CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS RESOURCES ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES DINING NIGHTLIFE SHEDD AQUARIUM sheddaquarium.org South Loop | 312-692-3275 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. THINGS TO DO TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILTY KEY j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned MUSEUMS Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions COLOR FACTORY colorfactory.co Loop | 801-231-1112 | One of Time Out’s 22 Best New Experiences in the World, Color Factory takes guests of all ages on a fun, dynamic journey through 15 immersive exhibits. THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER 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. j 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 glessnerhouse.org South Loop | 312-326-1480 One of Chicago’s most historic and distinctive venues for meetings, private parties, and corporate events, located just steps from McCormick Place. ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER ilholocaustmuseum.org North Suburbs | 847-967-4800 The mission of the Illinois Holocaust Museum is expressed in its founding principle: “Remember the Past, Transform the Future.” 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. KLAIRMONT KOLLECTIONS klairmontkollections.com Belmont Cragin | 773-685-1904 Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum and Event Space displays over 300 vintage cars. The event space accommodates groups of 25 to 300. Free parking. 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 ILLUSIONS moichicago.com Loop | 312-722-6780 | Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions! Guests will enjoy immersing themselves in over 60 mind bending, reality-altering exhibits! MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY msichicago.org Hyde Park | 773-684-1414 The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, is the largest science museum in the country! Experience hands-on, interactive exhibits. CHICAGO CHINATOWN chicagochinatown.org Chinatown | 312-326-5320 A popular destination with Chinese restaurants, gift shops, and more. Offering a rich blend of heritage, culture, people, businesses, and activities. FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO fashionoutletsofchicago.com Northwest Suburbs 847-928-7500 | Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, with over 130 designer outlets. THE SHOPS AT NORTH BRIDGE theshopsatnorthbridge.com Magnificent Mile | 312-327-2300 The Shops at North Bridge features Nordstrom and Eataly, plus 50 stores and 20 restaurants, along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. WATER TOWER PLACE shopwatertower.com Magnificent Mile | 312-440-3166 Water Tower Place offers Premier Perks to out-of-town guests, with special savings and complimentary services throughout the center. ADLER PLANETARIUM adlerplanetarium.org South Loop | 312-922-7827 | The Adler offers interactive exhibits, sky shows, education programs, world-class collections, and more. 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 artic.edu Loop | 312-443-3600 | Ranked among the world’s top museums by Tripadvisor travelers, the Art Institute offers one of the greatest collections of Impressionist paintings. CHARNLEY-PERSKY HOUSE charnleyhouse.org Gold Coast | 312-573-1365 Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan-and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gold Coast residence are held at noon on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. CHICAGO CITYPASS citypass.com/chicago Loop | 208-787-4300 , 888-330-5008 | Save on admission to Chicago’s top attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, with CityPASS or C3 tickets. Buy at citypass.com. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Loop | 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. 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 new City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUM clarkehousemuseum.org South Loop | 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. SHOPPING Department Stores FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO fashionoutletsofchicago.com Northwest Suburbs 847-928-7500 | Fashion Outlets of Chicago is the only two-level indoor outlet shopping experience in the Midwest, featuring 130+ designer outlets offering up to 75% off. MACY’S ON STATE STREET visitmacyschicago.com Loop | 312-781-1000 | See what’s in store at Macy’s on State Street. Visitors Saving Pass available for groups. Spas/Salons HAJI HEALING SALON hajihealing.com Bronzeville | 312-375-7445 | Haji Healing Salon is a vibrant social wellness enterprise offering classes and services designed to support healing and wellness. Adjacent to the Healing Salon is an herbal and botanical apothecary. jk THE SPA AT TRUMP trumphotels.com/chicago/spa/ chicago-spa-services River North | 312-588-8020 A tranquil haven, The Spa at Trump is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Signature Natura Bisse services leave patrons red carpet ready. Gourmet Food & Wine LOVE CORK SCREW lovecorkscrew.com Online only | 773-330-2440 , 866-946-3527 | To create our signature wine selection, we carefully select grapes from various vineyards to give complexity, balance, and intensity of flavors. jk WESTFIELD CONCESSION MANAGEMENT chicagot5.com O’Hare | 773-462-7963 Featuring Dufry, Emporio Armani, Luxury Watches, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michael Kors, Hudson News, I Love Chicago, XpresSpa, Brookstone, Swatch, and Garrett Popcorn Shops. Specialty Stores ESSENTIALLY NOIR essentiallynoir.com Online only | 765-314-3125 Black-owned casual clothing and accessories for women and children. Specialties include custom embroidery and screen printing. jk GALLERY 37 RETAIL STORE afterschoolmatters.org Loop | 312-744-7267 | Gallery 37 Retail Store is imagination on the loose. All proceeds go back to funding the program that makes this store and everything in it possible. ROOM & BOARD roomandboard.com/ stores/chicago Streeterville | 312-222-0970 | For more than 35 years, we have created modern furnishings designed to be practical, timeless, and comfortable. Enjoy complimentary design services. Outlet Stores/Malls/ Shopping Centers 900 NORTH MICHIGAN SHOPS shop900.com Magnificent Mile | 312-915-3916 Seventy stores on seven levels. Visit shop900.com to request Exclusively 900 Cards for groups, which feature discounts and a free gift with a $100 purchase. BLOCK 37 blockthirtyseven.com Loop | 312-261-4700 | Urban lifestyle destination located in the heart of the Loop. Features world-class shopping, an array of restaurants, and a dine-in movie theatre.
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