CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS RESOURCES ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES DINING NIGHTLIFE CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Loop | 312-437-3463 | Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours and other unique and interactive dining experiences for corporate and private events. THINGS TO DO TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILTY KEY j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned 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. NORTHERLY ISLAND PARK chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/ northerly-island South Loop | 312-745-2910 | A 91-acre peninsula with skyline views, a summer music pavilion, and a year-round nature park with trails around a lagoon and native wildlife habitats. OSAKA GARDEN choosechicago.com/listing/ osaka-garden Hyde Park | 312-747-2474 | This authentic Japanese garden with a pavilion, moon bridge, Shinto gate, and traditional Japanese horticulture was a gift to Chicago from Japan. PING TOM MEMORIAL PARK chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/tom-ping-memorial-park Chinatown | 312-225-3121 Ping Tom Memorial Park’s 17-acre site is a beautiful rolling green space with impressive river views and Chinese landscape design elements. WASHINGTON PARK chicagoparkdistrict.com/ parks-facilities/washington-george-park Hyde Park | 773-256-1248 | A 372-acre park between Cottage Grove Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive, located at 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. on the South Side of Chicago. 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. CITY CRUISES ANCHORED BY HORNBLOWER cityexperiences.com/chicago/ city-cruises Streeterville | 888-957-2634 Stunning skyline views, delicious menus, and entertainment on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. 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, Firework Cruises, and special events! 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. 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. GHOST CITY TOURS ghostcitytours.com/chicago Online only | 855-999-9026 Ghost City Tours is proud to offer the best walking haunted experience in Chicago. If you’re a fan of the paranormal or ghosts, please join us. 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 ON LOCATION TOURS onlocationtours.com Online only | 212-683-2027 On Location Tours is one of the world’s largest TV and movie tour companies, and the only one operating in multiple cities. k SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING COMPANY shorelinesightseeing.com Streeterville | 312-222-9328 Guided Architecture River Tours, Skyline Lake Tours, Firework Cruises, special events, and Brew Cruises! April through November. Group rates. Schedule on website. URBAN TRANSFORMATION NETWORK AT METRO FARMS urbantransformationnetwork.org Humboldt Park | 773-677-6496 We encourage urban gardening while increasing diversity and raising awareness for conservation education and urban agriculture, with a tour of our aquaponic indoor farm. j 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. Historic Site/Architecture GLESSNER HOUSE glessnerhouse.org South Loop | 312-326-1480 Richardson-designed architectural treasure. Guided tours by advance ticket only on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. $20 adult, $17 senior/student. Public Art DALEY CIVIC CENTER thedaleycenter.com Loop | 312-603-7980 | The Daley Center offers free cultural programming throughout the year, with performances including singing, dancing, flag raising, cultural ceremonies, and more. Special Interest Tours 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. 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 diverse interests/skill levels. Voted Chicago’s top-rated city tour. Everything provided. CHICAGO HAUNTINGS chicagohauntings.com Online only | 833-446-7813 Walking haunted history tours, ghost hunts, and paranormal investigations in Chicago’s most legendary and spooky locations. CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM chicagohistory.org Lincoln Park | 312-642-4600 Come explore Chicago! Groups of 10 or more receive discounted rates for museum tours or our unique walking, bus, ‘L,’ and history pub crawls. CHICAGO MAHOGANY TOURS chicagomahogany.com Auburn-Gresham | 312-965-7768 Dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the rich history and culture of Chicago, including its people, architecture, and impact on the world. j 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! Bus Tours Bike/Segway Tours BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Award-winning guided bike and food tours of Chicago, great for all ages/fitness levels. Voted Chicago’s top-rated city tour. Bikes/helmets provided. ABC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES abccharterbus.com North Suburbs | 312-559-7800 Offering style and comfort at your service, one of Chicago’s premier full-service ground transportation companies serves the Chicagoland area. ARIES CHARTER TRANSPORTATION ariescharter.com Loop | 773-826-2000 | Serving the Chicagoland area with a fleet of sedans, SUVs, vans, mini-buses, trolleys, and motorcoaches. Available for charters, shuttles, and transfers. k CHICAGO HAUNTINGS chicagohauntings.com Online only | 833-446-7813 From the sites of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to the Eastland Disaster, see Chicago’s most historic and haunted spots. Get on the ghost bus! Zoos Boat Tours CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | The #1 Boat Tour in Chicago, according to Tripadvisor users, is the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. 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. 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. Call 708-688-8355. 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. Food & Beverage Tours BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Award-winning food tours by bike or on foot, geared to a variety of interests/skill levels. Sample your way through Chicago on Bobby’s popular tours.
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