Supporting Documents
What to See + Do in Chicago
Looking for ways to spend your personal time in Chicago? Visit the Congress Sightseeing Tour Program or Congress 2009 Chicago web pages and discover the fun!
Chicago's Dining Scene
With its widely diverse neighborhoods
and strong love for food, Chicago has boundless opportunities for
culinary adventures. Your experience at Congress 2009 should
definitely include some of what Chicago does best - cuisine.
Whether it's Mandarin Chinese, classic French, deep dish pizza, or
funky eclectic, it has it all; including more five diamond
restaurants than any other city in the nation. Voted Best
Restaurant City in America, Chicago is a major player on the
national culinary scene with chefs at many of the hippest
restaurants in town taking their cuisine to a new level. Don't miss
this opportunity to be a part of the action!
Chicago Shopping
From high-end retailers that target big spenders to discount merchandise for those who can't resist a great sale, Chicago has it all! Your trip to Chicago for Congress 2009, will not be complete without experiencing some of it. The Magnificent Mile offers hundreds of top retailers including four separate shopping centers. Oak Street is known for its upscale boutiques and specialty gift stores. State Street, located in the very heart of the city, provides a unique blend of department stores, and discount chains, as well as the Midwest's largest jewelry district just one block away on Wabash Ave. Lincoln Park's Armitage Avenue provides boutique shopping along quaint tree-lined streets. Wicker Park/Bucktown delivers unique shopping adventures in a neighborhood that is known for its artsy-bohemian spirit.
Chicago's Theatre
Scene
In Chicago's theatre scene, you'll find everything from traveling Broadway mega hits and experimental theatre to famous improvisational groups that display the wit and humor of the Second City. While you are attending Congress 2009, be sure to hit a show or two, you'll be more than glad you did. Historically celebrated theater companies such as The Goodman Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theater, Lookingglass Theatre and The Second City are world renowned for their exciting productions. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, explore Chicago's neighborhoods for theatre created by hundreds of other talented, engaging and risk-taking companies. Visit the Chicago Convention Bureau website to see even more of the great theatres, shopping, restaurants, and show opportunities.
Chicago: Green and Beautiful
You know that Chicago has great restaurants, theatres, museums, entertainment, and much more. But, did you know that Chicago is one of the most green and naturally beautiful cities in the nation? From its comprehensive Environmental Action Agenda aimed at increasing the city's environmental sustainability to its blooming streetscapes, Chicago is well on its way to becoming a top urban eco-tourism destination. When you're in Chicago for Congress 2009, experience for yourself why, in 2005, The Green Guide magazine ranked Chicago one of the ten greenest cities in the U.S.
With its widely diverse neighborhoods
and strong love for food, Chicago has boundless opportunities for
culinary adventures. Your experience at Congress 2009 should
definitely include some of what Chicago does best - cuisine.
Whether it's Mandarin Chinese, classic French, deep dish pizza, or
funky eclectic, it has it all; including more five diamond
restaurants than any other city in the nation. Voted Best
Restaurant City in America, Chicago is a major player on the
national culinary scene with chefs at many of the hippest
restaurants in town taking their cuisine to a new level. Don't miss
this opportunity to be a part of the action!Chicago Shopping
From high-end retailers that target big spenders to discount merchandise for those who can't resist a great sale, Chicago has it all! Your trip to Chicago for Congress 2009, will not be complete without experiencing some of it. The Magnificent Mile offers hundreds of top retailers including four separate shopping centers. Oak Street is known for its upscale boutiques and specialty gift stores. State Street, located in the very heart of the city, provides a unique blend of department stores, and discount chains, as well as the Midwest's largest jewelry district just one block away on Wabash Ave. Lincoln Park's Armitage Avenue provides boutique shopping along quaint tree-lined streets. Wicker Park/Bucktown delivers unique shopping adventures in a neighborhood that is known for its artsy-bohemian spirit.
Chicago's Theatre
SceneIn Chicago's theatre scene, you'll find everything from traveling Broadway mega hits and experimental theatre to famous improvisational groups that display the wit and humor of the Second City. While you are attending Congress 2009, be sure to hit a show or two, you'll be more than glad you did. Historically celebrated theater companies such as The Goodman Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theater, Lookingglass Theatre and The Second City are world renowned for their exciting productions. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, explore Chicago's neighborhoods for theatre created by hundreds of other talented, engaging and risk-taking companies. Visit the Chicago Convention Bureau website to see even more of the great theatres, shopping, restaurants, and show opportunities.
Chicago: Green and Beautiful
You know that Chicago has great restaurants, theatres, museums, entertainment, and much more. But, did you know that Chicago is one of the most green and naturally beautiful cities in the nation? From its comprehensive Environmental Action Agenda aimed at increasing the city's environmental sustainability to its blooming streetscapes, Chicago is well on its way to becoming a top urban eco-tourism destination. When you're in Chicago for Congress 2009, experience for yourself why, in 2005, The Green Guide magazine ranked Chicago one of the ten greenest cities in the U.S.