It’s time to ring in the New Year at the Old Chicago Inn. We’ve got a full house this year and are ready to help you celebrate in style. There’s no shortage of New Year’s fun to be had in Lakeview. If you arrived without plans our innkeeper David will be happy to help you [...]
One of Chicago’s most beloved, and campy, holiday traditions happens this week right here in the Lakeview neighborhood. And if you love to sing you’ll love this tradition. The beautifully restored Music Box Theater, dating back to 1929, and located at 3733 N. Southport Avenue, is home to the “28th Annual Christmas Show.” The week [...]
If you are staying at the Old Chicago Inn this weekend and plan to use the “el” system you might just run into to St. Nick himself. That’s right, the Chicago Transit Authority is once again welcoming Santa, and this weekend you’ll be able to spot him right here in Lakeview on the red line. [...]
Many of our guests who are traveling to Chicago this December have some holiday shopping among their plans. So I wanted to let my readers know about a special promotion being offered here in the Lakeview neighborhood by the Central Lakeview Merchants Association and your chance to have a [...]
There are so many wonderful things to see in Chicago during the holiday season. The light display at the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza, and the Christmas Around the World Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry are always at the top of my list. But you don’t have to leave [...]
Many of our guests over the years have been practicing vegans and find a variety of eateries that offer vegan items in our neighborhood. We have several Thai and Indian restaurants within walking distance that all have many vegan options. The Whole Foods Market at 3640 North Halsted Street has a great self serve hot [...]