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KEY: WHAT TO SEE & DO Q ADA-Compliant, G Family-Friendly, N Seasonal, P Year-Round MagiQuest Chicago www.magiquestchicago.com H West Suburbs 106 Yorktown Ctr., Yorktown, IL 60148 A 877-797-8855 Addictive family fun. Players embark on quests and adventures in an enchanted fantasy kingdom and use magic wands to solve the mysteries of the game. Ad Page 63 Skydeck Chicago www.theskydeck.com H Downtown 233 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 60606 A 312-875-9696 Dare to stand out on The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago, 1,353 feet straight down. 360-degree views from the tallest buliding in the Western Hemisphere. Q G P Ad Page IFC ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES ATTRACTIONS Amazing Chicago’s Funhouse Maze www.amazingchicago.com H Downtown Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, 60611 A 630-990-4570 Squeezing, stomping, and spinning. Delightfully dizzy with twisting and turning. An exhilarating sensory experience for the whole family. Q G P Ad Page 63 Sega Entertainment USA, Inc. The ultimate entertainment destination; 200 interactive games and attractions, restaurant, and bars. Go Chicago Card www.smartdestinations.com H Near Downtown 85 Merrimac St., Third Floor, Boston, MA 02114 A 866-628-9031 Go Chicago Card offers free admission to Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, John Hancock Observatory, Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier, for up to seven days. G P Ad Page 64 Maxwell Street Market H Downtown Tempel Lipizzans www.tempelfarms.com H North Suburbs 17000 Wadsworth Rd., Wadsworth, IL 60083 A 847-244-5330 Witness artistry and history as Lipizzan horses from young foals to athletic stallions demonstrate power, intelligence, and grace. Mid-Jun. to Aug. 800 S. Des Plaines, Chicago, 60607 A 312-745-4676 Between Taylor Street and Depot Place 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. every Sunday. Merchandise Mart (MMPI) www.merchandisemartproperties.com H Downtown 222 Merchandise Mart Plz., Ste. 470, Chicago, 60654 A 312-527-4141 Tour more than 600 showrooms; host an event in the lobby or Dream Home; take a cooking class at LuxeHome; shop Artropolis in April or One Of A Kind in December. Q P Buckingham Fountain www.chicagoparkdistrict.com H Downtown Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway, Chicago, 60603 A 312-742-4847 This popular landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light, and water show; runs dusk - 11 p.m. through the end of fall. G N Hershey’s Chicago www.hersheys.com/discover H Downtown 822 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60611 A 312-337-7711 For a factory-worker experience, operate the Magnificent Chocolate Works Machine to receive a photo ID and an assortment of Hershey’s chocolates. Q P QGP WhirlyBall Chicago www.whirlyball.com H Near Downtown 1880 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, 60614 A 773-486-7777 WhirlyBall combines basketball, lacrosse, and bumper cars. Offers a variety of entertainment options, including laser tag, and a complete menu. Q G P Millennium Park www.millenniumpark.org H Downtown 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 60601 A 312-744-6050 Chicago’s newest cultural institution. Perfect for dinners, receptions, and meetings. A great location for the next special event. Q Build-A-Bear Workshop www.buildabear.com H Downtown Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Ste. GF12, Chicago, 60611 A 312-832-0114 Build-A-Bear Workshop is a beary special interactive experience in which guests make a stuffed animal friend. Located on level one near the food court. Horseshoe Casino Hammond www.chicagohorseshoe.com H South Suburbs 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN 46320 A 219-473-7000 On Lake Michigan, just seconds off the Skyway. Home of the best odds and highest limits. Slots from 5 cents to $100. Exclusive high-limit area. Q P Windy City Fieldhouse www.windycityfieldhouse.com H Near Downtown 2367 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago, 60647 A 773-486-7300 Chicago’s premier teambuilding and entertainment company. Specializing in team-building, outdoor picnics, scavenger hunts, and casino nights. Navy Pier www.navypier.com/events H Downtown 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, 60611 A 312-595-5300 A Chicago landmark and the city’s most-visited destination, featuring more than 50 acres of parks, shops, theaters, restaurants, and attractions. Q G P Ad Page BC Centennial Fountain & Water Arc www.mwrd.org H Downtown 300 E. McClurg Ct., Chicago, 60611 A 312-751-6633 Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - midnight, with shows on the hour. May 1 - Oct. 1. Q G N John Hancock Observatory www.hancockobservatory.com H Downtown 875 N. Michigan Ave., 94th Floor, Chicago, 60611 A 312-751-3681 Enjoy Chicago’s best views with a multimedia tour and open-air skywalk (included in admission) and Lavazza Espression Café, now serving adult beverages. Q G P Ad Page 3 Navy Pier IMAX Theatre www.imax.com/chicago H Downtown 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, 60611 A 312-595-5629 Presenting Hollywood films in IMAX 3-D on a soaring six-storytall screen. Reserve a specific seat on the website. For group rates, call 312-595-5987. Q G P QP Wrigleyville Rooftops www.wrigleyvillerooftops.com H Near Downtown 3609 N. Sheffield, 1032 Waveland Ave., 3643 N. Sheffield, Chicago, 60613 A 773-248-7663 Watching a Cubs game from Wrigleyville rooftops is the most unique baseball experience in the country. Three facilities offer amenities for use. Q G N Daley Civic Center www.thedaleycenter.com H Downtown 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, 60602 A 312-603-7980 Picasso sculpture “Under the Picasso.” Q G P Legoland Discovery Center www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com H West Suburbs 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173 A 847-592-9700 This indoor attraction features a 4-D cinema, jungle adventure, dragon ride, build-and-test area, a café, retail store, and much more. G P OVO by Cirque du Soleil www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/ shows/ovo/default.aspx H Near Downtown Under the Big Top at the United Center, Chicago A 800-450-1480 An immersion into the teeming and energetic world of insects. Opens June 30, 2011 for a limited engagement under the big top at the United Center. Q G N Dave and Buster’s Chicago www.daveandbusters.com H Near Downtown 1030 N. Clark St., Chicago, 60610 A 312-821-8606 Two Chicagoland locations for great food and fun. Enjoy mouthwatering delights, worldclass billiards, shuffleboard, and a million-dollar midway. Q P BEAUTY SALONS/ DAY SPAS Allyu Spa www.allyuspa.com H Downtown 600 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, 60610 A 312-755-1313 Allyu Spa is a sustainably-built luxury day spa in the River North neighborhood. Services provide results-oriented care with Earth-conscious products. Lucky Strike Lanes www.bowlluckystrike.com H Downtown 322 E. Illinois St., Chicago, 60611 A 312-245-8331 Offering classic American fare with a twist; 18 lanes and 11 billiards tables, along with elegant lounge space perfect for any event. Q P Pritzker Military Library www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org H Downtown 104 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60603 A 312-374-9333 The Pritzker Military Library offers a collection of books, art, films, medals, and uniforms, along with live weekly events and gallery exhibits. Q P Ad Page 70 GameWorks www.gameworks.com H West Suburbs 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173 A 847-330-9675 Owned and operated by continued on p. 62 60 Convention & Tourism Bureau  http://www.magiquestchicago.com http://www.theskydeck.com http://www.tempelfarms.com http://www.smartdestinations.com http://www.amazingchicago.com http://www.merchandisemartproperties.com http://www.hersheys.com/discover http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com http://www.whirlyball.com http://www.millenniumpark.org http://www.buildabear.com http://www.chicagohorseshoe.com http://www.windycityfieldhouse.com http://www.navypier.com/events http://www.mwrd.org http://www.hancockobservatory.com http://www.imax.com/chicago http://www.wrigleyvillerooftops.com http://www.thedaleycenter.com http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/ovo/default.aspx http://www.daveandbusters.com http://www.allyuspa.com http://www.bowlluckystrike.com http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org http://www.gameworks.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2011

Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Spring/summer 2011
Contents
Take a Walk
Festive Fun
Spectacular 7
Accommodations
Chicago’s Culinary Character
What’s Cooking
Dining
The Home Stretch
On Campus
Chart Your Culture Course
What to See & Do
Magnificent Indeed
Shopping
Play Time
Nightlife
Transportation
Visitor Services
Getting Around

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