✨ Jingle & Mingle Redux: Chicago Holiday Hotel Lobby Tour ❄️

🎄✨ Jingle & Mingle Redux: Chicago Holiday Hotel Lobby Tour ❄️🏨
🌆 A Festive Guided Stroll Through Chicago’s Most Beautiful Holiday Lobbies ✨
Back by popular demand — our sparkling Holiday Hotel Lobby Tour returns for a second round of festive magic! 🌟✨
If you missed the first one this past week (or just want more holiday cheer!), join us as we wander through Chicago’s most beautifully decorated hotel lobbies — twinkling trees, glittering ornaments, towering wreaths, elegant floral displays, and all the cozy, glamorous holiday ambiance you can imagine. 🎄📸
Wear something warm, festive, and comfy for our leisurely downtown stroll. 🎁✨
This is one of my most popular annual traditions — a guided holiday adventure full of Chicago history, architecture, décor, and those iconic seasonal displays that make this time of year unforgettable.
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🕰️ Schedule, Meeting Info & Cost
📅 Sunday, December 7th, 2025
🕚 10:30 AM – 1:50 PM
📍 Start: Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker – 163 E Walton St
🏁 End: Palmer House Hotel – 17 E Monroe St
🚶‍♀️ Distance: ~2.5 miles | Easy pace | Indoor + outdoor | Rain or shine
💥 To join this engaging experience, purchase a ticket on Eventbrite or pay in person⚠️
⚠️ Important: We begin at the Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker and officially end at the Palmer House. This walk does NOT end where we start — please plan your transportation accordingly.

Prefer to Pay In Person? Don’t want to deal with credit cards or online payments? No problem! If you’d rather pay in cash on the day of the tour, just contact me in advance to reserve your spot: 📱Call or Text: 312-835-4259

This walk is longer than my usual tours because we stop inside many hotels, enjoy festive cocktails, warm up between lobbies, take group photos, and soak up as much décor as possible! 🎄✨
📸 Not a dedicated photo walk — but trust us, you’ll absolutely want your camera!
🎤 Led by your passionate, ever-curious guide — this festive experience is perfect for longtime locals, out-of-town guests, architecture lovers, history buffs, holiday décor fanatics, photography lovers, and anyone who enjoys exploring the city’s holiday sparkle.
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🌟 Route & Highlights
(Stops Subject to change based on group size or timing)
1.🏨 Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker – Classic 1920s elegance with a beautifully decorated lobby tree and vintage holiday charm. 🎄
2.🏰 The Drake – Historic holiday magic with garlands, a grand Palm Court tree, and a vintage Chicago feel. 🍬🎄
3.🛍️ 900 N Michigan Ave Shops – Home to one of Chicago’s largest indoor Christmas trees—multi-story, glittering, and iconic.
4.🌟 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago – Lavish lobby tree, gourmet holiday dining, and gingerbread workshops. 🎄
5.⛸️ The Peninsula Chicago – Winter dreamscape with the Sky Rink rooftop, luxury décor, and Holiday Afternoon Tea. ❄️🎄
6.🏨 InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile – Grand holiday lobby décor, Nutcracker touches, twinkling lights, and festive floral displays. ✨
7.🎅 The Langham Chicago – Shimmering gold-and-silver décor, elegant lobby tree, festive tea service & Santa nook. 🎄🎁
8.🌊 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel – Modern, bright holiday installations and stylish seasonal décor. 🍸🎄
9.⛷️ Fairmont Chicago – Chic winter-lodge vibes, glowing lobby tree, and proximity to Millennium Park’s city holiday displays. ❄️🎿
10.🏛️ Chicago Cultural Center – Two Tiffany stained-glass domes, shimmering holiday décor, & a beautiful lobby Christmas tree. 💎🎄
11.🏙️ Cloud Gate / Millennium Park – Home to Chicago’s official Christmas tree, surrounded by holiday lights & skyline views. 🎄✨
12.🏨 Palmer House Hotel – Classic Chicago grandeur with a towering lobby tree, opulent ceilings, and holiday cocktails. 🍸
End time: approx. 1:50 PM at the Palmer House
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🎉 What to Expect
✔️ Beautiful holiday décor — classic, modern, and everything in between
✔️ Amazing photo opportunities
✔️ Warm lobbies to step inside and enjoy
✔️ Relaxed social outing perfect for mingling
✔️ Fun holiday memories with friendly Meetup groups

This event is great for newcomers and longtime regulars alike!
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🚶‍♀️ Route Info

• Slow-paced walk with plenty of stops
• Distance: ~2.5 miles
• Indoor & outdoor at various hotels
• Dress in warm layers and comfortable walking shoes

🎒 Bring:
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
💧 Water bottle
🌦️ Weather-ready gear
💵 $20 tour fee

🎄 Holiday Magic on the Magnificent Mile ✨ North Michigan Avenue: Chicago’s Grand Hotels & Shopping Destination
North Michigan Avenue — the world-famous Magnificent Mile — has been Chicago’s luxury corridor for more than a century. Lined with grand hotels like The Drake, The Peninsula, The Langham, InterContinental, and Palmer House, this iconic stretch has long attracted socialites, celebrities, and travelers seeking elegance.
Between these historic hotels, you’ll find world-class shopping, glamorous restaurants, and some of the most beautiful architecture in the city. During the holiday season, the avenue transforms into a glittering winter escape — lobby trees, twinkling lights, shimmering installations, and classic Chicago holiday cheer at every stop.
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🎁 Christmas on North Michigan Avenue — A Beloved Chicago Tradition
Since the 1920s, North Michigan Avenue has been the heart of Chicago’s holiday celebrations. Grand hotels competed to outdo one another with lavish trees, sparkling garlands, festive window displays, and elaborate seasonal scenes. Department stores soon joined in, turning the area into Chicago’s premier holiday shopping corridor.
Families from across the city flocked to the Magnificent Mile to see the animated windows, gather around towering lobby trees, and stroll through festive displays — a tradition that continues today.
The Magnificent Mile remains synonymous with holiday glamour, seasonal magic, and unforgettable décor, making it a must-visit destination this time of year.
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🚇 Getting There
Public transit highly recommended.
CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

🚗 Parking
Limited and can be expensive.
SpotHero / ParkWhiz recommended.
Side streets vary — check signage carefully.
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📝 RSVP & No-Show Policy
✔️ Please keep your RSVP updated
✔️ Cancel if you can’t attend
❌ Repeat no-shows may be removed from future events
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🎄✨ Join us for a heartwarming, glittering, joy-filled holiday stroll through Chicago’s most magical lobbies — complete with stories, architecture, seasonal cheer, and tons of festive fun!

📍 How to Find Us – Ticketed Event Meet inside of Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago 163 E Walton St - look for the large group gathered. We are hard to miss!

🛑 Note: The walk ends about 1.5 blocks from the starting point, so plan your parking or transit accordingly.

📞 Lost or running late? Call or text me at (312) 835-4259.

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