CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS FOOD & BEVERAGE RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILITY SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING 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. k ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES NIGHTLIFE THINGS TO DO KEY j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned MILLENNIUM PARK millenniumparkfoundation.org Loop | 312-605-8585 | This 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 | Change your perspective at the Museum of Illusions. This one-of-a-kind concept offers the opportunity to interact with over 80 mind-bending exhibits! 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. 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 a gallery open to all. SKYDECK CHICAGO theskydeck.com Loop | 312-875-9447 | 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. 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 W.P.A. 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. WNDR MUSEUM wndrmuseum.com/location/ chicago West Loop | 312-278-7908 WNDR is an ever-evolving immersive experience designed to ignite the curiosity that exists within and around us. 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 that runs dusk until 11 p.m. from spring through the end of fall. CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN & WATER ARC mwrd.org Streeterville | 312-751-6633 Open 10 a.m. through midnight, from May 1 – Oct. 1. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN chicagobotanic.org North Suburbs | 847-835-8370 Explore 27 gardens and four natural areas, crossing bridges to nine different 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), this scenic promenade has dining, boat rentals, and outdoor seating. CHICAGO’S LAKEFRONT TRAIL chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lakefront-trail Loop | Beautiful skyline views (plus beaches, parks, and harbors) stretch along this 18-mile recreational bike and running path on the Lake Michigan shoreline. GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY garfieldconservatory.org Garfield Park | 312-746-5100 | A historic landscape under glass, the conservatory spans 12 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. Ideal for creative weddings, reunions, and meetings. 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/ parks-facilities/lincoln-park-conservatory Lincoln Park | 312-742-7736 Peaceful and enchanting gardens in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to Lincoln Park 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, a Rock Climbing Wall, and a 3-acre Play Garden. MILLENNIUM PARK millenniumparkfoundation.org Loop | 312-605-8585 | This 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 | This 91-acre peninsula features skyline views, a summer music pavilion, and a 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 featuring 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. 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 motor coaches. Available for charters, shuttles, and transfers! k 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 Bike/Segway Tours BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 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, with equipment provided. BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 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, with equipment provided. CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Loop | 312-437-3463 | Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, interactive culinary experiences, architectural dining tours, and team building events. Boat Tours CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady was voted the #1 Boat Tour in Chicago (Tripadvisor) and North America ( USA Today ). 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 Historic Site/Architecture BLACKLION blacklion.com South Loop | 312-995-2902 | Visit Blacklion, located in the original Cadillac Building on Chicago’s historic Motor Row. The iconic structure was built in 1909 in the art deco style. k 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. Beaches/Gardens/Parks THE 606 the606.org Bucktown/Wicker Park 312-742-4622 | 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. Public Art DALEY CIVIC CENTER thedaleycenter.com Loop | 312-603-7980 | The Daley Center offers free cultural programming throughout the year, with performances including singing, dancing, flag raisings, cultural ceremonies, and more.
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