meetinchicago.com NIGHTLIFE KEY i = Cover Fee f = On-Site Parking and/or Valet h = Private Room Available j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned B = Breakfast BR = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner LN = Late Night $ = under $15 $$ = $15-24 $$$ = $25-34 $$$$ = $35+ Casinos/Riverboats BALLY’S CHICAGO CASINO ballyschicago.com River North | 600 N. Wabash Ave. , 60611 | 464-206-0132 , 888-822-2559 | Sign up at Bally’s Chicago for instant rewards! Enjoy 800 slots, 56 table games, and exclusive dining. Join now for nonstop excitement and bonuses! BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS buddyguy.com South Loop | 700 S. Wabash Ave. , 60605 | 312-427-1190 Chicago’s premier blues club, owned by Buddy Guy, presents local and national blues bands every night. Enjoy a full menu and bar. i h j L D LN $$ EPIPHANY CENTER FOR THE ARTS epiphanychi.com West Loop | 201 S. Ashland Ave. , 60607 | 312-421-4600 | Weekly performances feature jazz, blues, acoustic, classical, rock, pop, and world music genres. Comedy and cabaret shows are featured on Wednesdays. f h HOUSE OF BLUES houseofblues.com/chicago River North | 329 N. Dearborn St. , 60654 | 312-923-2000 | A juke joint-inspired restaurant with down-home American cuisine in the heart of Chicago’s entertainment district. World-famous Sunday Gospel Brunch. i f h BR L D LN $$ KINGSTON MINES kingstonmines.com Lincoln Park | 2548 N. Halsted St. , 60614 | 773-544-5442 Kingston Mines is a blues nightclub with two bands on two stages. Our kitchen is open late. i D LN $$ LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO lyricopera.org Loop | 20 N. Wacker Dr., 60606 312-827-5600 | The Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world’s great opera companies, renowned for its artistic excellence and breathtaking productions. f TIN ROOF BARS tinroofchicago.com Wrigleyville | 3519 N. Clark St. , 60657 | 773-799-8186 | Tasty food, a fun, eclectic environment, a community of regulars, and a friendly crew have established the Roof as the place to be. BR L D LN Comedy Clubs THE SECOND CITY secondcity.com Old Town | 1616 N. Wells St. , 60614 | 312-337-3992 Celebrating over 50 years as the home of Chicago-style improv and sketch comedy. The Second City is a must-see show in Chicago. B BR L D LN $$ Live Music/Blues/Jazz THE BASSMENT thebassmentchicago.com River North | 353 W. Hubbard St. , 60654 | 312-386-5778 | The Bassment is a live music cocktail lounge, located in the River North neighborhood below The Hampton Social. i LN THINGS TO DO KEY j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Amusement/Water Parks NAVY PIER navypier.org Streeterville | 312-595-5300 This unique mixed-use venue is a great choice for social events, corporate meetings, and mid-size trade shows. Can host special events for up to 15,000 guests. 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. 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 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 live narration highlighting Chicago’s rich history and world-class architecture. k Attractions 360 CHICAGO OBSERVATION DECK 360chicago.com Magnificent Mile | 888-875-8439 Turn your event into a landmark occasion at 360 CHICAGO. Located on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, featuring 360-degree views of Chicago. BALLY’S CHICAGO CASINO ballyschicago.com River North | 464-206-0132 , 888-822-2559 | Sign up at Bally’s Chicago for instant rewards! Enjoy 800 slots, 56 table games, and exclusive dining. Join now for nonstop excitement and bonuses! BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Bobby’s Bike Hike was rated among the Top 20 Food Tours in the World by Tripadvisor. Bike, walk, and taste your way through Chicago! All ages and fitness levels welcome. 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 Chicago Winery and elevate your team’s synergy to new heights. 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 at theescapegame.com/ chicago. FLY HELI IN CHICAGO flyhelitours.com West Loop | 312-888-3153 Experience Chicago like never before with Fly Heli. Enjoy breathtaking helicopter tours over your favorite iconic landmarks. Book your tour now! FLYOVER experienceflyover.com/chicago Streeterville | 888-895-8595 Experience Chicago from a whole new perspective through an immersive journey of wonder and discovery. GO CITY CHICAGO gocity.com/chicago/en-us Online only | 800-887-9103 Go City Chicago offers multi-attraction pass options with over 30+ experiences, including museums, boat and walking tours, observation decks, and many more. ILLUMINARIUM illuminarium.com/chicago Streeterville | 800-441-0819 Illuminarium at Navy Pier offers a captivating cinematic experience, using advanced tech and storytelling to transport guests to stunning destinations. 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. Free exhibitions and programs all year. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Loop | 312-744-5000 | Gaze at the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome and beautifully ornate multicolored mosaics, marble, and moldings 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.
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