2024-01-05 17:12:40
As the President and CEO of Choose Chicago, it is my pleasure to introduce the 2024 Chicago Visitors Guide and to welcome you to our beautiful and dynamic city. In Chicago, we pride ourselves on our creativity, resilience, and welcoming spirit. Here, you can experience outdoor adventures along our 26 miles of lakefront, our scenic Riverwalk, or in our many beautiful parks throughout the city. You can discover the stunning beauty of our world-renowned architecture, or you can embark on a culinary tour of the globe by dining at restaurants across our 77 wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. You can enjoy cultural experiences like theatre, dance, live music, and festivals, or visit some of our more than 60 museums. You can plan a stay at world-class hotels with outstanding amenities or find a quiet neighborhood to make your home base as you explore at your own pace. Most importantly, when you come to Chicago you should feel at home. We are proud of the accessibility of our city, of our inclusivity, and of our ability to make visitors feel welcomed. These attributes are why we were named Best Big City in the U.S. by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for an unprecedented seventh year in a row in 2023! We are also proud of the history and legacy of our city, of the role we have played as the regional economic engine of the Midwest for nearly two centuries, and of the incredible institutions that choose to make Chicago their home. But most of all, Chicagoans have pride in one another. Ours is a city for dreamers, innovators, and adventurers in search of a place that exceeds their imagination. It is a city not easily described, but better experienced. On behalf of the entire hospitality and tourism industry, welcome to Chicago! Sincerely, Lynn Osmond President & CEO Choose Chicago
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