The Drake Hotel, Chicago This upscale hotel opened in 1920 and overlooks Lake Michigan on the
Magnificent Mile in Chicago. It is haunted by the Lady in Red. She had been
a guest at a dance held in the ballroom. After the dance she went up to
the roof and jumped, and is now said to haunt the tenth floor. A staff
member stated that people often ask what's up with the ballroom, because they
get a creepy and uncomfortable feeling in there. There are 537 rooms,
starting at $229 a night, and 3 restaurants on site. Located at 140 East
Walton Place, Chicago, phone: 800-55DRAKE or locally, 312-787-2200.
the Drake Hotel
The Red Lion Pub, Chicago
Located on the North side of
Chicago, this English style pub is across the street from the theater where Hon
Dillinger was ambushed by federal agents and killed. In 1984 it was opened
as a pub after being apartments. Said to be haunted by several ghosts, one is
the spirit of a young woman who signals her presence with a strong scent of
lavender. An apparition of a man wearing cowboy clothes has been seen
walking along the main bar. Other sightings include a blonde man, and a
man with a beard in a black cowboy hat. The Red Lion Pub is at 2446 N.
Lincoln Drive, Chicago.
Red Lion Pub