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In conjunction with the Choose Chicago Executive Office, the Board of Directors serves as a primary source of communication, decision-making, initiative leadership, management, and execution to better serve the Chicago tourism industry. Board of...
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We'll make you feel right at home in Chicago. Our experienced team is here to support our partners and groups across the tourism industry. Whether you're a visitor, meeting planner, or travel professional, we can help to connect you to the right resources.
Explore the official tourism website for Chicago. Find guides to attractions, events, restaurants, hotels, getting around and other vacation planning help.
The ultimate Chicago bucket list. There's a lot of ways you can do Chicago. If you're going for the first time, you'll want to hit up all the classics. We've put together this definitive list of the essential Chicago musts, from...
Experience an urban oasis: miles of sandy shoreline. The lakefront is the hot place to be in the summer, as Chicagoans head to the water to run, bike, and walk along the scenic Lakefront Trail. The trail connects 24 of the city's free public...
From iconic attractions to off-the-beaten-track places locals love, map your way to your Chicago right here. CTA transit maps. Metra regional rail maps. Bike maps. Pedway maps. McCormick Place convention center maps. Our visitor information centers will...
There's something to do for everyone in Chicago. Explore all the fun activities and attractions that the city of Chicago has to offer.
Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st - 30th 2024, with an option to extend…. Event details. Saturday, April 6th. 5:00 p.m. - Sunday, June 2nd. 8:00 p.m. See all events in series. 601 s California....
Chicago is known for our resilient and welcoming spirit, shaped by our place in the heart of the country. We're the city that feels like home, no matter where you are in the world. During this time, we invite you to connect with and experience our...
There are endless things to see, do, and experience in Chicago — one of the many reasons why we've been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the past six years in a row. So how do you choose between all of Chicago's top restaurants,...
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