The world-famous Walnut Room, a Chicago tradition since 1905. The Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. With Circassian wood paneling imported from Russia and Austrian chandeliers, the 17,000 square foot dining room is both elegant and comfortable. Conveniently ...
Christkindlmarket, Chicago, Illinois
Christkindlmarket is an outdoor Christmas themed vendor event inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545. The Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. If you've been ...
Downtown Chicago at Night in Winter
Downtown Chicago is absolutely gorgeous anytime of year, but at night, particularly in the winter, it is even more magical. The glowing lights, the gorgeous snowfall and the reflections of the buildings on the river. It is just gorgeous! We recently returned from our annual trip "home" to ...
Best Breakfast Cafe in Chicago, Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe downtown Chicago is voted one of the best breakfast cafes in the city! Located at 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 they serve breakfast and lunch featuring local farm fresh ingredients and fresh baked breads. While we were in Chicago for our annual Christmas trip, we ...
Visiting Santa at Macy’s Santa Land, Chicago, Illinois
Macy’s SantaLand®, known to many as Cozy Cloud from the Marshall Field days, can be found on the 5th floor of Macy’s on State Street. Since 1948, Santa Claus has visited millions of children at the State Street SantaLand. source A 32 year old tradition of my family is to go to Chicago every year ...
