CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS DINING RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILITY 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 Online only | 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! 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. CULTURE CITY cultureinyourcity.com Loop | 312-772-5297 | Culture City is your one-stop shop for all things cultural in Chicago. jk 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 the Chicago River and Lake Michigan’s 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 ACCOMMODATIONS KEY SPECIAL EVENT VENUES NIGHTLIFE THINGS TO DO Bike/Segway Tours j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned HUMBOLDT PARK chicagoparkdistrict.com/ parks-facilities/humboldt-alexander-von-park Humboldt Park | 312-742-7549 Humboldt Park totals 197.26 acres and is home to an inland beach, historic lagoons, a boat house, and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and 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 Wall, and a three-acre Play Garden. 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. 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 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 17.44-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. BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Award-winning guided bike and food tours of Chicago that are great for all ages and fitness levels. Voted Chicago’s top-rated city tour. Bikes and helmets provided. CHICAGO HAUNTINGS chicagohauntings.com Online only | 833-446-7813 From the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to the Eastland Disaster, see Chicago’s most historic and haunted spots. Get on the ghost bus! Food & Beverage Tours Boat Tours CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | The #1 Boat Tour in Chicago according to Tripadvisor users — the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. 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, 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 the Chicago River and Lake Michigan’s downtown harbor. Complete with live narration. k REI CO-OP KAYAK RENTALS AT PING TOM PARK rei.com/rentals/chicago/ping-tom Bridgeport | 773-236-7707 Explore the great city of Chicago through REI’s outdoor opportunities. For more information, please contact us at midwest-os@rei.com . 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. BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Award-winning food tours by bike or on foot geared to a variety of interests and skill levels. Sample your way through Chicago on Bobby’s popular tours. 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. Historic Site/Architecture BLACKLION blacklion.com South Loop | 312-995-2902 | Visit Blacklion, in the original Cadillac Building on Chicago’s historic Motor Row. This iconic structure was built in 1909 in the art deco style. jk 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 from singing, dancing, flag raisings, cultural ceremonies, and more. Special Interest Tours AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM americanwritersmuseum.org Loop | 312-374-8790 | Your place to gather! Bring your group of 10 or more to the American Writers Museum for a fun and interactive journey through the American story. 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 diverse interests and 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. PIZZA CITY USA TOURS Bus Tours 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 pizzacityusa.com 312-342-0084 Experience Chicago like a local! Taste multiple styles of pizza. Guests will discover Chicago’s pizza landscape by sampling from several styles, including Detroit, Sicilian, stuffed, tavern-thin, artisan, and Neapolitan.
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