VERTIPORT CHICAGO vertiportviptours.com Little Italy/University Village 312-995-6100 , 877-902-9292 Kiss the sky and skim the beautiful skyline of Chicago’s iconic landmarks from a private or shared tour helicopter. Operated by Vertiport Chicago VIP. 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. CHICAGO CITYPASS citypass.com/chicago Online only | 208-787-4300 , 888-330-5008 | Save 50% or more on premium admission to the city’s top five attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium. Buy online or at CityPASS attractions. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER chicagoculturalcenter.org, cityofchicago.org/dcase Loop | 312-744-3316 | Daily programs 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. 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 memorabilia and engages visitors to test their athletic prowess against Chicago legends. CITY GALLERY AT THE HISTORIC WATER TOWER chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/city_gallery_in_ thehistoricwatertower.html Magnificent Mile | Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, the City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by local photographers. CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUM clarkehousemuseum.org South Loop | 312-744-3316 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. 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. FIELD MUSEUM fieldmuseum.org South Loop | 312-922-9410 | See the world’s wonders at the Field Museum. Discover Sue the T. rex , examine precious gems, and explore an ancient tomb. 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. ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER ilholocaustmuseum.org North Suburbs | 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 historic 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 | 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 Located just one block from Michigan Avenue, the Museum of Contemporary Art offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY msichicago.org Hyde Park | 773-684-1414 Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is the largest science museum in the country. Experience 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. THE 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. THINGS TO DO Department Stores BLOOMINGDALE’S bloomingdales.com Magnificent Mile | 312-440-4596 The Chicago flagship store features six levels of shopping that includes men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, cosmetics, and a restaurant. FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO fashionoutletsofchicago.com Northwest Suburbs 847-928-7500 | Fashion Outlets Chicago is the only two-level indoor outlet shopping experience in the Midwest, featuring more than 130 designer outlets offering up to 75% off. MACY’S STATE STREET visitmacyschicago.com Loop | 312-781-1000 | See what’s in store at both Macy’s Chicago stores — Macy’s State Street and Macy’s Water Tower Place. Visitors Saving Pass available for groups. 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. Zoos BROOKFIELD ZOO/CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY czs.org Southwest Suburbs 708-688-8000 | Host your next meeting, party, or event at Brookfield Zoo and we’ll create a wild experience for guests of any age. LINCOLN PARK ZOO lpzoo.org Lincoln Park | 312-742-2000 See lions, meerkats, and majestic gorillas just minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open, and amazing every day of the year. Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions ADLER PLANETARIUM adlerplanetarium.org South Loop | 312-922-7827 | The Adler offers interactive exhibits, sky shows, education programs, world-class collections, and more. Visit our website for more information. AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM americanwritersmuseum.org Loop | 312-374-8790 | This modern museum is an interactive playground for visitors of all ages who want to learn more about their favorite writers and discover new ones. 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. 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 offered at noon on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | The Chicago Architecture Center boasts breathtaking exhibits that give an inside look at our magnificent city and architecture from around the world. Gourmet Food & Wine BASKETWORKS, INC. 79gifts.com Online only | 847-559-9379 , 888-794-4387 | Custom gifts and gift baskets for all occasions, with handwritten cards and hand-tied bows. Imprinted ribbon with your corporate or event logos and colors. 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 Dufry represents Emporio Armani, Luxury Watches, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michael Kors, Hudson News, I Love Chicago, XpresSpa, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Brookstone, and Swatch. 127
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