CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND CONVENTION FACILITIES WHAT’S NEW FEATURED PARTNERS FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS RESOURCES ONLY IN CHICAGO SPOTLIGHTS AFTER-HOURS GROUP TOURS DINING IN CHICAGO’S SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOODS EVENT VENUES MEET WELL AFTER-HOURS GROUP TOURS From biking and Segway tours to a leisurely cruise around Lake Michigan, Chicago offers plenty of fun ways to bond as a group once the meeting is over. The Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise has been setting sail on the Chicago River for more than 25 years. The city’s history comes alive in this fascinating tour aboard Chicago’s First Lady , with open-air decks and full-service bars. Chicago Detours creates meaningful experiences by connecting people to places and each other via customized walking, bus, and boat tours of Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods. Chicago’s one-of-a-kind restaurants take center stage with Chicago Dine-Around , a corporate planning company specializing in unique dining experiences, including progressive, interactive, and architectural dining tours. Effortlessly glide by some of Chicago’s top attractions, including the lakefront, parks, and historic buildings with Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours , available day or night. Chicago’s First Lady Whether you opt for a bike or walking tour, Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago goes the distance with its specially curated experiences, ranging from a tasty tour of Chinatown cuisine to scenic lakefront neighborhoods. Founded by TikTok-famous historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, Chicago Mahogany Tours prides itself on passionately sharing the rich tapestry of Chicago’s history, including the stories of Black Chicago, through its various bus tours. From its curving pink marble stairway and bronze-framed doors to a 38-foot Tiffany glass dome, the Chicago Cultural Center Building Tours offer an in-depth look into one of the Loop’s most iconic buildings. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Private Tours are led by practicing artists offering details of the pieces inside one of the world’s largest By Lisa Shames Chicago Greeter CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY; BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO; RANVESTEL PHOTOGRAPHIC
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