Things to do
Looking for fun things to do while you are visiting Chicago? Remember we are moving this year's event back to the Magnificant Mile, so there are lots of options for restaurants, bars, shopping and more!
Explore a few of our favorite attractions (below) that are located near the conference hotel.
EATALY — a fusion of two words: EAT & ITALY
In 2002, the Eataly concept was born from Oscar Farinetti’s idea sketched on a piece of paper. The idea was simple: to gather under one roof high-quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices for ALL, celebrate Italian biodiversity, and create an informal, natural, and simple place to eat, shop, and learn.
From hands-on pasta classes to storewide wine tastings, Eataly's events are designed for food lovers.
CHICAGO SPORTS MUSEUM
It’s “Game On!” at the interactive Chicago Sports Museum. Combining hi-energy entertainment with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, the Chicago Sports Museum offers exciting interactive experiences, a vast collection of unique sports memorabilia and an impressive display of game-used treasures and artifacts.
ACEBOUNCE
AceBounce Chicago is a vibrant playground filled with 15 ping pong tables, two beer pong tables and two shuffleboard tables! We’ve got a great variety of delicious shared bites, feel-good party tunes and a wide selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails to enjoy with your friends, family and teammates. Here at AceBounce, we believe that the greatest moments happen around a table, so come down any day of the week to let your inner child out and play!
ARCHITECTURAL RIVER TOUR
Discover why Shoreline Sightseeing's Architecture River Tour was named as TripAdvisor's #1 Travel Experience in the United states for 2020! Led by Shoreline’s expert and entertaining docents, this 75-minute tour includes the dramatic history and inside stories behind more than 40 architectural landmarks lining the Chicago River route. Find out how Chicago rose from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire to become the birthplace of the skyscraper and a leader in modern American architecture.
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
An ice cream fantasy of endless treats and playtime for all ages. Museum of Ice Cream brings to life the universal power of ice cream by creating experiences that inspire imagination and connection, helping to rediscover the kid in you.
WINERY TOURS & TASTINGS AT CHICAGO WINERY
Join us to see where the magic happens in our metropolitan winery. The Chicago Winery tour and wine tasting experience will begin in our tasting room then guests will head to our winery, production space, and barrel room, all while tasting 5 wines specially selected by our winemaker, and wine educators.
THE COMEDY BAR
The Comedy Bar’s main stage venue is housed on the spacious third floor at 162 E Superior St.; it features a performance stage and outdoor rooftop terrace, as well as a full bar and dinner menu from Gino’s East featuring their famous deep dish pizza. This downtown venue is located just off the Magnificent Mile and is the perfect destination for private events, corporate groups or just a date night in the city.
NAVY PIER
Navy Pier is proud to offer a diverse variety of exciting events and public programs year-round. Our extensive event calendar features something for everyone, from free fireworks displays throughout the year to live music, theater, art exhibits, dance performances, cultural celebrations, lake cruises and kids’ activities.
ESCAPEHOUSE
During the course of a 60-minute room escape experience at the EscapeHouse in the River North area of downtown Chicago, you and your group will be tested on your ability to search for clues, solve puzzles and work together to get out before your time