Chose the right hotel. Typically a staycation is a stay-at-home experience. Kick it up a notch by selecting a local and affordable hotel that offers the perfect balance of play and relaxation. Chicago’s Hyatt Centric Hotel will put readers in the middle of all the action The Loop has to offer including Macy’s Holiday exhibit, ice skating at Millennium Park and a short train ride to the Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier. The hotel also gives you access to fine art by renowned Chicago artist Francine Turk and culinary masterpieces by James Beard award-winning Master Chef Roland Liccioni.

Plan activities for the whole family. The success of a staycation comes down to the activities you plan. The Loop offers Chicagoans fine dining, family-fun activities and award winning shows at the theatre district.

Christkindlmarket through December 24th

Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights at Museum of Science and Industry through January 3rd

CTA Holiday Train through December

Macy’s Holiday Window Exhibit Nov. – Jan. 2016

Chicago Trolley Holiday Lights Tour Nov. 27-29

Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier Dec. 4 – Jan. 10

In case you forget! From hair tools, selfie sticks, cocktail kits and a 24/7 fitness center – The Hyatt Centric can loan guests almost anything they need.