern amenities. Clean lines, metal sculptures and an amazing stone staircase in the newly designed Zest restaurant, together with innovative cuisine, take fine dining to another level.
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