Best places: Event venues in Chicago, United States

👍👍 The Chicago Architecture Cruise is an incredible look at some of the buildings lining the Chicago River. We had tickets for the 10 am cruise, and boarding started around 9:45 am. I would suggest arriving early, as there was already a large line when we visited, and all of the side seats were taken...

👍👍 Highly recommended for a colorful stop in the city. It's located in the Willis Tower and had plenty of rooms to enjoy. I took my daughter on a Saturday morning when it was least crowded and we had a great time! Lots of uninterrupted pics and friendly staff to guide us. The tasting color room and ba...

👍👍 Wow! Very impressive collection. Cars of all eras, kept and shown to great effect. Never knew this giant collection was housed so nearby in a renovated factory building on the NW side. One of the best auto museums I've seen. Highly recommend spending at least a couple of hours there.

French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

👍👍 I discovered this place after doing a Google search for black owned cafes that were open early and served something sweet. When I walked in the coffee aroma smelled enticing! And I’m not a coffee drinker. What I did order was a cinnamon roll, blueberry muffin, and chocolate chip cookie. I ate the ci...

👍👍 I had such a great time at the Chicago Fireboat tour. The tour guide was wonderful, funny and very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the city. The rest of the staff were wonderful as well. They have a bar where you can buy drinks and snacks during the tour. This experience is great...

A historic villa turned B&B with posh Italian-themed quarters, a stocked kitchen & a hot tub.

👍👍 This is such a cool park right outside of the stadium. You do need a game ticket in order to access it and if you come directly from the stadium you will have no issue getting in.

Landmark movie theater showing popular first-run films.

Italian comfort food & various wines served in a warm, casual environment with a full bar & patio.

Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.

Swanky, hip steakhouse with a nightclub vibe featuring high-end beef & seafood, plus DJs.

Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.

Stylish American hangout serving seasonal dishes and cocktails in architectural digs.

Steaks & basic Italian dishes in an old-fashioned setting filled with lots of sports memorabilia.

Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.

Hip spot for house-brewed cider & beer with creative New American comfort foods & growlers to go.

👍👍 University Club of Chicago is one of those amazing old athletic clubs that offers athletic facilities and places to stay in addition to places to dine. If you are lucky enough to be in Chicago on the two weeks a year of good weather, the terrace dining view and experience is exceptional. Food, servi...

👍👍 Stan Mansion was the absolutely perfect venue for our wedding! We received so many compliments on the venue from our guests as well. It worked perfectly for our smaller (~100 people) wedding, but could easily have worked just as well for larger groups too. The whole process was really straightforwar...