Chicago Riverwalk 2026 CHICAGO VISITORS GUIDE Kristen Reynolds President & CEO Lisa Nucci Chief Marketing Officer Jordan Engerman Vice President, Partnerships PUBLISHED BY: WELCOME TO CHICAGO Welcome to Chicago, the city that feels like home no matter where you’re from! Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper, world famous for its skyline, bustling downtown, and iconic downtown shopping and cultural institutions. But Chicago is also a city of neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm and character, offering a rich tapestry of cultures, cuisines, and experiences. There is always something new to discover and fun to be had for every type of traveler in our city — from the solo leisure traveler to convention attendees to families with young children. There is truly no better destination for meetings, sporting events, and leisure travel than Chicago. Visitors can take in our miles of sandy lakefront beaches in the summer or celebrate the winter holidays at one of countless attractions and pop-ups. It’s no wonder we were named Best Big City in the U.S. for nine consecutive years by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler . As you explore our city, we hope you’ll come to understand why we continue to win the hearts of tens of millions of travelers every year. Whether you’re planning to visit our renowned museums, dine at award-winning restaurants, enjoy the scenic beauty of our waterfronts, or attend one of our many festivals and events, you’ll find that Chicago is a city that welcomes you with open arms and endless possibilities. Thank you for choosing Chicago. We know you’re going to love it. Sincerely, Miles Partnership National Sales: 407-413-4171 Corporate Office: 800-303-9328 milespartnership.com PUBLICATION TEAM Vice President : Ileana Frascone Content Director : Margaret Doyle Senior Graphic Designer : Fabio Garcia Account Director : Elodie Badoual Advertising Production Manager : Cynthia Devaney Writers : Amy Bizzarri, Lisa Shames SALES Director of Sales Operations : Amy Wallace Director, Destination Partner Development : Sebrina Williams LEADERSHIP CEO/President : David Burgess Chief Financial Officer : Dianne Gates Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Choose Chicago members as of December 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. ©2026 by Choose Chicago. No portion of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Choose Chicago. Choose Chicago and Miles Partnership make no endorsement, representation, or warranty regarding any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies and Choose Chicago and Miles Partnership shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission, or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. Kristen Reynolds President & CEO, Choose Chicago 2 CHOOSECHICAGO.COM PHOTO CREDIT: ALICE ACHTERHOF
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