meetinchicago.com THINGS TO DO KEY j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned CITY CRUISES ANCHORED BY HORNBLOWER cityexperiences.com/chicago/ city-cruises Streeterville | 888-957-2634 Stunning skyline views, a delicious plated menu, drinks, and entertainment — all aboard Odyssey. Accommodates up to 700. All-inclusive packages available. 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. Complete with live narration. k SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING COMPANY shorelinesightseeing.com Streeterville | 312-222-9328 Guided Architecture River Tours, Skyline Lake Tours, and Firework Cruises. April through November. Group rates. Schedule on website. WENDELLA TOURS & CRUISES wendellaboats.com Magnificent Mile | 312-337-1446 Chicago’s Original Architecture Tour. All Wendella tours feature live narration highlighting Chicago’s rich history and world-class architecture. FOX IN A BOX – CHICAGO foxinaboxchicago.com South Loop | 312-878-7899 | The only activity with a 5.0 rating on Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook. Try Chicago’s best escape room with your friends and family! GO CHICAGO gocity.com/chicago/en-us Online only | 866-628-9031 | Go Chicago is the only all-inclusive attraction pass with over 25+ top choices. All the museums, boat tours, bus tours, towers, and walking and bike tours! MILLENNIUM PARK millenniumpark.org Loop | 312-744-1168 | Award-winning center for art, music, architecture, and landscape design features the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Cloud Gate sculpture. MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS chicago.museumofillusions.us Loop | 312-722-6780 | Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions! Guests will enjoy more than 80 exhibits that are designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. NAVY PIER navypier.org Streeterville | 312-595-5300 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. POETRY FOUNDATION poetryfoundation.org River North | 312-790-7070 The Poetry Foundation is an independent literary organization dedicated to poetry, offering free events, a library, and a gallery open to all. SKYDECK CHICAGO theskydeck.com Loop | 312-875-9696 | Experience The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago while enjoying 360-degree views spanning four states and 50 miles from 1,353 feet up in the air. The glass ledges look straight down. SLOOMOO INSTITUTE sloomooinstitute.com River North | Sloomoo Institute is an interactive, immersive experience based on joy through sensory play — think never-ending, handmade scented slime. 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. UPTOWN USPS POST OFFICE W.P.A. MURALS exploreuptown.org/our-programs/community/public-art Uptown | 773-561-1720 | Uptown United facilitates public art projects that enliven our streetscape. Explore over 80 works of public art around Uptown’s inclusive community. Beaches/Gardens/Parks THE 606 the606.org Bucktown/Wicker Park | Run, walk, or bike along this 2.7-mile elevated trail and park system, a former rail line set above city streets that spans four Chicago neighborhoods. TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Amusement/Water Parks NAVY PIER navypier.org Streeterville | 312-595-5300 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. BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN chicagoparkdistrict.com/ parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain Loop | 312-742-4847 | This popular landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light, and water show that runs from dusk until 11 p.m., May through the end of fall. CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN & WATER ARC mwrd.org Streeterville | 312-751-6633 | Open 10 a.m. through midnight, from May 1 to October 1. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN chicagobotanic.org North Suburbs | 847-835-8370 Explore 27 gardens and four natural areas, crossing bridges to nine islands to take in views of six miles of shoreline and 385 acres of beauty. CHICAGO RIVERWALK chicagoriverwalk.us Loop | Waterfront park space on the Chicago River (along Wacker Drive leading to Lake Michigan), the scenic promenade has dining, boat rentals, and seating. CHICAGO’S LAKEFRONT TRAIL Loop | Beautiful skyline views (plus beaches, parks, and harbors) stretch along this 18-mile recreational bike/running path on the Lake Michigan shoreline. GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY garfieldconservatory.org Garfield Park | 312-746-5100 Historic landscape under glass, the conservatory spans 12 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. Ideal for creative weddings, reunions, and meetings. HUMBOLDT PARK chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/humboldt-alexander-von-park Humboldt Park | 312-742-7549 Humboldt Park totals 197 acres and is home to an inland beach, historic lagoons, a boat house, and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORY chicagoparkdistrict.com Lincoln Park | 312-742-7736 Peaceful and enchanting gardens in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to the zoo. Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Free admission. MAGGIE DALEY PARK maggiedaleypark.com Loop | 312-742-3918 | Located next to Millennium Park, this modern urban playground for all ages has a unique Skating Ribbon, rock climbing walls, and a three-acre Play Garden. Architectural/ Cultural Tours CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | Over 85 architecture tours offered, including the CAFC River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. Free exhibitions and programs all year. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Loop | Gaze at the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome and beautifully ornate multicolored mosaics, marble, and molding during guided architectural tours. CHICAGO GREETER chicagogreeter.com Loop | 312-945-4231 | Local Greeter volunteers impart their love of Chicago to visitors on free guided walking tours. Visit the website for more details. 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. 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 and featuring 360-degree views of 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 Loop | 208-787-4300 , 888-330-5008 | Save 48% or more on admission to Chicago’s top attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, with CityPASS tickets. Buy at citypass.com. THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER dusablemuseum.org Hyde Park | 773-947-0600 The DuSable shares a unique cultural environment of African American history through thought-provoking exhibits, programs, and celebrations. j 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! Book now at theescapegame.com/chicago.
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