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 TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES Historic architecture, scenic skyline and water views, and beautiful green spaces are just some of the features that make our event venues unforgettable. Chicago Riverwalk OUTDOOR VENUES Discover fun event venues like outdoor restaurants and bars along the downtown Chicago Riverwalk , a lively 1.25-mile riverfront promenade. Book a leisurely tour or charter a boat for your event on the water. Check out Chicago’s First Lady , Wendella Tours & Cruises , Shoreline Sightseeing , Chicago Fireboat Tours , and Mercury , Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline . Cruise the Chicago River during an elegant meal on a City Experiences Dinner Cruise . The climate-controlled, glass-enclosed vessel accommodates up to 200 seated guests. In Lincoln Park, The Lakefront Restaurant serves Midwestern fare and spectacular views of Lake Michigan for 125 seated guests indoors or 80 on its patio. Rockwell on the River , located on the picturesque North Branch of the Chicago River, offers more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space — including a riverside deck — for an event of 500+ people. The lovely grounds include a small-batch distillery, acclaimed barbecue restaurant, craft coffee roastery, and a marina. The two-story 63rd Street Beach House accommodates up to 3,000 for cocktail parties within its various courtyards and balconies, located in the South Shore neighborhood 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 seated guests or 400 cocktail style. Harborside International Golf Center provides a beautiful backdrop for plated dinners and cocktail receptions for 220 to 300 guests. VENUES IN THE SKY Plan an event with jaw-dropping views at the Willis Tower ’s 99th Floor , which seats 175 people or up to 300 for receptions. Treat guests to a thrill with VIP access to The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago , a series of glass-enclosed observation boxes that hover 1,353 feet above Chicago. Perched high above the Chicago River, the tri-level LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago accommodates 250 guests for chic receptions. On the 94th floor of 875 North Michigan Avenue, 360 CHICAGO offers several spaces for groups of up to 550 people, along CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: RANVESTEL PHOTOGRAPHIC; @TEQUILAGRAPHICS; HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO
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