The soaring heights of the Willis Tower.  The Magnificent Mile.  The Cloud Gate. Chicago is famous for its many outdoor attractions. Get a bird's-eye view of the city from 1,300 feet in the air at the Willis Tower.  Shop along one of the great avenues of the world with over 460 retail stores; there is something for every style.  From the legendary "Bean" sculpture, to the Crown Fountain, Pritzker Stage and Chase Promenade, Millennium Park provides many options for spectacular events.   Take a stroll through the gardens surrounding Buckingham Fountain and ride the legendary, giant Ferris wheel at Navy Pier.

Indoor possibilities are endless.  Visit Chicago's Museum Campus — a combination of world-class attractions including the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium.   High above the city, enjoy a panoramic view and a delicious meal at the Signature Room on the 95th, atop the John Hancock Center.

The diversity of people and variety of distinct neighborhoods give Chicago its mosaic appeal.  Ethnic food and vibrant music has guests leaving with an appetite for more. Whether you feel like singin' the blues, tappin' your toes to jazz or dancing the night away, Chicago has so much to offer.  Plan your next event in Chicago and you're sure to say, "Chicago is my kind of town!"

Whether your event need is a private dine-a-round or a gala event, a themed party or corporate teambuilding, AlliedPRA Chicago Destination Management can create the ultimate experience for your group.  Along with a unique experience, AlliedPRA Chicago offers an unmatched dedication to customer satisfaction. Pick a venue, a theme or an activity, and AlliedPRA Chicago will transform it with the style and sophistication of this fascinating city.

Top Reasons to Meet in Chicago...

• Lots of Meeting Space – Named U.S. City of the Year in 2008 by Fast Company and GQ Magazine, Chicago is home to North America’s largest Convention Center, McCormick Place and offers one-of-a-kind meeting spaces, world-class attractions, and first-rate group accommodations.
• Location – Chicago's location can't be stressed enough. We're a hub for travel, easily reachable by trains, planes and automobiles. Our central location and two international airports provide easy access for attendees with 2900 domestic and international flights daily. Once you are here, getting around is just as easy. One of the country's most extensive public transportation systems takes you almost anywhere you want to go
  
  
• Rooms, Rooms, Rooms – Chicago's hotels serve millions of visitors each year and offer the very best in comfort, service, and value. Nearly 700 hotels encompass the Chicago area with shopping, dining, and more at your doorstep. Plus, you'll find thousands of rooms within five miles of McCormick Place
• The Loop – Extraordinary shopping, exceptional dining, and theatrical productions on landmark stages are hallmarks of this famed district in the heart of the city. The Loop’s cultural edge is honed by the glorious Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Chicago Cultural Center, and others.
• Magnificent Mile – Just stroll Michigan Avenue north from the Chicago River to discover why it’s called the Magnificent Mile. At the avenue’s north end are Oak Street’s upscale boutiques. Attractions include historic Water Tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, John Hancock Observatory, and exciting Navy Pier, where free fireworks launch off the pier during the summer months every Wednesday and Saturday night.
• River North – Art, antiques, and restaurants abound in this chic neighborhood just west of North Michigan Avenue. Walk north from the massive Merchandise Mart to see galleries that rival those of Manhattan’s Soho. And many of the celebrated chefs/restaurateurs who have placed Chicago on the world’s culinary map are at home in River North eateries.
• Old Town – A 15-minute cab ride north of downtown, Old Town is home to The Second City’s celebrated improvisational comedy, Tony Award-winning Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and the Chicago History Museum, plus a delightful array of restaurants and shops.
• Lincoln Park/Wrigleyville – Blues and dance clubs, restaurants for every taste, and shops mix with residences in these neighborhoods. A 10-minute cab ride north of downtown are amazing Lincoln Park Zoo — the world’s largest free public zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory, and The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Chants of “Go Cubs Go” fill the air when the Chicago Cubs are at home at Wrigley Field, about eight blocks further north.
• Near South Side
  Along the lakefront north from Chicago White Sox ballpark U.S. Cellular Field are McCormick Place and Soldier Field, home arena of the NFL Chicago Bears. World-class cultural institutions Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium share beautiful lakefront grounds.

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