CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS FOOD & BEVERAGE RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES NIGHTLIFE THINGS TO DO KEY j = Minority Owned k = Women Owned MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS moichicago.com Loop | 312-722-6780 | Change your perspective at the Museum of Illusions! A one-of-a-kind concept offering 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. Host special events for up to 15,000 guests. POETRY FOUNDATION poetryfoundation.org River North | 312-790-7070 Chicago’s literary oasis, featuring a library with more than 40,000 volumes of poetry, a gallery, and public events — all free and open to the public! SKYDECK CHICAGO theskydeck.com Loop | 312-875-9447 | Experience The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago, 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 art exhibit and experience designed to ignite the curiosity that exists within and around us. WNDR welcomes all ages! CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN & WATER ARC mwrd.org Streeterville | 312-751-6633 Open 10 a.m. through midnight, from May 1 to Oct. 1. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN chicagobotanic.org North Suburbs | 847-835-8370 Explore 27 gardens and four natural areas, crossing bridges to nine 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 seating. CHICAGO’S LAKEFRONT TRAIL chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lakefront-trail Loop | 312-742-7529 | Beautiful skyline views (plus beaches, parks, and harbors) stretch along this 18-mile recreational bike/running path on the Lake Michigan shoreline. GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY garfieldconservatory.org Garfield Park | 773-638-1766 | 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 Lincoln Park | 312-742-7736 Peaceful and enchanting gardens in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to Lincoln Park Zoo. Open 9 a.m. to 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 walls, 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 Jay 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 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 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. 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 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! Bike/Segway Tours BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Rated one of the Top 20 Food Tour in the World by Tripadvisor. Bike, walk, and taste your way through Chicago! All ages and fitness levels welcome. Equipment provided. Food & Beverage Tours Boat Tours CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | Voted the #1 Boat Tour in Chicago (Tripadvisor) and North America ( USA TODAY ) — the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard the First Lady. 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. FIRST LADY firstlady.com Loop | 847-358-1330 | Cruise aboard Chicago’s finest fleet. Choose the official Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise by day or a customized private party by night. ISLAND PARTY BOAT islandpartyboat.com Pilsen | 312-600-8454 | Water venue for groups from 24 to 120 people, featuring full bars, TVs, sound systems, catering options, and bathrooms. NEON PADDLE neonpaddling.com Chinatown | 314-276-6111 Neon Paddle is the world’s first motorized, neon-lit paddleboarding experience. Offering Golden Hour and Night Hour tours daily. j BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com/chicago Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Rated one of the Top 20 Food Tours in the World by Tripadvisor. Bike, walk, and taste your way through Chicago! All ages and fitness levels welcome. 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. 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. This iconic structure was built in 1909 in the art deco style. k 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. GLESSNER HOUSE glessnerhouse.org South Loop | 312-326-1480 Richardson-designed architectural treasure. Guided tours Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at glessnerhouse.org. 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 from dusk to 11 p.m., spring through the end of fall.
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