Grant Park, Across the Street: A Guide to Chicago’s Front Yard
Buckingham Fountain, the bronze horsemen of Congress Plaza, and 313 acres of gardens and paths, all starting at our front door.
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Stories from Michigan Avenue
Neighborhood guides, hotel history, and ideas for your stay, from the people who work across the street from Grant Park.
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Four Great Chicago Museums You Can Walk To
The Art Institute is about 10 minutes away on foot, and the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium wait at the end of a lakefront walk.
From World’s Fair Annex to Chicago Landmark: The Congress Plaza Hotel Since 1893
Built for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and renamed in 1908, the hotel has hosted presidents, big bands, and the Army.
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Stay Across from Grant Park
Pick your dates and reserve a large room on Michigan Avenue.