Explore Chicago's historic South Side neighborhoods! The Bronzeville Visitor Information Center (BVIC) is offering a Black History Month travel package with accommodations at the new South Loop Hotel. The weekend package includes the "O" Factor Tour and offers additional discounts for dining, entertainment, museums and attractions. Make it a long weekend, or extend your stay and enjoy the special $119.00 plus tax (double occupancy) room rate throughout the month of February.
Friday
Hotel Check-In (3:00 p.m.; pick-up welcome package)
Art Tours: Gallery Guichard, Steelife Gallery
Dinner: Blu 47
Saturday
The "O" Factor Tour
Chicago has things that make you go "Ohhh": Oprah, Obama, and the hopeful promise of the Olympics! Go shopping at the new Oprah Store, then travel through the historic Bronzeville and Hyde Park neighborhoods, where our 44th President, Barack Obama, put down his roots and got his political start. We'll also visit proposed sites for the 2016 Olympics, and other points of interest along the way. The 2.5 hour tour departs from 55 E. Monroe on Thursdays at 10 am or on Saturdays at 11 am. The cost: $50.00 per adult, $25.00 per child. Call Grayline Tours at: (312) 251-3100 www.Grayline.com to R.S.V.P , ask for tour # 21 or the Bronzeville tour.
Cocktails: M Lounge
Dinner: Exposure Lounge
Live Music: Velvet Lounge, The Checkerboard Lounge
Sunday
Hotel Checkout (noon)
Breakfast: Chicago's House of Chicken and Waffles, Negro League Café
Visit: DuSable Museum (free Sundays), Museum of Science and Industry (Black Creativity 2009: Green Revolution)
Architectural Tours: Praire Avenue Historic District, Mies Van der Rohe Historic District, Robie House, Swift Mansion
Options
• Chicago Auto Show (Feb. 12 thru 22)
• Chicago Restaurant Week (Feb. 20 thru 27
Discounts
• Shop Bronzeville Discount Coupons
• Enjoy Spa Service
Contact the BVIC for more information (773.373.2842).