2021 CHICAGO VISITORS GUIDE David Whitaker President & CEO Rita Chen Vice President, Marketing WELCOME TO CHICAGO WELCOME HOME On behalf of all of us in the hospitality industry — welcome to Chicago. Needless to say, this past year has been difficult for all of us and for you. When the time is right, we look forward to inviting you back and sharing everything our city has to offer. While much has changed, some things have remained the same — the resilient spirit, welcoming locals, and endless experiences that you can only find in Chicago. As Chicago’s official destination marketing organization, Choose Chicago has created this guide to provide you with the information and inspiration you need to plan your next Chicago experience. You’ll also find details on more than 1,500 Choose Chicago partners, representing the city’s best accommodations, tours and attractions, dining, theatre, music, arts and culture, shopping, entertainment, sports, and event venues. We would also like to invite you to visit choosechicago.com to explore our city, find things to do, and learn about our 77 unique neighborhoods. Whatever you like to do, you’ll feel right at home doing it here. Maybe that’s why Chicago is the city that feels like home. We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago. Jordan Engerman Director, Partnerships PUBLISHED BY: Miles Partnership National Sales: 407-413-4171 Corporate Office: 800-303-9328 milespartnership.com PUBLICATION TEAM Senior Vice President : Ryan Thompson Content Director : Margaret Doyle Art Director : Kelly Ruhland Graphic Designer : Hailey Nicol Account Director : Ileana Frascone Advertising Production Manager : Jose Martinez Writers : Kelly Aiglon, Alma Bahman, Amy Bizzarri, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Amber Gibson, Hayley Grgurich, Allana Mortell, Lisa Shames SALES Vice President, Sales : Randi Rogers Account Executive : Sebrina Williams LEADERSHIP CEO/President : David Burgess Chief Financial Officer : Dianne Gates LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS KELLY AIGLON Kelly Aiglon writes about regional travel for AAA Living and Midwest Living , and is a longtime hospitality creative marketing consultant. ALMA BAHMAN Alma Bahman is a Chicago-based writer and editor who tells thought-provoking and engaging stories about urban living, food, travel, and more. AMY BIZZARRI Amy Bizzarri regularly contributes to travel magazines and websites, and authored the book 111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss . ROSALIND CUMMINGS-YEATES Rosalind Cummings-Yeates covers travel, culture, and the arts, and authored the book Exploring Chicago Blues . Follow her on Twitter @farsightedgirl. AMBER GIBSON Amber Gibson writes for Travel + Leisure , Saveur , Four Seasons Magazine , and National Geographic Traveler . Follow her adventures on Instagram @amberyv. HAYLEY GRGURICH Hayley Grgurich is a writer specializing in travel and comedy. Her work regularly appears in the Chicago Like a Local blog. ALLANA MORTELL Allana Mortell writes about food and travel for Edible Vineyard , as well as the Chicago Like a Local and allanabytes blogs. LISA SHAMES Lisa Shames is a Chicago-based food and lifestyle writer who contributes to Sophisticated Living and So Good magazines. Follow her on Instagram @lisashames. Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Choose Chicago members as of January 2021. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. ©2021 by Choose Chicago. No portion of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Choose Chicago. Choose Chicago and Miles Partnership make no endorsement, representation, or warranty regarding any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies and Choose Chicago and Miles Partnership shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission, or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. 2 choosechicago.com CITY OF CHICAGO
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