meetinchicago.com THINGS TO DO KEY j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned MERCURY, CHICAGO’S SKYLINE CRUISELINE mercurycruises.com Loop | 312-332-1353 | Don’t miss Mercury’s Urban Adventure Cruise, a complete city tour of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan’s 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 a 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 CITY CHICAGO gocity.com/chicago/en-us Online only | 800-887-9103 Go City Chicago: Multi-attraction pass options with 30+ experiences, including museums, boat and walking tours, observation decks, and many more. SLOOMOO INSTITUTE sloomooinstitute.com River North | 773-395-1889 Sloomoo Institute is an interactive, immersive experience based on joy through sensory play — think never-ending, handmade, scented slime. k 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 WPA 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. TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Amusement/Water Parks NAVY PIER navypier.org Streeterville | 312-595-5300 Unique mixed-use venue that’s a great choice for social events, corporate meetings, and mid-size trade shows hosts special events for up to 15,000 guests. Architectural/ Cultural Tours CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | Over 85 architecture tours offered, including the CAC 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 website for more details. 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 Center River Cruise by day or a customized private party by night. CITY CRUISES CHICAGO cityexperiences.com/chicago/ city-cruises Streeterville | 888-957-2634 Stunning skyline views, a delicious plated menu, drinks, and entertainment. Accommodates up to 700. All-inclusive packages available. CULTURE CITY cultureinyourcity.com Loop | 312-772-5297 | Travel the world by exploring your city’s culture through music, food, art, and more. jk Attractions 360 CHICAGO OBSERVATION DECK 360chicago.com Magnificent Mile | 888-875-8439 See the city like never before, with the best views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, from 1.000 feet above The Magnificent Mile! BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Award-winning guided bicycle, walking, and food tours for a variety of interests and skill levels. Voted Chicago’s top-rated city tour. Bikes and helmets provided. CHICAGO CITYPASS citypass.com/chicago Loop | 208-787-4300 | Save 48% on admission to Chicago’s top attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, with CityPASS® mobile tickets. Buy at citypass.com . CHICAGO WINERY chiwinery.com River North | 312-763-3674 Unlock the power of teamwork. Explore our Chicago corporate team building activities at Chi Winery and elevate your team’s synergy to new heights. THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER dusablemuseum.org Hyde Park | 773-947-0600 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. HEADQUARTERS BEERCADE Beaches/Gardens/Parks hqrivernorth.com River North | 213 W. Institute Pl., 60610 | 312-291-8735 Elevate your next corporate outing at Headquarters Beercade. Free arcade games, scratch-made kitchen, and craft beer and cocktails combine for a unique and unforgettable team building or networking event! MILLENNIUM PARK millenniumpark.org Loop | 312-744-1168 | Award-winning center for art, music, architecture, and landscape design features the Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Cloud Gate sculpture. MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS moichicago.com Loop | 312-722-6780 | Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions! Guests will immerse themselves in the world of illusions with over 60 mind-bending exhibits! NAVY PIER navypier.org Streeterville | 312-595-5300 Unique mixed-use venue that’s a great choice for social events, corporate meetings, and mid-size trade shows hosts 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 gallery that’s 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 on glass ledges that look straight down. 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. 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, running from dusk until 11 p.m. through the end of fall. CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN & WATER ARC mwrd.org Streeterville | 312-751-6633 Open 10 a.m. to midnight from May 1 through Oct. 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.
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