Chicago Tribune Tower
Two things that often come to mind when people think of Chicago are the Chicago Tribune Tower and delicious Chicago food. Many people enjoy both of these when they visit this great city. Most people also choose to stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago – Downtown. Our luxury hotel is located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile district near many of the city’s top attractions such as the Adler Planetarium, the Chicago Children’s Museum and of course the Chicago Tribune Tower. Not only do we keep you close to all the action but we’ll keep you comfortable throughout your stay in one of our lovely appointed guest suites.
The Chicago Tribune Tower is a beautiful Gothic building located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. It serves as the home for the Chicago Tribune, Tribune Company and WGN radio. CNN’s Chicago bureau is located here as well. The building is considered a landmark of the city and is a popular stop on many visitors’ sightseeing tours. Construction of the building took place during 1923-1925. Once completed there were 36 floors and the building reached a height of 462 feet. The neo-Gothic design created by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood truly proved to be a magnificent architectural creation that is enjoyed by today’s society.
This city is also well known for its delicious Chicago food, especially their Chicago deep dish pizza. If you want to experience all the best cuisine of the city then sign up for a Chicago Food Planet Tour. These tours take you through all of Chicago’s most historic and delicious neighborhoods. In three hours you will eat in the beautiful Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. You’ll taste Chicago food from historic “mom and pop” specialty food stores, different ethnic eateries, and other restaurants that are off-the-beaten-path. If you enjoy discovering new foods or just like to eat then a Chicago food tours is for you.
Another way to experience the city is with Chicago boat tours. Wendella sightseeing boats are the most popular Chicago boat tours and have been around for three generations. These tours are a wonderful way to sightsee in Chicago. They have a number of fabulous tours that are comprehensive and are run by experienced and knowledgeable tour guides. They provide insightful and educational narration about Chicago’s rich history and spectacular architecture. They offer these Chicago boat tours both during the day and at night that last anywhere from 60-90 minutes and they are ideal for any age group.
Whether it’s sightseeing, experiencing new foods or learning about the history of the city, Chicago is a great place to vacation and while you’re here there’ no better place to stay then the Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown.
