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Museum or Hotel? Properties With Amazing Art Collections
Hip hoteliers wouldn’t be caught dead adorning their property’s walls with generic mass-produced prints. In fact, some hotels make great artwork the centerpiece of their brand and curating incredible contemporary art has become a focus for many new properties. It’s a thing right now.
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Less Is More: How to Make 48 Hours Count in Chicago
Head to the Riverwalk for a different perspective on the Chicago skyline. (Photo: Getty Images)
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One Perfect Day in Chicago
Where to Stay: Located in just beside the famous Magnificent Mile and down the street from Oak Street Beach, the Waldorf Astoria offers luxury in the heart of the city. Spend your morning walking along the lakefront path, starting at Oak Street Beach and meandering your way about, soaking in what it is people love about Chicago. Owned by Stephanie Izard of Girl & The Goat, this year-round hot spot draws locals and tourists in by the masses, especially in summer when outdoor seating is availabl
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No, We're Not Crazy: 10 Reasons Why Chicago is Better in Winter
Cabo and Cancun can wait. So find your winter coat, a pair of gloves — and your sense of adventure. Here are 10 reasons to trade clichéd tropical destinations for a Chicago getaway this winter instead. As the temperature drops, so do the prices at hotels across Chicago. Chicago is a major transportation hub with nearly every airline flying into one or both of its major airports, Midway and O’Hare.
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This Man Walked 600 Feet Above Chicago... on a Wire
For the first part of the walk, Wallenda crossed two city blocks at an uphill incline of roughly eight stories between Chicago’s Leo Burnett Building and the Marina City towers. The buildings face each other, on opposite sides of the Chicago River.
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Walking on Air: The Most Mind-Blowing Glass-Floor Skywalks Around the World
After a $38 million face-lift, the first floor of the Eiffel Tower is now made of glass! Millions of visitors who flock to the landmark each year can look down through the tower’s central void to the ground about 200 feet below. To make things even scarier, the glass safety barriers around the edge incline outward. In honor of the Eiffel Tower's new look, here are the scariest glass-bottomed attactions around the world
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The New Power Lunch: the Hottest Spots to See and Be Seen Across the Country
Forget steak and martinis — the power lunch has gotten a makeover with new flavors for a diversified palate. These are the Hotspots you need to know now.
