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Chicago, Illinois
Provided by the Chicago Office of Tourism
SPRING/SUMMER 2008
Chicago, a world-class city located on Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, is home to world-championship sports teams, an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater, renowned architecture, celebrated blues clubs and thousands of restaurants, museums and shopping.
From stunning architecture and prestigious museums to lakefront parks and vibrant ethnic neighborhoods, visitors to Chicago experience a virtual explosion of cultural activity, civic pride and multicultural expression.
Spend some time at Chicago’s Museum Campus, a scenic park that joins the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History. Chicago is also home to Navy Pier, the state’s most popular attraction, and home to the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Don’t miss Millennium Park, one of Chi-cago’s newest and most popular attractions, featuring internationally acclaimed art, music, architecture and landscape design. Other favorite attractions include Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, the Hancock Observatory and the Sears Tower Skydeck.
Chicago enjoys 26 miles of lakefront offering biking, swimming, fishing, boating or walking along Lake Michigan while enjoying Chicago’s stunning skyline views. Make sure to check out the boats in Monroe Harbor, enjoy the evening light shows at Buckingham Fountain, play in the water at Oak Street Beach, and enjoy the scenery at Promontory Point in Hyde Park along the way. There are many stopping points to have a picnic, throw a football or fly a kite.
A visit to Chicago remains incomplete with-out a stroll along the famed "Magnificent Mile," a first-class collection of department stores, luxury goods and specialty shops along Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Oak Street. The city also boasts trendy neighborhood shopping with chic local designers and boutiques.
For more information on Chicago, contact the Chicago Office of Tourism at 1-877-CHICAGO or www.877chicago.com.
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Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Children’s Museum’s three floors of hands-on exhibits and daily programs, performances, and workshops make math, science, reading, the arts, and the city’s diverse cultures come alive for kids through age 10 and their families.
www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
Chicago, Illinois
Discover the unexpected in Chicago Southland's 61 communities, featuring several family entertainment centers, including Haunted Trails, Children's Museums, Brookfield Zoo and much more. To learn more about things to do and see in our area, please call (888) 895-8233.
www.visitchicagosouthland.com |
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Chicago Trolley Company
Chicago, Illinois
We operate Chicago's premier Hop On Hop Off city sightseeing tours in our classic Trolleys and fun-filled Double Deckers. We also offer unique and professional transportation for private groups interested in our many Specialty tours or special events such as weddings or corporate outings.
www.chicagotrolley.com |
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Coco Key Water Resort
Arlington Heights, Illinois
(847) 249-4636
www.cocokeywaterresort.com |
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DuPage CVB
Oak Brook, Illinois
DuPage…Just minutes from Chicago, indulge in upscale shopping, fine dining, theater, fabulous festivals and summer events. With over 100 hotels to choose from, you’ll find accommodations to fit your every need. Discover DuPage...The Magnificent Miles West of ChicagoTM.
www.dupagecvb.com |
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Empress Casino
Joliet, Illinois
(888) 436-7737
www.argosycasinos.com |
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Grand Victoria
Elgin, Illinois
(847) 888-1000
www.grandvictoria-elgin.com |
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Howard Johnson Inn - Downtown Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
A Quality Excellence President Award winner and a Gold Medal Award Property. Just blocks away from the Magnificent Mile Shopping area, Water Tower Mall, John Hancock Observatory and Navy Pier. Complimentary parking to our guests - Subject to availability.
www.hojo.com/greatlakes |
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, Illinois
Free and open every day of the year. Located just minutes north of the Loop. A natural, free oasis to hear a lion’s roar echo off nearby buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Hancock Center stands in the distance, or immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests and spacious savannas.
www.lpzoo.com |
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Pheasant Run Resort & Spa
St. Charles, Illinois
(800) 474-3272
www.pheasantrun.com |
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The Peninsula Spa
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 337-2888
www.peninsula.com |
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Seneca Hotel & Suites
Chicago, Illinois
The Seneca is a charming boutique hotel located on a picturesque street–just one block east of north Michigan Avenue’s world class shopping, dining and entertainment. It consists of mostly suites, priced like rooms. There is also convenient valet parking available. (312) 787-6666
www.senecahotel.com |
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Shoreline Sightseeing
Chicago, Illinois
With Shoreline Tour & Travel you can enjoy all Chicago has to offer. Top sites include the Sears Tower Skydeck, Art Institute and Field Museums; Great entertainment. Fine or casual dining from elegant Riva to down-home Bubba Gump. Plus shopping tours, motorcoach tours, theatre packages and so much more.
www.shorelinesightseeing.com |
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The Spa at Trump
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 588-8000
www.trumpchicagohotel.com |
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Howard Johnson Inn
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Free Wireless & Wired High Speed Internet Access • Shuttle Service to O Hare Airport (with Park & Fly Packages only) • 24hr Fitness Center • Business Center Services • 24hr Coffee/Tea in Lobby • Extended Complimentary Breakfast • In room safes
www.hojo.com/greatlakes |
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