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Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Chicago is a powerhouse of global commerce and visit to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange is an exciting opportunity to see the largest futures exchange in the country. This is the clearing house for trading equities, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities and alternative investments.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Located in the historical Art Deco building at Jackson Boulevard, the Chicago Board of Trade, now merged with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, is the largest futures trading house in the world. Visit the new and CBOT Visitors Center for an interactive look into the history, trading practices, architecture, technology and global reach of the CBOT and its markets.
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Merchandise Mart in Chicago
The largest merchandise marketplace on the planet, with over 4.1 million sq. ft. of showrooms and retail shops, the Chicago Merchandise Mart produces the nation’s most prominent trade shows, conferences, expos and special events. The Mart is home to the Chicago Antiques Fair, Chicago Design Show and numerous apparel shows every year.
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McCormick Place in Chicago
The largest convention, trade show and event venue in North America, Chicago’s McCormick Place features 2.7 million square feet of exhibit space, 175 meeting rooms, three grand ballrooms, the Arie Crown Theater, and colorful promenades with shops, restaurants and attractions. Seeing a show at the Arie Crown Theater is an unforgettable experience!
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Enjoy Chicago’s beautiful parks, lakes and outdoor theater.
Surrounded by sky scraping landmarks, Chicago’s 7,300 acres of parkland, including 552 beautiful parks, lakes, beaches, lagoons, bird and wildlife gardens, and golf courses, are idyllic refuge from the hustle of city life. Chicago’s popular playgrounds – Millennium Park, Lincoln Park and Grant Park – offer serenity and beauty below the sizzling skyline.
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Chicago’s Downtown Millennium Park
The playground of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park is an extraordinary park displaying Chicago’s inspiring art, architecture, music, and landscapes. Highlights include: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate sculpture, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden and McCormick Tribune Ice Rink.
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Chicago’s Famous Landmark: Buckingham Fountain
This Chicago landmark and attraction offers a beautiful aquatic display from spring through fall. Enjoy the dazzling water, light and music spectacle during the summer.
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Chicago’s Famous Lincoln Park
Chicago’s largest recreational retreat, Lincoln Park offers numerous baseball/softball fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, a golf course, a fitness center, boating harbors, beaches, landscaped gardens, a zoo, museums, a conservatory, and a theater on the lake. Check out Lincoln Park’s Chicago History Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the nation’s oldest zoos!
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Beautiful Grant Park in Chicago!
Grant Park is Chicago’s popular downtown park for strollers, joggers, bikers and chillers. Stroll tree-lined paths and bridges, relax on beautiful lawns, and check out the historic monuments, including a statue of Abraham Lincoln. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Grant Park is an oasis of greenery and tranquility in the heart of the Windy City.
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Blues Capital of the World, Chicago offers an exciting nightlife
From Blue Chicago to the famous House of Blues, Chicago is the Blues Capital of the World and an intoxicating nightlife destination. Catch the legends of blues and jazz music – from BB King to James Brown – at Chicago’s rockin’ music clubs and venues.
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