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While the nights may be longer and the days chillier, there are certainly some treasured cold-weather traditions, like sipping hot chocolate with friends and family around a bright, crackling fire, that make winter the perfect season for creating some of our coziest memories. This year, with the Winter Olympics approaching, the coming months will bring another tradition cherished the world over: that of cheering on, celebrating, and marveling over the extraordinary feats of the world’s elite athletes, as they luge, curl, ski, and ice dance for glory. Even if you’re not ready to land a triple axel in competition yourself, living at the Lakeshore East apartments at Cascade puts you closeto two of the city’s most dynamic ice rinks, and less than an hour’s drive from a winter mecca for skiing and snowboarding, where there are ample opportunities to make the most of the season on the ice or on the slopes.

When the weather outside is frightful, nothing can lift your spirits and thaw out your toes like a cozy, crackling fire. This winter, during the coldest Chicago evenings, we suggest curling up and getting comfortable at one of our favorite restaurants and bars with their own fireplaces for patrons. Residents at Cascade’s Lakeshore East apartments are conveniently located near some of Chicago’s most beloved spots for dinner, drinks, and, of course, a roaring fire.

It’s the time of year when the bustle of holiday shopping, cooking, and celebrating can make downtime seem like the best present of all. Fortunately for residents of the Lakeshore East apartments at Cascade, 45,000 feet of amenities will help you recharge without having to leave the building. And with a number of dedicated spaces not only to relax but to give yourself a spa day or an enlivening workout, you’ll be ready to face 2022 with a healthy glow and a readiness to take advantage of all that these luxury apartments in Downtown Chicago have to offer.

Life at Cascade luxury apartments in Downtown Chicago offers an abundance of things to see and do. And during the holidays, a night out on the town provides excitement on a whole new level. You can fill your winter calendar with live performances, shopping, and events that combine the cheer of the season with the creative energy of the city.

The kitchens in the Lakeshore East apartments at Cascade, create the perfect workspace for everyone from the novice to the experienced Thanksgiving chef. The European Dara cabinetry presented by Snaidero Chicago, owes its elegance to the marriage of design and function. Featuring under-cabinet lighting, Bosch appliances including gas cooking, our kitchens are a premier prep space preparing for your special guests.

Pets—they're just like us! They require comfort, luxury, and amenities too. While our dogs and cats can't choose where they live, savvy pet owners know that the Lakeshore East apartments at Cascade are the ultimate spot in Downtown Chicago for them and their furry best friends.

With parties, parades, and pumpkin patches back on the menu, Halloween 2021 is set to be a scream. Residents of the Lakeshore East apartments at Cascade are close to everything they need to celebrate the spooky season - from costume balls to after-dark cruises to haunted houses.

Stunning views add an intangible — and unparalleled — sense of elegance and exclusivity to a residence. Located steps from Lake Michigan, the new luxury apartments at Cascade provide residents with spectacular waterfront vistas of the lake and the skyline of Downtown Chicago. The picturesque views aren’t the only amenities you will find at these Lakeshore East apartments. Designed by the celebrated bKL Architecture and developed by Lendlease and Magellan, this 37-story crystalline tower boasts an all-glass facade for jaw-dropping floor-to-ceiling views and offers amenity spaces that span over 45,000 square feet across three floors.

Appetite for art and culture? Residents of the luxury Lakeshore East apartments at Cascade need not worry as many museums and galleries are only minutes away. This proximity offers our residents and their guests exciting days out, the chance for some extracurricular learning, plus inspiration for your own Downtown Chicago home.

There are so many great ways to see Chicago. From the window of an "L" train, from the lofty heights of a skyscraper, or from the Chicago River weaving past many of the city's great landmarks. Lucky for residents of the luxury Lakeshore East apartments at Cascade, enjoying the sites of the city from the water is only a short walk away. What better way to remind yourself of what an awe-inspiring metropolis you live in?