There’s so much to say about our great city. We’ve put together some suggested copy to help you share all the amazing things to do and see in Chicago.
Leisure audience
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Come discover Chicago’s award-winning restaurants, iconic attractions, vibrant neighborhoods, stunning outdoor spaces, historic architecture, rich cultural scene, and welcoming and inclusive spirit.
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Come explore Chicago’s famed restaurants, world-class museums, jaw-dropping waterfront, groundbreaking music scene, award-winning theatres, iconic architecture, and stunning outdoor spaces. You’ll discover a one-of-a-kind blend of electric big-city buzz and welcoming Midwestern hospitality, with endless things to see and do across our 77 vibrant neighborhoods.
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Welcome to Chicago, named the Best Big City by Condé Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented eight consecutive years.
Chicago is bursting with world-class culture and a welcoming Midwest spirit. You’ll feel right at home as you explore the city’s famed bars and restaurants, world-renowned museums, jaw-dropping waterfront, groundbreaking live music scene, award-winning theatres, iconic architecture, and stunning parks and green spaces.
The city’s 77 vibrant neighborhoods are each home to their own unique vibe, with endless things to do and see around every corner. Come see what makes Chicago a city unlike any other.
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Welcome to Chicago, named the Best Big City by Condé Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented eight consecutive years.
The city is known for its electric big-city energy, famed restaurants and bars, a world-class cultural scene, iconic architecture, and miles of jaw-dropping waterfront. Chicago’s acclaimed museums include the lakefront Museum Campus and The Art Institute of Chicago, ranked one of the top five museums in the world by TripAdvisor.
One of the country’s top dining cities, Chicago’s restaurant scene includes 23 Michelin-starred restaurants and international cuisines from around the world. Visitors will find a packed calendar of exciting events all year long, from magical holiday traditions to major summer festivals like Lollapalooza and the Chicago Pride Parade.
Chicago’s unbeatable theatre scene includes Broadway in Chicago, iconic comedy clubs, and Tony Award-winning venues. Chicago is also home to a groundbreaking music scene known for its influence on blues, jazz, gospel, and house music. The city’s gorgeous outdoor spaces include charming neighborhood parks, the bustling Chicago Riverwalk, and sandy beaches with sweeping skyline views.
Chicago’s welcoming and inclusive spirit means every visitor feels welcome. The city’s neighborhoods are home to an array of inclusive communities, including the nation’s oldest official LGBTQ+ neighborhood.
Finally, you can’t leave Chicago without checking out top sites and attractions, including an observation deck inside one of the world’s tallest buildings, “The Bean”, Navy Pier, UNESCO World Heritage sites designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and so much more. Come experience what makes Chicago a place unlike any other.
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Chicago is a city known for its world-class culture, electric big city buzz, and welcoming Midwestern spirit that makes visitors feel right at home.
Those are just a few of the many reasons that Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for an unprecedented eight years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler readers.
What makes Chicago the country’s Best Big City? There are so many reasons — famed restaurants, renowned museums, stunning outdoors, groundbreaking live music, accessible spaces, award-winning theatres, and iconic architecture — all within 77 vibrant and diverse neighborhoods.
Chicago’s world-class cultural scene comprises some of the world’s most famous museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, ranked one of the top five museums on the planet by TripAdvisor. Visit the lakefront Museum Campus to explore the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium. And the Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.
Chicago is the birthplace of improv (catch comedy’s rising stars at The Second City), electrified blues, Chicago-style jazz, and house music. Our innovative theatre scene includes everything from smash hits by Broadway in Chicago and Tony-Award-winning venues to storefront theatres producing cutting-edge new works.
Chicago’s always-evolving culinary landscape is one of the most awarded in the country, with 23 Michelin-starred restaurants and 55 Bib Gourmands, countless James Beard Awards, and international cuisines from all around the world.
No matter where you go, the city’s warm and welcoming spirit shines through. In Northalsted, you’ll find the country’s first official LGBTQ+ neighborhood that’s home to Chicago’s epic Pride celebrations each June. Chicago also strives to make its spaces accessible to all, including public transportation, museums, theatres, and beyond.
Be wowed by Chicago’s stunning architecture, including Art Decor beauties, soaring skyscrapers, and UNESCO World Heritage sites designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Admire some of the city’s most iconic buildings on a scenic architecture cruise along the Lake Michigan shoreline or the Chicago River.
For more waterfront exploration, you can also hop in a kayak and paddle past the bustling Chicago Riverwalk, filled with alfresco cafes and eye-catching public art. Head to the lake to enjoy miles of parks, walking paths, and sandy beaches with skyline views.
There’s no shortage of iconic Chicago attractions — “The Bean” in Millennium Park, waterfront Navy Pier, SkyDeck Chicago in the Willis Tower (one of the world’s tallest buildings), 360 CHICAGO, shopping on The Magnificent Mile, Pullman National Monument, Buckingham Fountain, DuSable Black History Museum, and more.
Visitors will find a packed calendar of exciting events all year long, from magical holiday traditions like ZooLights and Millennium Park ice skating to major summer festivals like Lollapalooza, one of the most famous music events in the world.
Finally, you can’t leave Chicago without exploring the city’s rich tapestry of neighborhoods. These vibrant communities represent a diverse array of cultures, people, and experiences, from Chinatown to Bronzeville to Uptown and beyond.
Come discover what makes Chicago a city truly unlike any other.
Business and convention audience
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With its two international airports, expansive private-sector workforce, and the largest, most flexible convention center in the United States, Chicago is the leading meeting and convention destination in the country.
We work tirelessly to make Chicago the premier city to host everything from small meetings to international conventions with thousands of guests. Learn more.
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With its two international airports, expansive private-sector workforce, and the largest, most flexible convention center in the United States, Chicago is the leading meeting and convention destination in the country.
With more than 119,000 daily hotel rooms in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, there’s no shortage of convenient accommodations. The city boasts a multitude of Michelin-rated and James Beard Award-winning restaurants, unbeatable arts and attractions, exciting nightlife, and miles of public green spaces as well as a sparkling lakefront and lively Riverwalk for attendees to enjoy.
We work tirelessly to make Chicago the premier city to host everything from small meetings to international conventions with thousands of guests. Learn more.
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With its two international airports, expansive private-sector workforce, and the largest, most flexible convention center in the United States, Chicago is the leading meeting and convention destination in the country.
With over 119,000 hotel rooms in the Chicago Metropolitan Area — including tens of thousands in our beautiful downtown — there’s no shortage of convenient accommodations. The city boasts a multitude of Michelin-rated and James Beard Award-winning restaurants, unbeatable arts and attractions, exciting nightlife, and miles of public green spaces as well as a sparkling lakefront and lively Riverwalk for attendees to enjoy.
We take pride in welcoming your event to Chicago. This city has a thriving economic community, including 36 Fortune 500 Companies headquartered in the area. Chicago is recognized as one of the country’s premier technology hubs and the city’s meeting rooms, convention centers, and special event venues are equipped with the industry’s latest amenities. This is truly a city with unrivaled economic potential.
We work tirelessly to make Chicago the premier city to host everything from small meetings to international conventions with thousands of guests. Learn more.
