jjshoe43@hotmail.com Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 looking for info on staying overnight with my troop in chicago on march 22. a ymca, a church gym, any suggestions. approximately 16 participants. please respond here or e-mail me at jjshoe43@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob White Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 Chicago is an awfully big place. Could you be more specific about what part of town your activity will be in so we might help you better? Bob W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjshoe43@hotmail.com Posted February 23, 2003 Author Share Posted February 23, 2003 we will be returning to the science and industry, ahe planitarium and are looking to ride the subway or el train. so we would like to stay near the lakeshore area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acco40 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Our troop went to Chicago last year and stayed at the Quality Inn. It gets tricky staying at a Hotel because you can't have adults/youth share a room (unless family) and most Hotels don't want minors to share a room with no adult supervision. We had the majority stay with a family (parent) memeber but we did have our four most senior boys share a room. Although not cheap, considering it was in the prime of downtown Chicago, the $80/night or so cost was a bargain. Mass transit is great in Chicago so the bus, subway, and elevated train can get you almost anywhere. The kids enjoyed it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 We went to Chicago last year and stayed at a hostel that was walking distance to Shedd Aquarium and the museum of Science. I don't recall the cost but it was inexpensive and dormitory style which was perfect for our group. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjshoe43@hotmail.com Posted February 25, 2003 Author Share Posted February 25, 2003 thanks for the thoughts thus far, benny having never been associated with hostels before, the idea sounds just like what we're looking for. any ideas on how to get information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Try the following: HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL - CHICAGO The J. Ira & Nicki Harris Family Hostel 24 East Congress Parkway Chicago, Illinois 60605 Phone: 1-312-360-0300 Fax: 1-312-360-0313 http://www.hichicago.org/groups.htm Great location not far from the lake. We were able to walk to all of our activities and the El is right next to hostel (unfortunately that means you get to listen to it as well but it's not that bad.) Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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