By Carl Pruit
Chicago is filled with all kinds of attractions: museums, sporting events, historic landmarks, amusement parks and more. If you have been thinking about visiting the Windy City, you may want to purchase a vacation package, which combines accommodations, access to some of the city's best attractions and other amenities at a money-saving price. Check out some of the discounts and vacation packages available for your next trip to Chicago.
Doubletree Chicago-Oakbrook
Enjoy being in the center of the action when you choose one of the Doubletree Chicago-Oakbrook's vacation packages. The hotel offers a Shop, Play & Stay package that includes a VIP shopping card good for discounts at the local Oakbrook Center Mall, accommodations and breakfast buffet for two. The hotel also offers the romantic Wine and Dine Getaway, which includes dinner for two at Anthony's Italian Chop House, and a Big Splash Family Getaway, a package with a free pizza dinner and a free in-room movie. The Doubletree Chicago-Oakbrook has an indoor heated pool, a fitness center and on-site restaurants and lounges.
Doubletree Chicago-Oakbrook
1909 Spring Road
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
(630) 472 6000
www.doubletreeoakbrook.com/chicago-vacation-packages.htm
Courtyard Marriott Magnificent Mile Downtown Chicago
Vacation packages at the Courtyard by Marriott at the Magnificent Mile, in downtown Chicago, include deluxe accommodations, citywide passes to museums such as the Astronomy Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry, theater tickets, admission to attractions such as the Shedd Aquarium, and more. You can also earn bonus bucks for your stay or experience the Stay for Breakfast package, which includes a romantic made-to-order breakfast for two and discounted weekend room rates. The Courtyard Marriott's guest rooms have extra thick pillow-top mattresses, over-sized pillows, premium cable television, in-room coffee makers, large work spaces and free high-speed Internet. The hotel also has an on-site Starbucks and a fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment.
Courtyard Marriott Magnificent Mile Downtown Chicago
165 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 573-0800
www.courtyardchicago.com/index.cfm
Hilton Garden Inn Evanston
The Hilton Garden Inn, on the North Shore near Lake Michigan beaches, offers vacation packages that include Chicago CityPasses, which give you access to some of the city's popular attractions, and CTA passes, good for free access to the public transportation system during your stay. Packages also include complimentary complete breakfast for two and the option to experience several sightseeing tours and attractions of Chicago, such as the Skydeck Chicago or the Hancock Observatory. The Hilton offers special guest services such as business center and a complimentary fitness center with sauna.
Hilton Garden Inn Evanston
1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
(847) 475-6400
http://reservations.choosechicago.com/3736_package-info_p4427.html#hotel
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About the Author:
Carl Pruit has been a freelance writer since 2005, specializing in service journalism and travel. His work has appeared on various websites. Born and raised in California, Pruit attended Contra Costa Community College in San Pablo, Calif. and received an associate degree in the administration of justice.
