meetinchicago.com TOURS & ATTRACTIONS 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. SMART MUSEUM OF ART, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO smartmuseum.uchicago.edu Hyde Park | 773-702-0200 The Smart Museum is home to thought-provoking exhibitions and an exquisite collection of art. Always free. SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING shorelinesightseeing.com Streeterville | 312-222-9328 Guided Architecture River Tours, Skyline Lake Tours, Firework Cruises, special events, and Brew Cruises! April through November. Group rates. Schedule on website. STARBUCKS RESERVE ROASTERY starbucksreserve.com/locations/ chicago-roastery Magnificent Mile | 312-283-7100 Learn about our Signature Experiences by visiting starbucksreserve.com or find us on OpenTable. 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 CHICAGO CITYPASS citypass.com/chicago Loop | 208-787-4300 | Save up to 49% on admission to Chicago’s top attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, with CityPASS® tickets. Buy at citypass.com. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Loop | 312-744-5000 | Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing and visual arts, presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM chicagohistory.org Lincoln Park | 312-642-4600 The Chicago Room features Georgian-style architecture, views of Lincoln Park, state-of-the-art technology, and an outdoor plaza. Four exclusive caterers. CITY GALLERY AT THE HISTORIC WATER TOWER chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/city_gallery_in_ thehistoricwatertower.html Magnificent Mile | Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, the City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. CLARKE-FORD HOUSE clarkefordhouse.org South Loop | Built in 1836, the Clarke-Ford House is Chicago’s oldest house. COLOR FACTORY colorfactory.co Loop | Voted the #1 Immersive Art Experience by USA TODAY in 2024 and 2025, the Color Factory Chicago will take you on a journey to discover the joy of color. EXP ROSEMONT exprosemont.com Northwest Suburbs EXP Rosemont presents Horizon of Khufu – Journey through Ancient Egypt and the Great Pyramid in a mind-blowing, immersive virtual reality expedition. FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO – MONEY MUSEUM chicagofed.org/museum Loop | 312-322-2400 | Where else can you take your picture with a million bucks or try your hand at managing inflation? Located in the Loop; admission is free. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FIELD MUSEUM fieldmuseum.org South Loop | 312-922-9410 | See the world’s wonders at the Field Museum. Discover SUE the T. rex, examine precious gems, and explore an ancient tomb. GALLERY GUICHARD galleryguichard.com Bronzeville | 708-772-9315 Gallery Guichard is a beautiful fine art gallery and ideal indoor/ outdoor event space close to McCormick Place. j k GLESSNER HOUSE glessnerhouse.org South Loop | 312-326-1480 Richardson-designed architectural treasure. Guided tours offered Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at glessnerhouse.org. GO CITY CHICAGO gocity.com/chicago/en-us Online only | Go City Chicago offers multi-attraction pass options with 35+ experiences, including museums, boat and walking tours, observation decks, and many more. GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY griffinmsi.org Hyde Park | 773-684-1414 | The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the country! Experience hands-on, interactive exhibits. ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM PRESENTS EXPERIENCE360 ilholocaustmuseum.org/ experience360 River North | 847-967-4800 The mission of the Illinois Holocaust Museum is expressed in its founding principle: Remember the past, transform the future. INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SURGICAL SCIENCE imss.org Gold Coast | 312-642-6502 Located in one of the last historic mansions on Lake Shore Drive, with four floors of exhibitions on the art, science, and history of medicine. MINDWORKS: THE SCIENCE OF THINKING mindworkschicago.org Loop | 773-795-4580 | Mindworks is the world’s first discovery center and lab dedicated to behavioral science. Free and located in the heart of downtown Chicago. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART mcachicago.org Streeterville | 312-280-2660 Discover the great artists of our time at the MCA through ever-changing, provocative exhibits you’ll be thinking about long after you leave. MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS moichicago.com Loop | 312-722-6780 Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions! Guests will immerse themselves in the world of illusions with over 60 mind-bending exhibits. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PUERTO RICAN ARTS AND CULTURE nmprac.org Humboldt Park | 773-486-8345 The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is devoted to the promotion, integration, and advancement of Puerto Rican arts and culture. SHEDD AQUARIUM sheddaquarium.org South Loop | 312-692-3275 Tickets: Adults $39.95; Children 3-11 $29.95. For discounts for groups and Chicago residents, call 312-692-3333. Special Interest Tours AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM americanwritersmuseum.org Loop | 312-374-8790 | Your place to gather! Bring your group of 10 or more to the American Writers Museum for a fun and interactive journey through the American story. 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 HAUNTINGS chicagohauntings.com Online only | 833-446-7813 Walking haunted history tours, ghost hunts, and paranormal investigations in Chicago’s most legendary and spooky locations. CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM chicagohistory.org Lincoln Park | 312-642-4600 Come explore Chicago! Groups of 10 or more receive discounted rates for museum tours or our unique walking, bus, ‘L,’ and history pub crawls. CHICAGO MAHOGANY TOURS chicagomahogany.com Online only | 312-744-5000 Dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the rich history and culture of Chicago, including its people, architecture, and impact on the world. j 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. ON LOCATION TOURS onlocationtours.com Online only | 212-683-2027 On Location Tours is one of the world’s largest TV and movie tour companies, and the only one operating in multiple cities. k Zoos BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO brookfieldzoo.org Southwest Suburbs 708-688-8000 | Host your next meeting, party, or event at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and we will create a wild experience for guests of any age. Call 708-688-8355. LINCOLN PARK ZOO lpzoo.org Lincoln Park | 312-742-2000 See lions, meerkats, and majestic gorillas just minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open, and amazing every day of the year. MUSEUMS Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions ADLER PLANETARIUM adlerplanetarium.org South Loop | 312-922-7827 | The Adler offers interactive exhibits, sky shows, education programs, world-class collections, and more. Visit our website for more information. AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM americanwritersmuseum.org Loop | 312-374-8790 | Your place to explore! The one-of-a-kind American Writers Museum features fun and interactive exhibits for readers and writers of all ages. ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO artic.edu Loop | 312-443-3600 | Ranked among the world’s top museums by Tripadvisor travelers, the Art Institute offers one of the greatest collections of Impressionist paintings. CHARNLEY-PERSKY HOUSE charnleyhouse.org Gold Coast | 312-573-1365 | Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gold Coast residence are offered at noon on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays.
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