THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO Amusement/Water Parks THE ESCAPE GAME CHICAGO theescapegame.com/chicago River North | 312-453-7753 Visit Chicago’s #1 escape room and immersive experience and become the hero of your very own 60-minute adventure. These games are epic for everyone. LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER legolanddiscoverycenter.com Northwest Suburbs 847-592-9700 | Enjoy 30,000 square feet of LEGO-themed excitement, including two rides, a 4D cinema, LEGO exhibits, tours, workshops, build areas, a cafe, retail shop, and more. NAVY PIER navypier.org Streeterville | 312-595-5300 This unique mixed-use venue is a great choice for social events, corporate meetings, and mid-size trade shows. Host special events for up to 15,000 guests. CHICAGO GREETER chicagogreeter.com Loop | 312-945-4231 | Local Greeter volunteers impart their love of Chicago to visitors on free guided walking tours. Visit our website for more details. CHICAGO HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE chetours.com Bridgeport | 855-414-8687 This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes you on an epic 24-mile journey to capture the unparalleled views above Chicago’s amazing cityscape. CHICAGO LINE CRUISES chicagoline.com Streeterville | 312-527-2002 Tour Chicago’s renowned architecture aboard one of three vessels traversing the Chicago River, or experience Chicago’s history on a lake or river cruise. THE CHICAGO TOUR COMPANY chicagotourco.com Online only | 773-930-3710 Whether you’re looking for a general overview of the Windy City or a more focused themed itinerary, we can create the perfect Chicago tour for you. CHICAGO’S FIRST LADY CRUISES cruisechicago.com Loop | 847-358-1330 | Cruise aboard Chicago’s finest fleet. Choose the Official Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise by day or a customized private party by night. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO flwright.org West Suburbs | 312-994-4000 This complex served as Wright’s private residence, studio, and architectural laboratory during the first 20 years of his career, from 1889 to 1909. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S ROBIE HOUSE flwright.org Hyde Park | 312-994-4000 | One of Wright’s greatest buildings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided interior tours and neighborhood walking tours offered Thurs–Mon, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. L STOP TOURS lstoptours.com Online only | 312-532-7124 Explore the history, food, and culture of Chicago’s unique neighborhoods via the elevated train system (the ‘L’) and guided walking tours. MACY’S STATE STREET visitmacyschicago.com Loop | 312-781-1000 | Tour highlights include the Tiffany ceiling, great granite pillars, and the Walnut Room. We also offer experiential private group programs. MERCURY, CHICAGO’S SKYLINE CRUISELINE mercurycruises.com Loop | 312-332-1353 | Don’t miss Mercury’s Urban Adventure Cruise, a complete city tour of Chicago’s river and Lake Michigan downtown harbor, with live narration. MY KIND OF TOWN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT, INC. mykindoftown.net Online only | 312-955-0531 More than 35 years of custom leisure, incentive, and student group travel. From half-day highlights to multi-day tours, with the city’s best guides, hotels, tickets, and buses. SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING COMPANY shorelinesightseeing.com Streeterville | 312-222-9328 Shoreline’s guided Architecture River Tour was named TripAdvisor’s #1 most booked tour in the U.S. for 2019. Docks are located at Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue. Mar–Nov. WENDELLA TOURS & CRUISES wendellaboats.com Magnificent Mile | 312-337-1446 Chicago’s Original Architecture Tour. All Wendella tours feature a live narration highlighting Chicago’s rich history and world-class architecture. DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY dusablemuseum.org Hyde Park | 773-947-0600 DuSable Museum shares a unique cultural environment of African-American history through thought-provoking exhibits, programs, and celebrations. THE ESCAPE GAME theescapegame.com/chicago River North | 42 E. Ontario St., 60611 | 312-453-7753 Fun, unique, and immersive, The Escape Game is perfect for a fun activity or for next-level team building! Work with a dedicated reservation specialist to make booking your 60-minute adventure stress-free. FOX IN A BOX – CHICAGO foxinaboxchicago.com South Loop | 312-878-7899 Escape from prison, rob a bank, or save the world at Chicago’s premier escape. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO flwright.org West Suburbs | 312-994-4000 This complex served as Wright’s private residence, studio, and architectural laboratory during the first 20 years of his career, from 1889 to 1909. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S ROBIE HOUSE flwright.org Hyde Park | 312-994-4000 | One of Wright’s greatest buildings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided interior tours and neighborhood walking tours offered Thurs–Mon, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. GLESSNER HOUSE MUSEUM glessnerhouse.org South Loop | 312-326-1480 H.H. Richardson-designed architectural treasure. Guided tours Wed –Sun at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. $15/adult, $12/senior, $8/child. GO CHICAGO smartdestinations.com/chicago-attractions-and-tours Online only | 866-628-9031 Go Chicago: Only all-inclusive attraction pass with over 25+ top choices. All the museums, boat tours, bus tour, towers, walking tours, and bike! ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER ilholocaustmuseum.org North Suburbs | 847-967-4800 The third-largest Holocaust museum in the world. Architectural/ Cultural Tours ABSOLUTELY CHICAGO SEGWAY TOURS chicagosegways.com Loop | 312-552-5100 | Make your client’s next event memorable, informative, and exciting on a Segway tour. We specialize in group tours, spousal events, and team building. Attractions 360 CHICAGO OBSERVATION DECK 360chicago.com Magnificent Mile | 888-875-8439 Turn your event into a landmark occasion at 360 CHICAGO. Located on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, featuring 360-degree views of Chicago. ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO artinstituteofchicago.org Loop | 312-443-3600 | Ranked among the world’s top museums by TripAdvisor travelers, the Art Institute is a must-see when visiting Chicago. BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Award-winning guided bicycle, walking, and food tours for a variety of interests/skill levels. Voted Chicago’s top-rated city tour. Bikes/helmets provided. CHICAGO CITYPASS citypass.com/chicago Online only | 208-787-4300 , 888-330-5008 | Save 50% or more on premium admission to Chicago’s top attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago. Learn more on our website. CHICAGO SPORTS MUSEUM chicagosportsmuseum.com Magnificent Mile | 312-202-0500 Interactive museum features a unique collection of sports memorabilia and engages visitors to test their athletic prowess against Chicago legends. CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org/venues Magnificent Mile 111 E. Wacker Dr., 60601 312-300-4088 | When you rent the CAC galleries, you’ll have private access to more than 8,000 square feet of vibrant, interactive galleries on two floors. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER chicagoculturalcenter.org, cityofchicago.org/dcase Loop | 312-744-3316 | Gaze at the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome and beautifully ornate multicolored mosaics, marble, and molding during guided architectural tours. CHICAGO DETOURS chicagodetours.com Online only | 312-350-1131 Fun and dynamic walking and bus tours of the blues, historic bars, the Pedway, and interior architecture. Discover stories and places locals don’t even know. 124 meetinchicago.com
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