Kopi A Traveler's Cafe

This comfortable cafe sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a boutique in the back of the cafe, is crammed with travel books, artwork, textiles, gifts and jewelry from around the world. In the very front of the cafe is an elevated area where patrons remove their shoes to lounge among the pillows that furnish the floor. To complete the intercontinental atmosphere, clocks on the wall keep the current time in various countries.

CITY: Chicago

Women & Children First Book Store

We are one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, stocking more than 30,000 books by and about women, children's books for all ages, and the best of lesbian and gay fiction and non-fiction. Our purpose in beginning the store 33 years ago was to promote the work of women writers and to create a place in which all women would find books reflecting their lives and interests. We strive to do this in an atmosphere in which all are respected, valued, and well-served.

CITY: Chicago

Marigold

Named after the flower synonymous with celebration and festivity in India. Marigold is a place to celebrate India's culture and food. Marigold's atmosphere offers a vibrant dining experience with a friendly neighborhood vibe. From the fresh chutneys to the family recipes, it is the combination of tradition with the unexpected that makes Marigold special. We hope you'll join us soon.

CITY: Chicago

Acre

Your neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant. Celebrating the rich diversity of American food and drink. Our produce and meats are sourced almost exclusively from small family farms in the Midwest. The menu is seasonally focused and our casual dining room features a spectacular Brunswick bar, as well as comfortable booths and tables.

CITY: Chicago

Big Jones

Big Jones brings you delicious dinner, brunch, and lunch inspired by Southern cooking from New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, the Carolina Lowcountry, and Appalachia. We are inspired by the history and richness of Southern cooking. Try our fried chicken with the Boarding House Lunch or for dinner during the week (featured on Hungry Hound and 190 North.)

CITY: Chicago

House 5863

Looking for a great place to stay in Chicago? Consider House 5863 Chicago Bed & Breakfast. House 5863 is not your typical B&B inn. We are different. Here you will find no Victorian decor or rockers on a scenic porch. Rather, we are an urban, hip place to stay in the heart of Chicago's north side. Our style is contemporary comfort. Our rooms are clean, cool and most of all restive. Our approach is more hands off than hands on. We focus on providing for all of your needs behind the scenes without disrupting your stay. Common areas are designed for casual living. The fully-equipped kitchen offers continental style breakfast with all the basics to allow you to serve yourself on your own schedule and at your own pace. Our garden and deck areas offer a quiet respite for relaxed joy.

CITY: Chicago

Taverna 750

Taverna 750 is the best of old school Italian with a contemporary flair. Proprietor Paul D. Cannella is bringing back his Grandfather Paul J. Loverde's and Uncle Chuckie Abruzzini's classic Italian recipes from his restaurant on Grand Avenue in the 50's. All of Taverna 750's entrees are small plates, meant for sharing at the table. For small plates, the portions are generous and their prices are very affordable so you can share several items at one sitting. We serve a range of items consisting of gourmet dinner, brunch and a full menu of crafted drinks. We also have a late night pizza menu for anyone looking for a nightcap and nosh.

CITY: Chicago

Rollapalooza

Open seven days a week, this Boystown neighborhood sushi joint is known for it's contemporary take on sushi and friendly staff. Their creative rolls and variety of offerings won't disappoint!

CITY: Chicago

Red Roof Inn Chicago Willowbrook

109 newly remodeled clean, comfortable, and affordable rooms. Featuring Showtime, ESPN, CNN, free local calls, in-room movies and Nintendo, coffee, and morning newspapers.

CITY: Willowbrook

Berlin

This inclusive dance bar features some of Chicago’s best DJs spinning everything from new wave to disco music, theme nights and live acts.

CITY: Chicago

Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Surprising luxury at affordable rates! From our beautiful exterior to our fashionably remodeled lobby and guest rooms, Red Roof Inn - Chicago Downtown boasts Windy City convenience at surprisingly suburban rates.From designer fabrics and furnishings to friendly staff willing to help you explore our exciting hometown, Red Roof Inn - Chicago Downtown offers even more reasons for you to stay with us!

CITY: Chicago

Flemish House of Chicago

Flemish House of Chicago Bed and Breakfast, an apartment B&B in downtown Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, steps from Michigan Avenue, the lake front, and Oak Street Beach.

CITY: Chicago

Yoshi's Cafe

What's the key to our success? A commitment to excellence. Attention to detail. A first-rate, knowledgeable wait staff. And, of course, the driving forces behind it all: Yoshi and Nobuko Katsumura. You're sure to find new and interesting things at the café, including dishes you won't find anywhere else (have you ever seen barracuda on another menu?!). Our eclectic menu features dishes with influences that run the gamut from Japanese to Italian, French and American. Please join us and experience our fine cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. At Yoshi's Café, you're like family.

CITY: Chicago

Rad Vintage

Rad Vintage is a 1700 square ft store that has a large selection of Women’s and Men’s Vintage Clothing & Accessories from the 1940s to 1990s. Our goal is to provide the world with the best selection of vintage clothing. Rad Vintage isn’t just a clothing store. We also have a large selection of vintage toys, clocks, character glasses, beer glassware, and 80s vintage telephones, such as the Lego, Mickey, Garfield and the Alf Phone.

CITY: Chicago

Doubletree Hotel North Shore

This 369-room hotel/conference center features an indoor/outdoor pool, spacious Precor fitness center and Jameson’s Charhouse restaurant. Doubletree is located adjacent to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts and close to Westfield Old Orchard outdoor shopping mall.

CITY: Skokie

North End

This gay sports bar has been a neighborhood staple for more than 25 years, offering pool, darts, all the games on giant flat screens and a great beer selection.

CITY: Chicago

Acme Hotel Company Chicago

If you've never been one for convention, ACME HOTEL is the right choice for you in downtown Chicago. Located 2 ½ blocks from the Magnificent Mile in the River North neighborhood, ACME is downtown Chicago's all new boutique hotel alternative. If you appreciate an eye for design and dig a high-tech vibe, you'll feel right at home. We'd like to call ourselves cool, or hip, because we are, but that just feels like bragging. But mostly, ACME is what we consider approachable - in more ways than one. The fact is, we want your experience at our downtown Chicago hotel to blow your mind, not your budget.

CITY: Chicago

Found: Vintage Living

Located on Chicago’s north side, found-vintage living is a lifestyle store specializing in vintage furniture, barware, lamps, art and accessories. Serving as Andersonville’s destination for affordable vintage pieces, it is a haven for authentic home décor from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

CITY: Chicago

Bar Ombra

Inspired by the regional flavors of the Italian Tre Venezie, Ombra is a space you can make your own. It’s where the casual comfort of the neighborhood meets the energy of possibility. You just might encounter the new and unexpected — whether the flavors, the wine list, or the conversations and people around you.

CITY: Chicago

Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown/River North

Located just north of the Loop in the city's most spectacular neighborhood for shopping and dining; blocks away from the Magnificent Mile!

CITY: Chicago

Huey's Hotdogs

Located in the heart of Andersonville, Huey's Hotdogs is a standout in a hotdog town. We’ve got a wide variety of dogs, brats, burgers, and sandwiches. Whether you want a classic Chicago-Style hot dog, a specialty sausage, or one of our many vegan specialties, Huey’s has a huge menu to explore.

CITY: Chicago

Minibar Ultra Lounge

In the heart of Halsted Street, Chicago, is minibar. We are a luxurious nightclub in a contemporary, urban "hotel lounge" environment. Inviting guests to wrap up the day or usher in the night, minibar is the perfect spot for freshly infused vodkas, bottle service, exciting wines and premium liquors that highlight minibar's drink menu. DJs and curated music collections will sooth and groove your soul, while concierge services and cocktail servers make sure you don't have to work to enjoy your self. Check in any time...?

CITY: Chicago

Hydrate

A Boystown staple, Hydrate features late-night dance parties, shirtless men, high-energy beats and drag queens galore. Check out their resident DJ's and weekly events. Open until 4am Sunday-Friday/5am on Saturdays.

CITY: Chicago

Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

Cocktail, is one of the most inviting playful bars & restaurants in Lakeview, appealing to a broad-based clientele that is short on attitude and long on fun. Its two attractive bars (cocktail & garden bar) feature black crystal chandeliers, onyx-lit bar tops and a swank sidewalk café, known as the gardens. Cocktail is the perfect place to sip libations, enjoy great food and converse with friends, both old and new. Cocktail offers daily drink specials featuring djs that deliver the best music on Halsted & sexy go go boys!

CITY: Chicago

W Chicago City Center

Located in the heart of Chicago's famed "Loop" area, this historical building has been renovated to capture the flair of W. Elegant elements of the past are cleverly combined with modern touches to create an inventively striking and dramatic speace.

CITY: Chicago

Center on Halsted

Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to building and strengthening the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. Center on Halsted's Community and Cultural team creates and hosts a wide array of fun, interactive and engaging programs enjoyed by members of the entire community. Events range from volleyball games in our gymnasium to dance recitals in our theatre. We host regular receptions showcasing local LGBTQ artists and special events for LGBTQ families and friends.

CITY: Chicago

W Chicago Lakeshore

Overlooking Lake Michigan, this hip hotel is close to Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach and the Magnificent Mile. Indulge in the hotel’s Bliss Spa, sip a cocktail at the 33rd-floor Whiskey Sky bar that offers amazing panoramic views and dine on Mediterranean dishes at Wave.

CITY: Chicago

Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare

256 suites, each with separate living room, king sized bedroom, large workdesk, and wet bar/ refrigerator.

CITY: Rosemont

Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast

This fanciful boutique hotel is located in the upscale Gold Coast neighborhood. Walk to shops on Oak Street and North Michigan Avenue, or head to Oak Street Beach. Have a glass of wine and casual fare at the hotel’s Phi Lounge or check out the many Rush Street restaurants nearby.

CITY: Chicago

Nina's Bed & Breakfast

For women, by women: Nina's Bed and Breakfast was conceived out of a desire to bring a unique Bed and Breakfast experience geared to the sophisticated women traveler, women business traveler and the lesbian traveler. This experience will have a strong emphasis on personalization and customer service mixed with a dash of surprise.

CITY: Chicago

Swedish Bakery

The Swedish Bakery is famous for specializing in Swedish coffeecakes, cookies, sweet rolls, toast, petit fours and marzipan cakes. We are known for using unique ingredients such as cardamom, saffron, anise, fennel, orange peel and almond paste. We are proud to offer our customers products that are never frozen or have any added preservatives. Our most popular items are our Andersonville coffeecake, cardamom coffeecake, Swedish and butter cookies as well as our fruit glazed cake. At the Swedish Bakery, the customer comes first. We are proud to serve a community that we love and support.

CITY: Chicago

Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront

Chicago's newest hotel is also the closest to Navy Pier. 455 luxury suites are only 2 blocks from Michigan Ave. and minutes from the Museum Campus.

CITY: Chicago

Chicago Marriott Downtown

Soaring 46 stories into the Chicago skyline above the famed Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Marriott Downtown rises to every occasion, providing incomparable service and an optimum location for business, leisure, and meeting needs.

CITY: Chicago

Red Roof Inn Downers Grove

This is a newly renovated location with all new rooms, contemporary furniture, new bathrooms with granite countertops, a comfortable easy chair and more.

CITY: Downers Grove

Comfort Suites Michigan Avenue/Loop

This 27-story hotel offers oversized studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary American breakfast. Comfort Suites is within walking distance of Magnificent Mile shops and restaurants, as well as Millennium Park.

CITY: Chicago

Buddies on Adams

Stop by this laid-back bar to play pool and darts, or just have a casual drink.

CITY: Peoria

The Burr Oak Extended Stay Residence

For the corporate accomodations upgrade stay in the historic district of Kankakee. You'll find this extended stay residence, thats fully furnished. It has 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, laundry room, living room with a fireplace plus many more amenities.

CITY: Kankakee

Fairfield Inn and Suites - Chicago Downtown

Beautiful 15 story, 185 contemporary style guestroom hotel. It is 1 1/2 blocks off of Michigan Ave.

CITY: Chicago

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

381 rooms. 14 suites. 305 non-smoking rooms. 9 meeting/conference rooms. 2 restaurants. On-site health club. Room service. Special amenities include CD/DVD player in room, complimentary CD, hair dryer.

CITY: Chicago

Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile

This reasonably priced hotel is just half a block from North Michigan Avenue shops and restaurants. During warm-weather months, hang out on the 22nd-floor Skyline Terrace as you sip a cocktail and soak in the amazing view.

CITY: Chicago

Elixir

Located in the heart of Boystown, Elixir is a mellow spot to relax and enjoy the evening. From classic, pre-prohibition mixed drinks to Elixir signature cocktails, the highly-trained bartenders take their time to create perfection. It's more than a lounge, it's an experience.

CITY: Chicago

Courtyard by Marriott - Chicago Downtown

"Full service" Courtyard Marriott, 337 rooms, with 37 suites recently renovated, 2 blocks from Michigan Ave. in the River North district.

CITY: Chicago

Hotel Sax Chicago

Located on the Chicago River, this elegantly bohemian hotel is part of the Marina City complex that includes the House of Blues, Smith & Wollensky steakhouse and the acclaimed Bin 36 restaurant/wine bar. The hotel’s Crimson Lounge features a cool cocktail menu and DJ-driven music nightly.

CITY: Chicago

Chicago Diner

One of the first vegetarian restaurants in the city offers dishes that include a macrobiotic plate and vegan desserts.

CITY: Chicago

Doubletree by Hilton Chicago

Located between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, this newly refurbished hotel features The Lobby Bar with infused organic vodkas and H2O, a seasonal poolside cocktail bar and restaurant with panoramic skyline views. The hotel’s Markethouse restaurant offers seasonal American fare.

CITY: Chicago

Hotel Monaco

Overlooking the Chicago River, this stylin’ hotel is within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, State Street shopping and Millennium Park. Hotel Monaco is extremely pet friendly, with no fees or size restrictions for your furry friend.

CITY: Chicago

Fairmont Chicago, The

This 687-room hotel overlooking Millennium Park includes the 11,000-sq.-ft. mySpa, New World Asian cuisine at Aria and the Eno Wine Room. The Fairmont is close to the lakefront and is within walking distance of The Art Institute.

CITY: Chicago

Hotel Burnham

Originally designed by legendary Chicago architect Daniel Burnham as an office building, this hotel is a beautifully restored architectural landmark. Hotel Burnham is just steps away from State Street shopping, Loop theaters, Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago. The hotel’s acclaimed Atwood Café puts a modern twist on comfort food.122-room luxury historic hotel with 19th century detailing in deep mahogany, frosted Tiffany glass, Terrazzo mosaic tiling, and a wrought iron and marble staircase. Guestrooms are appointed in warm tones of burgundy, gold and cobalt blue with canopy beds.

CITY: Chicago

Conrad Hotel

The Conrad Chicago hotel is situated on the Magnificent Mile, just off Michigan Avenue. This prestigious location offers easy access to the Westfield North Bridge shopping corridor and is adjacent to Nordstrom.

CITY: Chicago

JW Marriott Chicago

This hotel has 610 rooms. 128 suites. One restaurant. Lounge. Valet/laundry. Business center. Exercise facilities. Indoor pool. Room service. 20,000 sq. ft. upscale spa and fitness center. Located in the heart of Chicago's Financial District and walking distance to the Theater District, museums, shopping and nightlife.

CITY: Chicago

Broadway Antique Market

Browse the showrooms of 75 dealers at this antique mall that offers everything from mid-century modern furniture to art deco jewelry and 1950s lighting.

CITY: Chicago

Aloft Chicago City Center

Urban cool accommodations, located in the heart of River North, Chicago's most exciting neighborhood for dining & nightlife. Blocks from the Magnificent Mile and many other Chicago top spots.

CITY: Chicago

Atmosphere

Expect bumping beats and go-go dancing boys at this GLBT bar in Andersonville. A 30-foot-long bar and an elevated seating area overlook the dance floor, often set in motion by a DJ spinning dance hits and house standards. Exposed brick walls, galvanized metal and hardwood floors and warm lighting create an inviting upscale ambiance.

CITY: Chicago

City Suites Hotel - Neighborhood Inns of Chicago

This vintage Boystown hotel features turn-of-the-century architecture and art deco furnishings. Gay-friendly restaurants and nightclubs are close by (Berlin dance club is right down the street), and hotel guests have access to Bally’s Total Fitness. Popular with entertainers, musicians and savvy travelers.

CITY: Chicago

Temptations

This lesbian bar features a huge dance floor with a stage, Sunday karaoke, live bands and Boys Night on Tuesdays with male dancers.

CITY: Franklin Park

Crew Bar & Grill

This sports bar and grill features 20 hi-def TVs showing the latest games, a selection of more than 60 beers, and an extensive menu that offers sandwiches and flatbread pizza.

CITY: Chicago

Magnolia Studios

Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in Chicago’s Edgewater/ Andersonville neighborhood, Magnolia Studios offers a choice of three unique Chicago accommodations only five minutes from the beach and thirty minutes from downtown Chicago. All three units offer fully equipped kitchens, luxury en suite bathrooms, plasma TVs with full cable package, laptops with free wireless internet, exceptionally comfortable queen sized beds beds with luxury mattresses/ linens and in unit laundry. You have exclusive use of all amenities, which makes your stay relaxing and private.

CITY: Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago

This huge Hyatt hotel is conveniently located between Magnificent Mile shopping and the Loop’s cultural institutions. The hotel features six restaurants and lounges, along with a 24-hour gym.

CITY: Chicago

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago-Downtown

221 suites. On-site health club. Complimentary breakfast buffet every day. Two blocks from Water Tower Place and John Hancock Observatory and one block from Oak Street beach.

CITY: Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Soaring 92 stories above the Loop and North Michigan Avenue, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is a showcase of bold style and engaging design, polished stainless steel and iridescent-tinted glass. It is the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world, and downtown Chicago's most enviable address.

CITY: Chicago

Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages

Minutes from Galena’s Main St., choose from three rooms in the main house or four cottages, located on ten secluded acres of meadows, gardens, a pond, and panoramic valley/sunset views.

CITY: Galena

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

This lux hotel attracts an international clientele. The Sofitel is close to Rush Street bars and restaurants, and within easy walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, Museum of Contemporary Art and Oak Street Beach. The hotel’s chic Café Des Architectes features French cuisine.

CITY: Chicago

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile

This 300-room hotel is located just half a block from North Michigan Avenue shopping and dining. Amenities include an indoor pool with city views and 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance of the Museum of Contemporary Art and Navy Pier.

CITY: Chicago

Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown

This atrium hotel offers two-room suites equipped with a wet bar and mini-fridge. A cooked-to-order breakfast and two-hour evening Manager’s Reception with free drinks and appetizers are offered daily. The hotel is close to Magnificent Mile shopping and the River North gallery district.

CITY: Chicago

Allerton Crowne Plaza Hotel

Historic landmark building on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Minutes from the city's most famous shopping and dining. We offer experienced staff to cater to your highest expectations.

CITY: Chicago

The Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel

Located near O’Hare Airport, the Renaissance offers roomy suites with bedroom and living areas. The hotel also features an indoor pool and fitness center. Roll the dice at the new Rivers Casino nearby.

CITY: Chicago

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

Dinner comes with a side of entertaining female impersonators at this raucous restaurant, located in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Sample one of more than 70 different martinis, including the famous Kit Kat.

CITY: Chicago

Emerald City Lounge

The Emerald City Lounge is a clean, contemporary Martini Bar welcoming diverse communities to the venue. A place where family and friends of all communities can feel welcomed and at home!

CITY: Champaign

Hotel Palomar Chicago

Opened in 2010, this River North hotel offers spacious guest rooms and suites that are pet-friendly (no fees or size restrictions). Check out the indoor pool, seasonal rooftop sundeck and the hotel’s Sable Kitchen & Bar, serving New American cuisine.

CITY: Chicago

Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Boutique Hotel

This whimsical boutique hotel is located in the Loop Theater District (the Cadillac Palace Theatre is right next door) and close to State Street shopping, Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago. The adjacent 312 Chicago offers creative Italian cuisine.

CITY: Chicago

Forest View Lounge

This neighborhood lesbian bar, with a relaxing North Woods tavern vibe, is a great place to catch the latest game, play pool or enjoy the outdoor beer garden. The grill menu includes the popular Large Marge Volcano Burger, oozing with cheese.

CITY: Forest View

Andersonville Guesthouse

Andersonville Guesthouse offers spacious, affordably luxurious, and fully furnished 2 bed / 2 bath and 3 bed / 2 bath vacation rental condominiums. Located on the southern end of Andersonville, one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods, the Guesthouse is very close to Wrigley Field, as well as public transportation for convenient access to downtown Chicago and tourist attractions. The affordable luxury of our Guesthouse and our unique location provide the perfect rental accommodation for travelers who want the comforts and independence of their own home while enjoying all that Chicago and its local culture has to offer.

CITY: Chicago

Brierwreath Manor Bed & Breakfast

Elegant Queen Anne with wraparound porch located one block from Main Street. Antique furnishings, queen and twin beds, hot/cold drink buffet and homemade chocolate chip cookies for your comfort.

CITY: Galena

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Naperville

143 tasteful guest rooms situated in Naperville's high tech corridor, offering comfort and convenience. Meeting space available. Full service restaurant, lounge, and room service.

CITY: Naperville

Collaboraction

Collaboraction creates original works of theatre that emphasize high production values, push boundaries, and highlight issues that are socially relevant to a diverse community of Chicagoans.

CITY: Chicago

Swissotel Chicago

Swissotel Chicago offers 632 luxuriously oversized rooms and suites. The all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan has wrap around views from Navy Pier to Grant Park.

CITY: Chicago

The Blackstone - A Renaissance Hotel

Among downtown Chicago hotels, the Renaissance Blackstone stands out as one of the finest, most elegant historic hotels. Near Grant Park and a mere 3 blocks from Michigan Lake, our distinguished guests find themselves in the most convenient location for visiting Chicago's celebrated sights. The Chicago Institute of Art, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the Field Museum are all within minutes of our Chicago hotel. 332 rooms. 12 suites. 10 meeting rooms. One restaurant. Exercise facilities. Business center. Room service.

CITY: Chicago

Red Roof Inn Naperville

119 renovated-room hotel, turn down service, 6 blends of different coffee, pet friendly, handicap accessible rooms. Close to restaurants, shopping and businesses. Conveniently located off I-88 Tollway.

CITY: Naperville

Marty's Martini Bar

Tucked away, just off of Andersonville's main drag, is Marty's Martini Bar. Fantastic service and delicious cocktails make this cozy locale a favorite of the Andersonville neighborhood. During the summer, outdoor seating is available in a picture-perfect patio.

CITY: Chicago

Willows Hotel, The - Neighborhood Inns of Chicago

This boutique hotel is located in a historic landmark decorated with nineteenth-century French reproduction furnishings. Willows Hotel is close to Boystown bars and restaurants, as well as Lakeview and Lincoln Park shops.

CITY: Chicago

Scarlet

This beautiful bar is decked out with stained glass windows, antique furniture and cozy banquettes. The Sunday Liquid Brunch (with $12 bottles of champagne) starts at a reasonable 2pm.

CITY: Chicago

The Artistic Home Theatre

The Artistic Home creates theatre and film that explores and celebrates the truth within us. Through extraordinary acting, we seek to ignite an audience’s imagination, to reach deep into the primal to send tremors through the intellect, to give birth to unforgettable moments by working in an intimate space, to touch audiences who are increasingly distanced from human contact. We readdress the classics and explore new works with passion. We give artists a home where they can shape, develop and strengthen their artistic voice.

CITY: Chicago

Bernadine's Stillman Inn

Winner of 'Best Breakfast' and 'Best Innkeeper' awards! This 1858 mansion across from Grant's home, is a short walk to town. Bottomless chocolate chip cookies, ice cream bars, popcorn and dessert. Our B&B is the perfect place for weddings or private parties.

CITY: Galena

SPIN Nightclub

This huge club features two dance floors, four bars, several spacious lounges, drag queen hosts and music spun by live DJs. Regular live events include singers (complete with go-go boy dancers) and special theme nights.

CITY: Chicago

The Call Bar

This dance bar, located in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, plays music that ranges from retro to pop and show tunes. Themed video nights include Britney Spears videos all evening long on the last Friday of the month.

CITY: Chicago

Irene’s Cabaret

Open since 1976, Irene’s features dancing to live DJs, drag shows and live entertainment.

CITY: Quincy

Amalfi Hotel Chicago

A luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Chicago’s River North district, the Amalfi Hotel Chicago offers the ultimate in modern style and hospitality. Boasting a central location near Michigan Avenue and the Loop, the Amalfi is a distinguished downtown escape for both business and leisure travelers. Discover the perfect blend of elegant design, luxury amenities and attentive service at a hotel designed around the guest experience. 215 rooms. 5 suites. 197 nonsmoking rooms.

CITY: Chicago

About Face Theatre

For the past 15 years, this innovative theater has presented original plays that challenge audiences and seek to advance the national dialogue on gender and sexual identity.

CITY: Chicago