LINCOLN PARK ZOO lpzoo.org Lincoln Park | 312-742-2000 See lions, meerkats and majestic gorillas just minutes from down-town Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open and amazing every day of the year. CHICAGO MARITIME MUSEUM chicagomaritimemuseum.org Bridgeport | 773-376-1982 | Walk through Chicago’s maritime history, including French fur trading, Great Lakes schooners, WWII on the lakefront and modern commercial freighters. CHICAGO SPORTS MUSEUM chicagosportsmuseum.com Magnificent Mile | 312-202-0500 Interactive museum features a unique collection of sports mem-orabilia, and engages visitors to test their athletic prowess against Chicago legends. CITY GALLERY AT THE HISTORIC WATER TOWER cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/city_gallery_in_ thehistoricwatertower.html Magnificent Mile | 312-742-0808 Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, the City Gallery features photo-graphs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUM clarkehousemuseum.org South Loop | 312-326-1480 Clarke House, an 1836 Greek Revival-style home, shows middle-class family life in Chicago during the city’s formative years before the Civil War. DRIEHAUS MUSEUM driehausmuseum.org River North | 312-482-8933 | The Richard H. Driehaus Museum explores the art, architecture and design of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with a focus on the Gilded Age. DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY dusablemuseum.org Hyde Park | 773-947-0600 Founded in 1961, the museum shares a unique cultural environment of African-American history through thought-provoking exhibits, programs and celebrations. THE FIELD MUSEUM fieldmuseum.org South Loop | 312-922-9410 Chicago’s most elegant and unique event space, The Field Museum can host groups of 10 to 10,000. Groups of 10-plus qualify for daytime group rates. GLESSNER HOUSE MUSEUM glessnerhouse.org South Loop | 312-326-1480 | H.H. Richardson designed this archi-tectural treasure. Guided tours Wed-Sun at 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm. $15/adult, $12/senior, $8/child. ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER ilholocaustmuseum.org North Suburbs/Skokie 847-967-4800 | The third-largest Holocaust museum in the world! INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SURGICAL SCIENCE imss.org Gold Coast | 312-642-6502 Located in one of the last histor-ic mansions on Lake Shore Drive, with four floors of exhibitions on the art, science and history of medicine. LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART lizzadromuseum.org West Suburbs/Elmhurst 630-833-1616 | Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing stone. The museum displays a large selection of Chinese jade and hard-stone carvings. MUSEUM OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS museum.tv River North | 312-245-8200 Currently featuring the official SNL exhibit, with more than 500 artifacts direct from the show! Our event space has been transformed into the famous Studio 8H. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART mcachicago.org Streeterville | 312-280-2660 MCA highlights today’s most innovative and exciting artists. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY msichicago.org Hyde Park | 773-684-1414 | The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere! More than 14 acres of hands-on interactive exhibits. PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM naturemuseum.org Lincoln Park | 773-755-5100 Celebrating 160 years as the gateway to nature and science. Get up-close to live animals and learn about our region’s ecology through unique exhibits. SHEDD AQUARIUM sheddaquarium.org South Loop | 312-939-2438 Tickets: adults, $39.95; children 3-11, $29.95. For discounts for groups and Chicago residents, call 312-692-3333. SMART MUSEUM OF ART, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO smartmuseum.uchicago.edu Hyde Park | 773-702-0200 As the museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart is home to thought-provoking exhibitions and an exquisite collection of art. Always free. SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM swedishamericanmuseum.org Andersonville | 773-728-8111 A nonprofit educational activity center for the celebration and interpretation of Swedish-American history and culture. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO visit.uchicago.edu Hyde Park | 773-702-8360 Discover unique museums, local bookstores, gothic chapels and architectural masterpieces by world-renowned architects such as Wright, Mies and Jahn. MACY’S ON STATE STREET visitmacyschicago.com Loop | 312-781-1000 | Macy’s invites you to stop by our store and receive your Visitor Savings Pass, good for 10% off thousands of items throughout the store! MACY’S WATER TOWER PLACE visitmacyschicago.com Magnificent Mile | 312-335-7700 The Magnificent Mile location offers eight floors of designer fashions, accessories, shoes, cosmetics and housewares. MUSEUMS Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions ADLER PLANETARIUM adlerplanetarium.org South Loop | 312-922-7827 The Adler offers interactive exhibits, sky shows, education programs, world-class collec-tions and more. Visit the website for more information. AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM americanwritersmuseum.org Loop | 312-374-8790 | This new cultural gem features innovative and dynamic state-of-the-art exhibitions. Named Illinois’ Best Attraction by USA Today . ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO artinstituteofchicago.org Loop | 312-443-3600 | Ranked among the world’s top museums by TripAdvisor travelers, the Art Institute offers the great-est collection of Impressionist paintings. CHARNLEY-PERSKY HOUSE charnleyhouse.org Gold Coast | 312-915-0105 Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan-and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gold Coast residence are held at noon on Wed and 10am on Sat. CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | Experience what U.S. News & World Report named the “#1 best thing to do in Chicago.” CHICAGO CITYPASS citypass.com/chicago Loop | 208-787-4300, 888-330-5008 | Provide your meeting attendees with 50% or more in savings at Chicago’s five top attractions, plus earn commission. Ask CityPASS about affiliate sales. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER chicagoculturalcenter.org, cityofchicago.org/dcase Loop | 312-744-3316 | Daily pro-grams and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing and visual arts, presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM chicagohistory.org Lincoln Park | 312-642-4600 The Chicago Room features Georgian-style architecture, views of Lincoln Park, state-of-the-art technology and an outdoor plaza. Four exclusive caterers. THINGS TO DO Gourmet Food & Wine EATALY eataly.com/chicago River North | 312-521-8700 | Shop Eataly’s two-story marketplace to discover hundreds of Italian, artisanal and local products spanning multiple departments. WESTFIELD CONCESSION MANAGEMENT chicagot5.com O’Hare | 773-462-7963 Shops include Dufry, Emporio Armani, Luxury Watches, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michael Kors, Hudson News, I Love Chicago, XpresSpa, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Brookstone and Swatch. Jewelry/Watches DAVID YURMAN davidyurman.com Magnificent Mile | 312-787-2500 David Yurman is recognized internationally as America’s foremost luxury jewelry brand, representing the diverse beauty that is both classic and modern. MARSHALL PIERCE & COMPANY marshallpierce.com Magnificent Mile | 312-642-4299 Located on the Magnificent Mile, Marshall Pierce & Co, a purveyor of fine jewelry & luxury timepiec-es, has proudly served Chicago since 1928. Outlet Stores/Malls/ Shopping Centers 900 NORTH MICHIGAN SHOPS shop900.com Magnificent Mile | 312-915-3916 Explore 70 Stores on seven levels. Visit shop900.com to request Exclusively 900 cards for groups, which feature dis-counts and a free gift with $100 purchase. BLOCK 37 block37.com Loop | 312-261-4738 | Urban lifestyle destination located in the heart of the Loop. Features world-class shopping, an array of restaurants and a dine-in movie theater. CHICAGO CHINATOWN chicagochinatown.org Chinatown | 312-326-5320 A popular destination with Chinese restaurants, gift shops and more. Offering a rich blend of heritage, culture, people, busi-nesses and activities. SHOPPING Department Stores BLOOMINGDALE’S bloomingdales.com Magnificent Mile | 312-440-4596 The Chicago flagship store fea-tures six levels of shopping that includes men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus shoes, cosmetics and a restaurant. 127
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