Brrr…winter best time to visit Chicago?
Chicago. The windy city. And in winter, the wind cuts like a knife, but it’s the perfect time to visit, say city tourism officials.
With unique activities that only happen in the winter months, and the lowest rates of the year at hotels, a winter trip to Chicago (January and February) is fun and affordable,” say officials of the Visitor information Center.
Hotel rates? As low as $79 a night, including parking.
Winter events include family free nights, free museum days and award-winning theatrical performances.
Events include:
—Free ice skating lessons for all ages at the downtown millennium Park.
—Snow sculpting and dog sled demonstrations are among free events at “Snow Days Chicago” in late January in Grant Park.
—The world-famous, 102-year-old Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place in February with 1,000 vehicles, including experimental cars and antiques.
For more information on activities or on visiting Chicago this winter (including booking accommodations), visit www.explorechicago.org.
By David Wilkening
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