Experience Downtown Chicago!

Chicago is a vibrant city of unsurpassed beauty, culture and nightlife. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is home of the Blues, the World Champion Chicago White Sox, spectacular live theater and music, celebrated architecture, thousands of restaurants and shops, world-class museums and art galleries, the nation’s largest convention center, historic Wrigley Field, and Chicago pizza.
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A mecca for industry and commerce in the Midwest, Chicago boasts a thriving business district and the largest convention center in the country - McCormick Place. From exciting expos at the Merchandise Mart to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange - the largest futures exchange in the country – Chicago means business!

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!

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.

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.

Chicago is a vibrant cultural destination, blessed with the most beautiful and historic theaters in the country and exciting seasons of live theater and performing arts - from opera to cutting-edge comedies to Broadway musicals.

Don’t miss the smash Broadway hit Wicked at the Oriental Theater at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. This incredible Broadway musical – voted “Best Musical of the Year” by Time Magazine - illuminates the Oriental Thetare until 2/5/07.

The grandeur of the Chicago Theatre leaves you breathless. The elegant lobby, majestic staircase and beautiful auditorium, with murals above the stage and on the ceiling, are components of “the Wonder Theatre of the World.” Opened in 1921, the Chicago Theater presents a variety of shows, concerts and events throughout the year. A symbol of State Street, the vertical “Chicago” sign and marquee are Chicago landmarks!

See the hottest Broadways shows at the historic Cadillac Palace Theater. Opened in 1926, the 2500-seat Cadillac Palace Theatre has been beautifully restored to its vaudeville days, but with modern technologies that present the most captivating shows from Broadway, including the Lion King and Mama Mia!

Make a difference in the lives of your children at the Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Through engaging educational exhibits, art workshops and events, CCM offers hands-on activities that make every visit unforgettable! Thursdays are Free Family Night from 5pm - 8pm.