Willis Tower is the second tallest building in the U.S. and the sky deck is phenomenal. It’s extremely popular and always crowded so I recommend going on weekdays and early in the morning. #Chicago lake michigan, 2014 The Willoughby Tower(circa 1929) and the Legacy (circa 2009) although 80 years apart they share the Chicago's architectural landscape quite nicely. #Blue Formerly Navy Pier Rides. The lighthouse just off the end of navy pier in Chicago. Iconic signage in Chicago. It's best to go when it's all lit up for the best shots. It was quite a rainy night in Chicago when I tried to take this shot. I was staying at the W hotel across the pier. Woke up at 5:30am to go to the pier to shoot #sunrise. #chicago #orange #NikonD7100 #Manfratto tripod #lighthouse #waterlust #colorful #nature #weekendgetaway #roadtrip using 10-stop ND exposed for 4sec Also taken from the Willis Tower (except this time from the south-west end), this picture shows suburban Chicago as the sun is almost done setting. This side of the tower is home to many glass-floor ledges that reach out into A male wood duck coming across the pond on a calm Fall day. The sears tower makes you wait in lines, pay money to go up, and extra money to go up fast....the John Hancock just asks you to buy a drink, averaging $12. But I was taken here rather then sears tower because of the drinks and the view is better then sears tower! And I was told many times, the ladies bathroom has the best view of all. So go get it ladies, because I didn't. It was a dismal day. Cloudy, rainy, and windy. It snowed that morning, and was 80 degrees in southern states. But, as we sat talking in the clouds on the 96th floor the clouds separated for just a moment so we could see down to the streets below. It was great! To get a view from the sky top, I'd recommend this place over sears tower any day! View of fog rolling in over Chicago, from the observation deck of the John Hancock Centre. Meet sue. She is a T-Rex and the star the field museum and what you first see when entering from the North entrance. Sue, when alive weighed an estimated 7 tons! She was bought at auction by the field museum for 7.6 million, the most paid for dinosaur bones to date. Don't pass up the field museum when in Chicago, it is fascinating not only to see all the species, but also the natural history here. And when walking around, just think. It's only a minuscule amount of their entire collection. Sushi pizza at the restaurant in the Palmer House lobby. The Kinzie Rail Bridge is a common photo op for locals and tourists alike. Before they started building a set of sky scrapers on Wolf Point, I was able to get a shot of the bridge this was taken on the boat tour of the chicago river. getting out on the lake is the best way to see the skyline of Chicago #architecture #waterlust #URBANJUNGLE Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays #URBANJUNGLE So many movies show the L. It is above you walking around the city. The legendary sound of a train passing is unmistakable. It is a reason to visit the Windy City. It is one of the most unique transit systems in the world. When a train passes you can see sparks fly off the track. I even took the L out of the city at 1 AM, when you get the best stories. Downtown Chicago skyline from Navy Pier and frozen Lake Michigan #snow The magnificent mile in Chicago is a great walk this was taken by the old Water Tower you can also see the John Handcock tower. #architecture Great way to see the city, and have a cocktail.#Colorful#blue A jaw-dropping view from the mouth of the Chicago River looking back at the night skyline of Chicago after an architecture and fireworks boat tour from Shoreline Sightseeing. http://shorelinesightseeing.com/ Night view of Chicago #aqua is such an amazing building in #chicago. Chicago River Summer nights and city lights. Check out 360 Chicago Observation Deck in the John Hancock building. If you feel extra daring hope on the Tilt and lean over the city through glass. #travel #chicago #colorful #city #cityscape #sunset #skyscrapers #urban Windy City Sweets has everything you need to accelerate your path to diabetic obese bliss! An all encompassing candy and dessert shop that is almost as visually stimulating as hunger inducing, Here we have a scoop of key lime pie ice cream and a scoop of trash can (i.e. everything) ice cream served in a chocolate chip cookie cone! Gold coast area. Across street from sutton place hotel. Hugo's frog bar . Best steak and seafood in Chicago ! Giordano's Pizzeria is one of the best pizza experiences you can encounter in the world. Chicago deep dish style at its finest. #Delicious Head on up 94 floors to the 360 degree observation deck in the John Hancock building on Michigan Ave. #chicago #illinois #cityscape #travel #colorful #night #dusk #blue One of the best views of the Chicago skyline. #alwayswanderlust A male lion taking a nap on a rock at the Zoo. Lincoln Park has giant moats around the lions and tigers so they are not surrounded by fences which is great for photography. This lion was entertaining a bunch of people who enjoyed his antics and playful charismatic personality. When these cats roar you can feel it at the core of your body. They are impressive animals. The view of the Chicago River from London House. #lifeatexpedia Chicago River looking eastward towards Michigan Avenue. #Blue Navy Pier in Chicago. #blackandwhite #weekendgetaway #NikonD7100 #architecture This is actually the view from the Signature Lounge (not the Signature Room) and is on the 96th floor of the Hancock Center. We waited about 20 minutes, and they do not take reservations. The view was undoubtedly worth it. Go right when the sun sets, and tons of tables will open up as people leave once they see the sun go down. Only Chicago's Lake Michigan is absolutely stunning, even when it’s frozen. Willis Tower’s Skydeck is a must when you’re visiting Chicago. Love and marriage, love and marriage... Stunning view of downtown Chicago from the top of the Kemper building. Open to the public during the Chicago Architecture Foundation's annual (and FREE!) Open House event. Stop and smell the flowers.#Colorful Top of Carbide & Carbon Building. One of the most beautiful Art Deco buildings in Chicago. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbide_%26_Carbon_Building Bronze statue of Nathan Hale depicting the final moments of his life before he was hung by the British on Sept 22, 1776 for being a spy. Hands tied behind his back, he uttered his famous last words: Excellent macarons at Vanille Patisserie in Chicago. It has been hard to find macarons in the U.S. that are soft when you bite through them, like the ones from Pierre Herme in Paris. This is as close as I've gotten. Just the right sweetness and not chewy. Highly recommend the cassis (black currant) flavor (purple ones in the photo). They also have another location in the french market. Always beautiful to swing out over LakeMichigan at sunrise for the approach to Ohare. A view of the city 🌇 Pretty nice view !! Took me a minute to realize what I was looking at - we were flying east at sunset and that dark curving band was the shadow of the earth reflected on the atmosphere. We have flown plenty of times over the years, and this is the first time we've noticed it. It only lasted about ten minutes before darkness overtook the plane. These life-sized sculptures of the four main characters from the Wizard of Oz reside it what was officially named Oz Park in 1976 to honor Wizard of Oz author and Lincoln Park resident, Lyman Frank Baum. The sculptures were created by Chicago artist John Kearney, and were unveiled between 1995-2007. The sears tower makes you wait in lines, pay money to go up, and extra money to go up fast....the John Hancock just asks you to buy a drink, averaging $12. But I was taken here rather then sears tower because of the drinks and the view is better then sears tower! And I was told many times, the ladies bathroom has the best view of all. So go get it ladies, because I didn't. It was a dismal day. Cloudy, rainy, and windy. It snowed that morning, and was 80 degrees in southern states. But, as we sat talking in the clouds on the 96th floor the clouds separated for just a moment so we could see down to the streets below. It was great! To get a view from the sky top, I'd recommend this place over sears tower any day! A 10x optical zoom view looking south of the Chicago skyline as seen from the 48th floor rooftop patio of the New York condo building in Lakeview. The New York was open for occupancy in 1987 and has a total of 594 residential units. The northern Chicago area with the Navy Pier from 1916, followed by the iconic John Hancock Center from 1968, as seen from the shoreline of Lake Michigan. The multi-purpose pier was constructed as a cargo facility for lake freighters, as well as a docking space for passenger excursion steamers, and as a site for public gathering and entertainment Feeling blue is Chicago. On my way to the Sky deck in the Willis tower. #travel #chicago #illinois #skydeck #street #colorful #blue #cityscape #city Back in the windy city. #chicago #illinois #cityscape #travel #colorful #night #city #dusk #blue This shot was taken on the corner of Wabash & Congress Parkway. The Auditorium Theatre stands to the right of the CHICAGO! Alinea is a truly special dining experience, and lived up to it's 3-star Michelin rating. For over three hours we enjoyed 16 of chef Grant Achatz's carefully constructed More than 130 bricks, rocks, and steel artifacts collected by Chicago Tribune correspondents from all over the world are embedded in the facade of the Tribune Tower. Famous sites represented in the collection include the Taj Mahal, Parthenon, Great Pyramid, The Alamo, Angkor Wat, Fort Sumter and Lincoln's home. More recent additions include the Berlin Wall and a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Included in this view are fragments from Bunker Hill, Fort Sumter, the Kremlin and the gate of the Union Stock Yards. The Trump International Hotel and Tower, or Trump Tower Chicago was completed in 2009 and tops out at 1,389 feet making it the 2nd tallest building in Chicago. The TRUMP sign across the building consists of 20ft tall letters, spanning almost 150ft. The sign is currently a very polarizing symbol in the skyline. The construction site of the tower was the setting for the Joker vs Batman duel in Chicago Beer Festival at Union Station. See ya tomorrow! ;) A beautiful lady enjoying the beach on the lakefront on a cold and windy day. A nice view of Chicago's downtown area. The John Hancock Center with its 344 m (1,127 ft) is currently only the fourth-tallest building in Chicago (after Willis Tower, Trump Tower, and Aon Center), but when finished in 1968, it was the tallest building in the world outside New York City. The Observatory (360 Chicago), that competes with the Willis Tower's Skydeck where this shot was made, has a 360° view on the city, the Lake Michigan, and up to four states Mixing some old with new down on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL. #travel #chicago #illinois #church #adventure #explore #colorful #city A yawning lion at Lincoln Park Zoo. This is a nice set of teeth. I had a 600 mm lens to get this shot. The best part about this zoo is the lions are tigers are not surrounded by cages and fence line to ruin the view. The first air conditioned office building in Chicago, the Wrigley Building. This is a close-up of the 30 story south tower completed in 1921. The tower has clock faces on all four sides each measuring nearly 20ft in diameter. Del Seoul Korean BBQ restaurant has the most delicious Korean BBQ tacos we have ever tasted. My favorites are The Kalbi(grilled beef short rib), Sesame Chili shrimp and the spicy BBQ pork tacos. They just started selling beers. The restaurant has an ok atmosphere but we would not say it is a great sit down restaurant for a long period of time. This is a popular joint for the locals in Chicago and they have other great Korean dishes. This is a #localgem and should be on your list to visit when in Chicago. #delicious An artistic touch to the macaroon display. The Carbide & Carbon Building in Chicago was completed in 1929. originally as a home to the regional office of Union Carbide and Carbon Company. This close up, near the top of 503ft building shows the tower made of dark green terra cotta with extensive gold leaf accenting. I had to stop and visit my favorite cat the Himalayan Snow Leopard. A child was crying behind me which piqued the big cats interest. Here he almost appears to be stalking his victim. This cat is huge with giant paws and a tail that is thick and long. It is perfectly suited to climbing in snow covered mountains along narrow ledges. Its just wow My favorite animal at the Zoo. This is a 6 year old Himalayan Snow leopard. This magnificent cat probably weighs around 80 pounds total so it is tiny compared to the tigers and lions but it has huge paws and a huge, thick, long tail that helps it keep its balance in the high mountain terrain it calls home. The beautiful coat turns white in Winter and allows the cat to blend in perfectly with its surroundings. Many guests walk right by the enclosure without seeing the cat. This picture is taking from my friend apartment at the trump tower. Downtown Chicago Built in 1893 by wealthy patrons of the Chicago Athletic Association, this building's facade was designed in Venetian Gothic style to attract the attention of visitors to the World's Columbian Exposition. Specifically, the facade was modeled after the Doge's Palace in Venice (which is almost 700 years old). The CAA occupied the building until it went bankrupt in 2007, and the building has been boarded up ever since, it's glorious marble, tile and mahogany interiors locked away. However, a recent venture is aiming to convert the building into a luxury hotel at the cost of about $60 million. One more historic tidbit. Beginning in 1916, CAA member William Wrigley began acquiring shares of a North Side baseball team, and eventually expropriated the association logo to his new team. Although the CAA folded in 2007, it's logo lives on in the form of a red C set inside a blue circle - the official logo of the Chicago Cubs. #Architecture Reflections - Chicago Architecture Foundation River Tour Chicago, Illinois at night. Great city to explore either on foot or by using its great public transport system. Lots to see, from the jewelry and theater districts through to the aquarium. Be sure to catch a football game at Soldier Field, too! Froze my fingers taking this picture but it was worth it! #snow #Chicago #brrr #cold #architecture -C calleyabroad.blogspot.com There are few venues more spectacular when it comes to views of the city of Chicago than Lake Michigan. Minus your own boat, Navy Pier (Chicago's #1 attraction) is you next best bet for managing some time on the water and the chance for some great photo ops. Throughout the season, typically from May to October, speed boats, schooners, and small cruise ships offer a variety of options when it comes to securing a maritime excursion. Bring your sweetheart or your camera for an unforgettable experience on Lake Michigan. Learn more about Chicago's Navy Pier via my blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/7-reasons-navy-pier-ischicagos-1-attraction. The view of the downtown Chicago skyline under the fluffy white clouds and blue sky as seen from the rooftop deck of the New York condos. Chicago skyline from the lake dramatic and constantly changing views across lake michigan to city sklyine. GREAT walking spot. Fabulous view!#Colorful#blue Lakeshore Drive from the Hancock, North view 😍 I personally love the view from the Hancock Observation Deck. Chicago is a gorgeous city. The expressions of snow monkeys are priceless. Here I was trying to get the monkey to smile and I think she was puzzled by my odd behavior. i was only able to do this because no one else was there due to the frigid temperatures. Hopefully I will get an image of a skirmish between a couple of the monkeys which is hysterical. My favorite subject on a very cold day (-25 windchill) sitting out comfortably watching the occasional people who pass by. It amazes me that so many people walk past this cat and never notice it. Himalayan Snow Leopards blend in very well with the environment. The tail on this cat is very long and thick which helps it keep its balance on narrow ledges in the mountains. A male Wood Duck looking up at a Canadian Goose which is the reflection you see on the water. This might be the top spot to photograph wild Wood Ducks in the Midwest. A drake wood duck with several red eared sliders on a calm peaceful morning. What a great day! When i see scenes like this I count my blessings. Navy pier Chicago! Ceiling of the Cadillac palace ...great place to see a show. View of the Chicago loop from Lincoln Park Zoo. Free, 365 days a year! Old gate and apartment building in Chicago during light snow. A view of the Chicago skyline from the North Avenue beach with fireworks at Navy Pier. This was taken on Sunday night just before the lunar eclipse. Luv the Chicago Riverwalk specially post sunset!! The wonderful Lake Michigan viewed from the iconic John Hancock Center, in Chicago. I love this city! :) #2014 #Blue Lions are beautiful 🐾 A pair of beautiful birds in the McCormick Bird House. The tropical birds are all flying around in this massive enclosure landing very close to people. These birds are not behind glass so taking photos is easy. . Flying in from our recent trip and I noticed an interesting view... One of the best cocktails here. It's called Barrel Depletions. Elderflower hibiscus infused in iced-wine and barrel genever. #colorful #delicious #foodporn #roadtrip #Chicago #weekendgetaway
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Get an overview of this hotelLakefront Chicago hotel in Lincoln Park, walk to Lincoln Park Zoo

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Location

Located in Lincoln Park, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Park West, Second City, and Chicago History Museum. Lincoln Park Zoo and North Avenue Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Hotel Features

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking.

Room Amenities

All 184 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests will also find coffee makers and hair dryers.

Languages Spoken

Hotel Lincoln

1816 N Clark Street Chicago IL 60614

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Lincoln features a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1000 square feet (93 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Hotel Lincoln is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area 
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Rooftop terrace 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Conference space 
  • Business center 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Meeting rooms 2 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • Year Built 1920 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Self parking (surcharge) 
  • Valet parking (surcharge) 
  • Smoke-free property 
  • Conference space size (meters) - 93 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Number of restaurants - 2 
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1000 
  • Concierge services 
  • 24-hour fitness facilities 
  • Total number of rooms - 184 
  • Number of floors - 12 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • Microwave (on request)  
  • Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Designer toiletries 
  • HDTV 
  • Individually decorated 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • Free cribs/infant beds 
  • Premium TV channels 
  • Pay movies 
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available 
  • Room service (limited hours) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Phone 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Microwave (on request) 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room safe 
  • Desk 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Satellite TV service 
  • Number of bathrooms -  
  • LCD TV 

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

The Kennison - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

The J. Parker - This rooftop bar serves breakfast and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Free bicycles on site 
  • Golfing nearby 
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby 
  • Kayaking nearby 
  • Windsurfing nearby 
  • Sailing nearby 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • Roll-in shower 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
No rollaway/extra beds available

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Hotel Lincoln
  • Lincoln Hotel

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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