CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES EXPLORE CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY EVENT VENUES Gorgeous outdoor spaces, incredible skyline views, and stunning architectural details are just some of the elements that make our event venues iconic. Chicago’s First Lady ICONIC CHICAGO OUTDOOR VENUES At the Chicago Riverwalk , a delightful 1.25-mile promenade, discover fun event venues like outdoor restaurants and bars that dot the lively riverfront. Choose from an array of leisurely Chicago River tours and dinner cruises. Check out the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady , Wendella Tours & Cruises , Shoreline Sightseeing , and Mercury , Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline . Cruise the Chicago River during an elegant seated meal on a Chicago Experiences Dinner Cruise aboard a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed vessel that accommodates up to 200 guests. Sharing space with Lincoln Park’s 350-seat Theater on the Lake , The Lakefront Restauran t dishes out Midwestern fare CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: ALEJANDRO REYES; ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY; CHOOSE CHICAGO and spectacular views of Lake Michigan for 125 seated guests indoors or 80 on its patio. Rockwell on the River is located on the scenic North Branch of the Chicago River in a former Avondale manufacturing complex. This dramatic venue offers more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including a river deck, for an event of 500+ people. The Rockwell on the River grounds include a small-batch distillery, microbrewery, craft coffee roastery, and a marina — all connected by charming Italian cobblestones. Go big at 63rd Street Beach House , which accommodates up to 3,000 for cocktail parties on its various courtyards and balconies overlooking Lake Michigan. Choose from a variety of beautiful venues for up to 7,000 guests at Millennium Park , including the architecturally stunning Jay Pritzker Pavilion . Set among lush indoor and outdoor gardens, Garfield Park Conservatory offers a tropical paradise for 300 guests seated or 400 cocktail style. Award-winning Harborside International Golf Center provides a beautiful backdrop for plated dinners and cocktail receptions for 220 to 300 guests. VENUES IN THE SKY Experience 360-degree views from the Willis Tower’s 99th floor at Skydeck Chicago , which seats 175 guests, or up to 300 for receptions. Guests can venture out onto The Ledge for panoramic views. Located across the Chicago River from the iconic Wrigley Building, tri-level LH Rooftop at LondonHouse
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