It’s not often that we get to share with all of our guests and visitors an event that is fun for the whole family and educational as well as free. Have we got your attention? If we have then we suggest you stop by the Brookfield Zoo if you’re visiting the Chicago Hillside area anytime Read the Rest…
What to do in Chicago: Chicago Christmas Events
Are you wondering what to do in Chicago this holiday season? Don’t worry, we have the answers! There are many great Chicago Christmas events, whether coming to town to see family, or just looking to soak some of Chicago’s Yuletide spirit and one of our visitors’ favourite stops when in town during November and December Read the Rest…
Events Near our Chicago Hillside Hotel: Chicago’s Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier
Toys aren’t just for kids, especially the ones found at Chicago’s Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier. If you’re in the Chicago Hillside area in November, we highly recommend checking out this fun event featuring some of America’s newest and most innovative toys and games presented by their inventors at the largest toy and Read the Rest…
Halloween Fun for All Ages at the Brookfield Zoo
There are many family-friendly events which take place during Chicago’s fall season, some of the best being Brookfield Zoo’s Halloween activities. The Zoo, which is conveniently located 5 minutes away from our Chicago Hillside Hotel, is a popular destination for travelers looking to take part in some seasonal fun for the whole family. Since its Read the Rest…
4 Downtown Chicago Food Trucks You Need to Try
Food trucks are a growing trend in the downtown Chicago area. There is no end to the different flavor combinations that you’ll find- from simple and delicious Mexican tacos to world fusion cuisine. Our Best Western Chicago Hillside hotel is located only 15 minutes from downtown Chicago, so we asked our staff for their best Read the Rest…
Brookfield Zoo Packages
Brookfield Zoo gets better and better every year and last year hundreds of guests stayed with us because of our Brookfield Zoo Packages. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us as you explore all that Brookfield Zoo has to offer. Don’t forget about our free shuttle to Brookfield Zoo for you and your Read the Rest…
Chicago Winter Not As Bad As This!
Christkindlmarket Is Back In Chicago
Christkindlmarket 2010 is located at the intersection of Washington and Dearborn in downtown Chicago. Christkindlmarket (Kringle Market) 2010 is open Nov 24-Dec 24, 2010; Sun-Thur 11am–8pm; Fri-Sat 11am 9pm; (Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve: 11am-4pm). Admission is Free. For the 15th year in a row, Daley Plaza will be hosting Chicago Christkindlmarket 2010 (aka Kringle Market), Read the Rest…
Another Great Place To Visit In Chicago
The Chicago Botanic Garden Is a great place to visit throughout the whole year here in Chicago. In every season at the Garden, there are activities, programs and breathtaking beauty throughout all our 385 acres of woods, waterways, 24 formal display gardens, and four natural areas. You can explore the wonders of the Garden Read the Rest…
Chicago Film Festival
Chicago Film Festival Is Back Again! This is a great event to attend if you have an opportunity while your in town. Ask our front desk staff for directions. For many decades, Chicago has screened the most electrifying and unconventional new cinema the world has to offer. At the 46th Chicago International Film Festival October Read the Rest…