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Map
of Downtown Chicago
CTA
System Maps (Downtown) |
1.
Interactive downtown map.
2. CTA maps are very detailed with attractions and
routes. |
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Exploring
Chicago |
City of Chicago's Tourism
Site. Excellent links. Take a virtual tour
of the City Landmarks or the Chicago River. Check
out the Travel
Tips that include a variety of safety tips and
important telephone numbers to have. |
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Chicago
Convention and Tourism Bureau |
Excellent links.
They have some local tour links that are different from
the City of Chicago site. |
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Chicago
Office of Tourism |
Toll free hotline
1-877-CHICAGO (1-877-244-2246) -- 24 hours, 365 days/
year
Main office: Chicago Cultural Center, fourth floor, 78
East Washington, Chicago, IL 60602; e-mail: tourism@ci.chi.il.us |
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Metromix
Chicago
CitySearch
Things
to do in Chicago, from AtoZ
Yahoo
Chicago Guide
The
Virtual EL-Guide |
Other very helpful sites
and search engines.
1. The Virtual El Guide:
An unusual guide that list activities and entertainments
by El stations. In the downtown area, it's helpful
to check adjacent or other nearby El stops as they are
within close walking distance (e.g., The Harrison and
Roosevelt stops on the Red Line.)
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Public
Transportation
CTA --
Chicago's "EL" Train and bus system.
CTA
System Maps (Downtown)
Free
Trolley System
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Public Transportation and
walking are the best way to get around in Chicago. Pub.
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1. CTA: Multi-ride/day passes can be purchased ahead-of-
time, at many EL stations, and at different locations
throughout the city. They are useable on both
trains and busses. For directions to your destination,
call the Travel Info Center at 312/836-7000 or CTA
Trip Planner (Note: For the conference hotel,
first choose: Hilton and submit the search. It
will give you a "uncertain location" option to
refine the search. Then choose the Hilton and
Towers and resubmit.)
2. The Free Trolley System provides excellent access to
most of the city's attractions such as The Museum
Campus, Navy Pier, Sear's Tower, Union Station, North
Michigan Shopping District/ Magnificent Mile, and the
Lincoln Park Zoo. They are very popular and
sometimes crowded. Most routes primarily run
during daytime hours (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) but some may
have extended hours to El stops (e.g., Navy Pier).
Pickups run every 20-30 minutes with possible traffic
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The
Grid-system:
(Figuring distance and location using street addresses.)
(self-propelled Tours) |
Chicago is
built on an easy-to-follow north-south-east-west grid
system:
1. Major thoroughfares run on straight east-west &
north-south routes.
2. The EW dividing line is State Street. The NS division
is Madison Street.
3. Buildings are designated N/S or E/W relative to
Madison and State Street, respectively.
4. Each city block covers addresses in increments of
approximately 100 and are about 1/8th of a mile.
5. EW streets south of Madison tend to be ID'd by
numbers (e.g. 63rd St.) while the north EW often use
names (e.g., North Ave.). |
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Conference Chicago Hospitality Desk |
Sunday–Tuesday,
August 19–21 |
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Chicago
Office of Tourism
Information
Centers |
1. Chicago Cultural
Center, 77 E. Randolph and Michigan Ave. (about 6
short blocks straight north of the conference hotel) M -
F 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. -
5 p.m.
2. Chicago Water Works, 163 E. Pearson at Michigan
Avenue (In Pump House across the street from the Water
Tower--Across the street from the John Hancock building)
open daily 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
3. Navy Pier's Illinois Market Place, 700 East Grand
(literature distribution only)
4. Sears Store's information kiosk, 2 North State
Street (literature distribution only) |
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Airports
Chicago O'Hare
Chicago
Midway
Gary/Chicago
Airport
Meigs
Field
General
Mitchell International Airport |
1. O'Hare and Midway: From
either airport, traveling downtown is just a 30-45
minute trip via taxi, limo, rental car or “El” train
(CTA
elevated/subway trains).
2. Gary/Chicago Airport (in Indiana) has access to the South
Shore Railroad that stops near downtown's Union
Station
3. Meigs Field is for small planes only and is located
on the Museum Campus lakefront. (Taxi, Free Trolley,
Bus)
4. The drive from Mitchell (in Milwaukee, WI) to
Chicago takes 90-minutes. Shuttle buses run
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Online Maps
www.mapquest.com
www.mapblast.com
www.maps.yahoo.com |
These websites provide
directions from one location to another. |
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Taxi
Exploring
Chicago -- Getting Around |
Available at curb,
approximately $35 to city. Taxis are easy to hail from
the street. Charges vary from $1.90 to $4.00 upon entry,
$1.60 for each additional mile. There is a $.50
surcharge for every extra passenger.
"Shared Ride"
cabs are available from both O'Hare International and
Midway airports for 2-4 passengers to share a taxicab
from O'Hare ($19) or Midway ($14) to any downtown
location (between 22nd St. and Fullerton Ave., Lake
Michigan and Ashland Ave.).
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Limousine
Exploring
Chicago -- Getting Around |
O’Hare-Midway Limousine
- 847-948-8050 seats up to 7 passengers ($55 from O’Hare,
$67 from Midway) |
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CTA
-- Chicago's "EL" Train |
1. $1.50 per person.
Multi-ride/day passes can be purchased ahead-of- time,
at many EL stations, and at different locations
throughout the city.
2. O'Hare and Midway on the Blue Line. Loop transfer
stations to Red Line are at Clark, Washington, and
Jackson (all underground).
3. Closest stops to the Conference Hotel are: Harrison
(Red Line-underground), Vanburn/(just W of
State)--"Library" (Brown, Orange and
Purple Lines--elevated), Adams (Brown, Orange and
Purple Lines--elevated) |
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Other Trains and Buses
Metra Rail
(Suburbs)
Pace Bus (Suburbs)
Amtrak Rail
(Interstate)
Greyhound Bus
(Interstate)
South Shore Railroad
(Indiana) |
Chicago is a major hub for
interstate trains and buses. Access from the Chicago
suburbs is also available using trains and buses. |
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By Car
Exploring
Chicago--Getting Here by Car |
Local Traffic Advisories
Exploring
Chicago--Traffic Headlines
Mayor's
Traffic Bulletins
Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee
Info Center
IL Dept. of
Transportation |
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| Attractions
and Special Events |
Convention
Bureau--Attractions
Exploring
Chicago--Attractions
Chicago
CitySearch--Attractions |
So much to do--So little
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Chicago
Air & Water Show |
Saturday and Sunday,
August 18 - 19; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (tentative) --
Free Admission
See the captivating aerobatic maneuvers of civilian and
military aircraft and the extreme water show on
Chicago's lakefront. Spectators can watch the show from
Fullerton to Ohio Street Beach. North Avenue Beach is
the center of the show's performance. |
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Navy
Pier |
Navy Pier is Chicago's
most unique entertainment center. Explore all it's
activities and sites: Shakespeare theater, Children's
Museum, nightlife, boat cruses, fireworks (every Wed.
& Sat.), shopping, IMAX
theater, ferris wheel, festivals, and more.
(It is OK to play in the fountain out front.)
If you have time, walk 2 blocks west to visit River
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Buckingham
Fountain (See Gardens) |
Grant Park, Congress Pkwy,
& Columbus Dr. |
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Grant
Park Music Festival |
Performances
are at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park's Butler
Field, located near Lake Michigan at the corner of
Jackson Boulevard and Columbus Drive in downtown
Chicago.
Friday, August 17 - 7:30
p.m. Grant Park Orchestra presents "INCA SON."
Peru's most celebrated folk ensemble joins the Grant
Park Orchestra for a program of Latin favorites and
haunting melodies from the Andes Mountains region.
Saturday, August 18 -
7:30 p.m. Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus performs
"Verdi's Requiem." Verdi's operatic Requiem
Mass is a dramatic statement about life and death - and
a powerful way to end the Grant Park Music Festival's
2001 season.
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Summer
Dance |
Free one-hour dance
lessons to taped music, followed by live music and
dancing are held at the Spirit of Music Garden (in Grant
Park), 601 S. Michigan Avenue (between Harrison and
Balbo), weather-permitting. Food and beverage are
available for purchase at the SUMMERDANCE GRILL and
seating is available. Chicago SummerDance Hotline (312)
742-4007.
Dance Lessons: Thursday - Saturday, 6 - 7 p.m.; Sunday,
2 - 3 p.m.
Live Music and Dancing: Thursday - Saturday, 7:30 - 9:30
p.m.; Sunday, 3 - 5 p.m.
1. Thu., 8/16/01: 6-7 p.m. Son/Zapateado dance
instruction; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sones de Mexico perform
Fandango Dance Fiesta Music
2. Fri., 8/17/01: 6-7 p.m. Chicago Bop dance
instruction; 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Business performs High
Energy Funk music
3. Sat., 8/18/01: 6-7 p.m. Salsa dance
instruction; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Issac Delgado y su Orquesta
perform Salsa/Son music
4. Sun., 8/19/01: 2-3 p.m. Waltz dance
instruction; 3-5 p.m. The Weiss Brothers Orchestra
performs Ballroom music
5. Thu., 8/23/01: 6-7 p.m. Polka Tejano/Mazurka
dance instruction; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Los Bandits perform
Tejano/Tex-Mex music |
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Lincoln
Park Zoo
City Critters at Lincoln Park Zoo
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Lincoln Park Zoo: Cannon
Dr. at Fullerton Parkway (2400 north): Chicago is home
to the nation's oldest free public zoo and one of the
last free zoos in the country. Lions and Tigers,
and Bears--Oh, My! There's lots to see and do at
this zoo. There is a children's petting zoo, a
recreation of a Midwest farm, plus "Conservation
Station," an interactive environmental learning
center. The zoo is located on the lake-front bike trail
in one of Chicago's most popular parks. The Lincoln
Park Conservatory is next door and is also
free! (Trolley and Bus Stops)
City Critters at Lincoln
Park Zoo: Seek out the more than 50 artistically
enhanced critters being displayed, free, at the Lincoln
Park Zoo. Cities throughout the US and world have
created these fun representative works of art.
Print up the list of where to find them at the zoo and
have a treasure hunt.
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Riverwalk Gateway
(see self-propelled Tours) |
Enjoy this
magnificent 336-foot long ceramic tile mural depicting
the history of Chicago as you stroll where the river
meets the lake (400 E. Wacker Dr. (at the river's edge)
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Chicago
Pageant Field Museum facade |
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive:
The Field Museum and Chicago Historical Society in
cooperation with Steppenwolf Theater, Goodman Theater
and CITY 2000 will present an outdoor sound and light
show featuring word, voices, and images of famous
Chicagoans, past and present. Thu.-Sat evenings 8:30
p.m. 312-922-9410. |
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Chicago
Outdoor Film Festival |
Tuesday evening, August 21
at sunset (around 8:30 p.m.) -- Free Admission; Grant
Park (Butler Field) Downtown Chicago--Showing: "A
Patch of Blue" Starring: Sidney Pointier, Shelley
Winters and Elizabeth Hartman (1965) |
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DisneyQuest--Chicago |
DisneyQuest Chicago will
be closing permanently on September 4th, 2001. Try
this Disney Virtual Adventure while it lasts.
(1-888-693-9265.) Located at 55 E. Ohio, on the corner
of Rush and Ohio. It is one block west of Michigan and
Ohio in the North Bridge area. |
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American
Girl Place |
Collectors of the American
Girl Dolls frequently dress up and bring them for lunch,
tea, dinner or a special visit to The Theatre at
American Girl Place (111 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago 60611;
847-247-5223). |
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Fountains
and Gardens |
Chicago
Park District |
Chicago has won national
and international awards for their garden displays. The
City landscaping department prides itself on its
creativity and work. Throughout the city, there is a
wide diversity of gardens to be seen. For more
information call 312-742-PLAY.
1. 2001
Beach Report
2. Alfresco
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Buckingham
Fountain
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Grant Park, Congress Pkwy,
and Columbus Drive: The popular landmark and tourist
attraction will be turned on signaling summer. Visitors
can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show, which
runs from dusk to 11 p.m.; every hour on the hour and
lasts for 20 minutes. Operates spring through early
fall. Food kiosks are available nearby. Enjoy the
large rose gardens and tree-lined walkways, along which,
perennial and annual flower displays surrounding the
fountain in Grant Park. |
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Centennial
Fountain |
300 N. McClurg Ct., at
Chicago River: Arching across the Chicago river,
Centennial Fountain: 10 a.m.-midnight |
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Navy
Pier Crystal Gardens
Navy Pier Sculpture Garden |
1. Chicago Park District
has many beautiful gardens. For a quiet time outside in
the warm summer air, take a stroll through a garden at
one of the parks listed below. For more information call
312-742-PLAY.
2. This unique sculpture garden graces the entrance to
Navy Pier. Bring a towel and splash in the
fountain with many others who cool off with fun. |
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Gardens of Chicago's
Magnificent Mile |
Delight in the blooming
gardens along North Michigan Avenue. Self-guided walking
tour brochure of over 30 extraordinary gardens are
available at the Chicago Office of Tourism visitor
centers, 163 E. Pearson and 77 E. Randolph. 312-642-3570 |
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Lincoln
Park Conservatory |
2400 N. Stockton Dr. Free
Admission. Adjacent to the NW entrance to the Lincoln
Park Zoo (See Attractions), in Chicago's largest
park, this horticultural collection, including a 50 foot
tall fiddle leaf rubber tree dating from 1891, expands
into four greenhouses and is well worth the visit.
Outside this is a colorful flower garden with a
fountain. |
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Garfield
Park Conservatory |
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Free Admission. The conservatory was designed in 1906 by
Jens Jensen, "the dean of Prairie landscape."
This 2-acre enclosed garden is the largest public
horticultural collection under glass in the world.
(Extra--Take the Virtual Tour. http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
). They have an Art and Garden Show between 9:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m. and kid programs available. |
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and Libraries |
Exploring
Chicago--Museums
Metromix
Convention
Bureau
Chicago
CitySearch
Things
to do in Chicago, from AtoZ |
Chicago has
some of the most reasonably priced world class museums
in the country. With a little planning ahead, children
and museums can be fun and enjoyable. To keep costs
down, take advantage of the museum free days and if,
possible, pack a lunch or snack. When traveling with
children, take advantage of the special interactive
sections designed especially for them. Many museums have
a lawn or a park nearby and will stamp visitors’ hands
to permit re-admission on the same day. A picnic on the
lawn in the shade where children can stretch their legs
can help make the day easier. Taking a half-day at a
museum followed by an afternoon at the zoo or park. |
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Museums
Art
Institute of Chicago (E of Loop--Michigan, 5-blocks
N of conf. hotel)
Adler
Planetarium (Museum Campus)
Chicago Academy of
Sciences -- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
(Live interactive-Butterfly museum--wear bright colors)
(Lincoln Park--N of Zoo)
Chicago
Children's Museum (Navy Pier)
Chicago
Historical Society (Lincoln Park--S of Zoo--Trolley
stop)
Chicago
Cultural Center (E of Loop--Michigan, 5-blocks
N of conf. hotel)
Field
Museum of Natural History (Museum Campus)
Jane
Addams Hull-House Museum (Halsted, U of IL at
Chicago Campus, S of Greektown)
Museum of Broadcast
Communications at the Chicago Cultural Center (E of
Loop--Michigan, 5-blocks N of conf. hotel)
Museum of
Contemporary Art (Magnificent Mile area, E of
Water Tower)
The
Museum of Contemporary Photography (1 block N of
conf. hotel on Columbia College campus)
Museum of Science
and Industry (Hyde Park--On Lake Shore Drive--Museum
Bus (#6) Stop)
Shedd Aquarium
(Museum Campus)
Smith Museum of
Stained Glass Windows (Navy Pier)
Spertus
Museum (Michigan, just N of conf. hotel)
Terra Museum of
American Art (Magnificent Mile area--S of Water
Tower) |
1. ACHMM
2001 Welcome Reception at the Shedd Aquarium
(Monday, August 20: Reception, 6:30–9:30 p.m.) Relax
and socialize while we honor past AHCMM
presidents. As you network, stroll through the
Oceanarium and the aquarium galleries filled with a
myriad of fascinating, colorful aquatic animals
representing more than 650 species.
FREE
ADMISSION DAYS
Mondays
Chicago Historical Society
Tuesdays
Adler Planetarium
The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Terra Museum of American Art
Wednesdays
The Field Museum
Thursdays
Chicago Children's Museum, 5 - 8 PM (Navy Pier)
Museum of Science and Industry
Fridays
Spertus Museum
Sundays
DuSable
Museum of African American History
(Hyde Park—On University of Chicago campus)
Terra Museum of American Art (1st Sunday of month)
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (noon to 5 PM)
Everyday
Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago's Harold Washington Public Library
Mexican
Fine Arts Center Museum (Pilsen area)
Museum of Broadcast Communications
The Museum of Contemporary Photography
The
Oriental Institute (Hyde Park—On U of Chicago)
Smart
Museum of Art (Hyde Park—On U of Chicago)
Newberry
Library (Free tour--Thu 3pm & Sat 10:30am)
Lincoln Park Zoo (See
Attractions -Zoo above)
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Libraries
Harold
Washington Library Center--Chicago Public Library (2
blocks N, 1 block W of Conf Hotel--S of Loop)
The
Newberry Library
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1. Enjoy the books and
other treasures to be found in the Harold Washington
Library Center. With more than 2 million books
available, it is the world's largest public library. It
is also a very pretty piece of architecture.
2. Genealogy--The
Newberry Library is most known for its excellent
genealogical collection even though it houses an
extensive non-circulating collection of rare books,
maps, and manuscripts relating to the civilizations of
western-Europe and the Americas. This privately funded
collection is free and open to the public. Admission to
the Library is by library card. One-day passes may be
issued to people wanting to explore the collections, but
for research a library card can be acquired by showing
photo identification and proof of current address and
completing a registration form. (Location: 60 W. Walton
St. Chicago, IL 60610-3305 (312–943–9090 for
automated answering.) Free tours of the Library are
offered Thursdays at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 10:30
am.
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Nightlife
and Performing Arts
Music and Theater
Movies |
Nightlife
Metromix
Chicago
CitySearch--Bars and Nightlife
Convention
Bureau--Nightlife
Virtual
El Guide (Check Red Line Roosevelt/State stop)
House
of Blues
The Second City
(improv comedy)
Buddy Guy's Legends
Zanies
Comedy Club
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1. ACHMM
2001 Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues
(Sunday, August 19: 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) Feed
your soul and body with these uplifting gospel
performances coupled with a lavish southern-style
brunch.
2. ACHMM
2001 Second City Comedy Club (Tuesday,
August 21: 7:30–10:30 p.m.) Sharp wit
flourishes at this famous improvisational comedy
club.
With clubs,
dancing, jazz, blues, and rock and roll, there is too
much to do and experience than can be listed here.
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Music
and Theater
Exploring
Chicago--Music and Theater
Centerstage--Music
and Theater
Metromix
Chicago
CitySearch--Music and Arts
Convention
Bureau-Music & Dinner
Theater
Virtual
El Guide
Brier
Theater -- Blue
Man Group
Steppenwolf
Theater
Hot
Tix and Ticketmaster
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1. ACHMM
2001 Blue Man Group (Sunday, August 19: 2:00–5:00
p.m.)
With an odd sense of humor and an even odder
performance, this innovative and creative musical group
will treat you to a unique experience.
2. ACHMM
2001 Steppenwolf Theater Matinee (Sunday,
August 19: 2:30–6:15 p.m.) Known for powerful
performances from their highly talented ensemble,
Steppenwolf Theater presents Martha Plimpton in a
matinee production of "Hedda Gabbler" as the
culmination of their 25th anniversary
celebration.."
Hot Tix : Latest in theater
info and ticket sales:
(1) Half-priced tickets for day-of-performance
Tues-Sun. On Fri. many weekend and Mon. tickets
available. Tickets must be purchased in person. All Hot
Tix locations -closed -Mon.
(2) Full-price tickets to all Chicago area Ticketmaster
events (including concerts, sports and more!)
(3) CityPass,
offering admission to six Chicago museums and
attractions for one low price
a. 78 W. RANDOLPH, Chicago (East of Clark)
b. 163 E. PEARSON, Chicago (on the Magnificent Mile, in
the Water Works Visitor Center)
c. and all Tower Record Locations (Loop: 214 South
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Movies
Chicago
Outdoor Film Festival
Chicago
CitySearch (choose movies)
Loews
Cineplex Navy Pier IMAX Theater
OmniMax
(Museum of Science and Industry)
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1. Chicago Outdoor Film
Festival; Tuesday evening, August 21 at sunset (around
8:30 p.m.) -- Free Admission; Grant Park (Butler Field)
Downtown Chicago--Showing: "A Patch of Blue"
Starring: Sidney Pointier, Shelley Winters and Elizabeth
Hartman (1965)
2. IMAX (312- 595-0090) and OmniMax (773- 684-1414)
Theaters—Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at
ticketmaster.com or at the location. Tickets at the
museum are most often purchased simultaneously with the
museum admission, but this is not necessary. |
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Chicago
Reader Restaurant finder
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Chicago has fantastic
restaurants of all price ranges and ethnic
influences. Search below to find an exciting place
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Alfresco
Dining in Parks
Guide
to Great Chefs |
Explore the various dining
experiences that can be enjoyed in Chicago Parks. |
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| Shopping |
Shopping General Guides
Convention
Bureau--Shopping
Chicago
Citysearch |
Come to the City to
shop. There is such a wide variety that it cannot
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The Magnificent Mile (Streeterville)
Chicago's
Magnificent Mile
Chicago
Citysearch--Mag Mile
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Chicago is famous for The
Magnificent Mile, a one-mile stretch of premium shopping
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Greater
State Street Council (Loop)
Chicago
Citysearch--Loop
Gallery
37 Store
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Chicago Loop's prime
shopping area is State Street , but there is more to
shopping in the Loop than just one street.
(Missed purchasing Pendleton Woolen Mills’ clothes and
blankets during the Oregon conference? Here is another
opportunity--stop by the Pendleton Product Store located
in the Palmer House Hotel on Wabash.)
1. Gallery 37 Store; Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66
E. Randolph. Original, usually one-of-a-kind, artworks
by the apprentice artists of Gallery 37, the city's
award-winning job training and arts education program. |
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Misc.
Merchandise
Mart
River
North and Navy
Pier
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1. This hub of wholesale
and retail sales in Chicago contains a veritable
marketplace for art, apparel, accessories and design.
"The Shops At The Mart," located on the first
two floors of the Merchandise Mart, house an 80-store
retail complex featuring Carson Pirie Scott, The Coach
Store, The Gap and The Limited, as well as a variety of
other shops and restaurants. (El Stop on the Brown
and extened-Purple Lines just outside of the NW edge of
the Loop.)
2. River North is just a block west of the Navy Pier
Complex and River North features loft buildings that
house art galleries, auction houses, antique dealers,
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Books
Chicago
Citysearch--Loop and Mag
Mile |
Chicago is home to many
excellent used books stores where rare books may be
found. Two of the largest booksellers are within a short
walk north of the hotel. Throughout the downtown area
are numerous booksellers with discounted or specialty
lines. Major chains have large stores in the Loop. Stop
in and browse—There are many treasures to be found
here.
1. Loop: 33 Book Vendors
2. The Magnificent Mile,/Streetersville: 10 Book Vendors |
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Skyline
Views
and tours
1. From
above
2. From the water
3. From the land
4. Self-Propelled
5. Underground
6. Cyber Tours
7. Stock Exchanges
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From
above
Sears Tower
Skydeck (W of Loop)
John
Hancock Observatory (N Michigan at Pearson)
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Chicago
By Air, Inc. (Meigs
Field)
Loop
Tour Train (Free Admission)
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On a clear day, the
Chicago skyline is a spectacular sight. If you get a
chance, visit the observatory deck at either the Sears
Tower or the John Hancock building. We suggest you visit
the lounge at the top of the John Hancock building for a
drink and amazing views (without the entrance fee of the
observatory).
1. Loop Tour Train (Free Admission): Saturday, August
18; 11:35 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 12:55 p.m., and 1:35 p.m.
Free tickets are distributed on a first-come,
first-serve basis beginning at 10:00 am on the day of
the tour. Tickets are available at the Chicago Cultural
Center Visitor Information Center, 77 East Randolph
Street (at Michigan Avenue) [877-CHICAGO.] These 40-min.
fully narrated depart from the Randolph/Wabash CTA
station (wheelchair access through Clark/Lake
station--make arrangements with tourism staff when
picking up tickets). Narrators are Chicago Arch.
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From
the water
Exploring
Chicago--Attractions
and Tours
Convention
Bureau--Sightseeing |
1. ACHMM
2001 Architecture River Tour (Monday,
August 20: 9:30 a.m.–noon). Enjoy a morning tour
on the Chicago River and experience the functional
artistry that makes Chicago the architecture capitol of
the world.
2. There are many boat
tours available that show the skyline and/or City
architecture from the lake and from the
river. Some can be caught impromptu by
standing-in-line for the next available boat and others,
such as the dinner cruises, may require reservations.
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From
the land
Exploring
Chicago--Attractions
and Tours
Convention
Bureau--Sightseeing
Chicago
Neighborhood Tours
Carriage Tours |
1.There are
several bus tours available to see the skyline,
architecture, and other special sites. Some
can be caught impromptu by standing-in-line for the next
available bus or trolley, while others may require
purchase of tickets ahead of time.
2. Chicago
Neighborhood Tours: schedule--
August 18 Wicker Park/Humboldt
Park
August 18 Ethnic Cemeteries
3. Horse drawn carriage tours are available near the
Chicago Water Tower (SW corner of Pearson and
Michigan--diagonally across from the John Hancock
building) and at Michigan and Huron. |
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Self-Propelled
(Grid-System)
Exploring
Chicago--Tours--Bike
Chicago
Architecture Foundation (CAF)
Chicago
Historical Society (CHS)
Riverwalk
Gateway
Chicago
Academy of Sciences -- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago
Parks--Nature (and Gardens)
Chicago
Parks--Hidden Treasures
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1. ACHMM
2001 Bike Tour Along Lake Shore Drive
(Monday, August 20: 8:15 a.m.–noon) Take a
morning ride, starting at Navy Pier along the lake and
into Lincoln Park.
2. CAF
has several walking tours to choose from in downtown
area as well as other parts of the city.
3. CHS has
several walking tours in and around Lincoln Park/Old
Town area.
4. Stroll down the Chicago Riverwalk's distinctive blue
trellised corridor under Lake Shore Drive where the
river meets the lake (400 E. Wacker Dr. (at the river's
edge) ). Examine the "Riverwalk
Gateway," a magnificent 336-foot long ceramic tile
mural by artist Ellen Lanyon that tells the history of
the Chicago river in sixteen narrative panels.
5. CAS's Peggy Notebaert
Museum --nature walks in and around Lincoln Park.
6. Park
Nature -- This website has links and info on all
variety of nature walks
7. Hidden
Treasures -- (a) Walking tours--8/18/01--Inexpensive
($5); departs at 10am from Grant Park (Daley
Bicentennial Plaza at the upper level of Randolph and
Columbus)--learn about the development of the lake front
park; (b) Harbor Tours 8/25/01--see website. |
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Self-Propelled--Underground
Exploring
Chicago--Getting Around: Pedways |
Chicago has an underground
system of pedestrian walkways that makes navigating the
Windy City easier in inclement weather. At the far point
under the Illinois Center at Michigan Avenue and the
Michigan Avenue Bridge a network of walkways that lead
to stores in the Loop area and the major train stations
can be found. There is also an entrance elevator in loop
buildings and subway stations. Maps of the Pedway are
available in hotels and the Illinois Center. |
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Cyber
Tours
Exploring
Chicago--Tours
Exploring
Chicago--Landmarks
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1. Chicago
Landmark Tours
2. Preview the Chicago
Landmark's Architectural Style Guide to see the
variety to be found in this city.
3. Perspectives's
Architecture/Design Video--Chicago Architecture is
highlighted.
4. CulturalCenterTour
5. Chicago
River Tour
6. National
Register Travel Itineraries--Chicago |
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Stock
Exchanges
Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
Chicago
Stock Exchange
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Several of the local stock
and trade exchanges have free tours. Most don't
require reservations for under 10 people.
1. Chicago Board of Trade: The Agricultural Visitor
Center is open M-F; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explanations of the
markets are given every half hour, beginning at 9:00
a.m. Reservations are required for 10 or more--smaller
groups are welcome to stop by anytime. Group members
must be 16 or over, please. Reservations/More
info: 312-435-3590.
2. Chicago Mercantile Exchange (Merchandise Mart)
(Brown Line EL stop)
Group presentations are scheduled from 9 a.m. -noon, M
-F for groups of 10 to 50 people. Smaller groups and
individuals are welcome to join a scheduled group.
Please call in advance for presentation times at
312-930-8249.
3. Chicago Stock Exchange The Visitors Gallery is
located on the 5th floor and overlooks a 13,000 square
foot trading floor. An informational 10 minute video
tape runs continuously. The gallery is open from 8:30
a.m.- 3:30 p.m. and there is no admission fee.
Reservations are required for 10 or more. If your group
of 10 or more is 18 years or older, you will be provided
with a tour guide. More info: 312-663-2980. |
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Baseball -- Cubs |
1. ACHMM
2001 Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, National League
Game (Monday, August 20: 6:00 p.m.–midnight)
Enjoy an evening game at picturesque Wrigley Field
2. Other
Cub Games and Club Information
Saturday, 8/18-- 9:05 PM at
Arizona;
Sunday, 8/19-- 3:35 PM at
Arizona;
Monday,
8/20-- 6:00 PM at Chicago, playing Milwaukee;
Tuesday, 8/21-- 1:20 PM at
Chicago, playing Milwaukee;
Wednesday, 8/22-- 1:20 PM at
Chicago, playing Milwaukee |
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Baseball -- White
Sox |
1. ACHMM
2001 Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics, American
League Game (Sunday, August 19: Noon–5:00
p.m.) Enjoy a Sunday afternoon game at Comiskey
Park
2. Other
White Sox Games and Club Information
Saturday, 8/18-- 12:15 PM at
Chicago, playing Oakland Athletics;
Sunday,
8/19-- 1:05 PM at Chicago, playing Oakland Athletics;
Monday, 8/20-- 7:05 PM at
Kansas City;
Tuesday, 8/21-- 7:05 PM at
Kansas City;
Wednesday, 8/22-- 7:05 PM at
Kansas City; |
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Biking and Rollerblading
-- Along Lake Michigan
Bike Chicago Rentals and Tours
City
of Chicago Bike Page |
1. ACHMM
2001 Bike Tour Along Lake Shore Drive
(Monday, August 20: 8:15 a.m.–noon) Enjoy a
morning ride, starting at Navy Pier along the lake and
into Lincoln Park.
2. For bike and
rollerblade rentals Bike Chicago 800-915-BIKE;
2-locations: Navy Pier (312/755-0488) and North Ave.
Beach (773/327-2706). Open 7 days 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
3. Everything you need to know about biking in Chicago
and more. (Note: Bikes can be taken on the CTA
and Metra trains
with certain restrictions.) |
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Golf |
1. ACHMM
2001 Golf Outing (Wednesday,
August 22: 2:30–8:00 p.m.) .
2. Other Chicago
Golf.
3. Convention
Bureau--Golf. |
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Basketball: Bulls
Football: Bears
Hockey: Blackhawks
Soccer: Chicago
Fire
Exploring
Chicago--Sports
Chicago
CitySearch--Sports
Convention
Bureau--Sports
Ticketmaster
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1. Basketball -- Off
season nothing in August.
2. Football
preseason
Saturday, 8/11-- 7:00 PM at
Tennessee;
Saturday, 8/18-- 7:00 PM at
Kansas City;
Saturday, 8/25-- 7:00 PM at
Chicago, playing Arizona
3. Hockey -- Off season nothing in August.
4. Soccer
Saturday, 8/11-- 7:00 PM at
Chicago, playing TB Mutiny;
Saturday, 8/15-- 7:30 PM at
Chicago, playing Miami Fusion;
Saturday, 8/18-- 9:00 PM at San
Jose (SJ Earthquakes);
Saturday, 8/25-- 3:00 PM at LA
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