The Magnificent Mile in the heart of Downtown Chicago is a popular corridor for attractions, restaurants, museums, and even venues. In fact, some of our favorite Chicago meeting venues and special event venues are located along the Magnificent Mile.
Check out 5 venues along the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois:
Shedd Aquarium offers guests an interesting aquatic backdrop for their special event. When booking a gathering at the aquarium, attendees are given access to the entire facility and can witness countless species – from Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks, baby Penguins to Beluga Whales, and everything in between. Event attendees can check out the Caribbean Reef, the Polar Play Zone, or experience the Abbott Oceanarium, just to name a few! Stunning views of the Chicago skyline, world-class cuisine, and an unmatched learning experience, guests are surrounded by the beauty and wonder of life under the sea and on land at Shedd Aquarium.
The Sky Garden at Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile can be found on the Magnificent Mile and the hotel’s open air atrium is ideal for hosting adult social events, wedding receptions, and private parties. It provides comfortable space for up to 80 guests – perfect for an intimate wedding, reception, or even a bridal shower or baby shower! The outdoor space is open 365 days a year and is home to over 1,000 seasonally rotating plants. There are several varieties of herbs throughout the garden, which make their way into various food and beverage selections offered by the hotel. Just steps away from the Sky Garden, you will find great shopping, incredible restaurants, the Navy Pier, and several art museums – you will not run out of fun activities to explore!
Speaking of museums! The Chicago Sports Museum and Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch combine to make a lively and interactive 23,000-square foot backdrop for corporate meetings, trainings, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and more! This unique event space is the ideal place for any sports enthusiast, but especially a Chicago sports fanatic! The museum is located on Michigan Avenue above the Magnificent Mile and overlooks the lake through its oversized windows. Guests will love comparing their wingspans and vertical jumps to those of Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, competing head-to-head virtually against Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane, among others, and checking out the city’s largest collection of 2016 World Series memorabilia. When booking, you can rent the whole museum and host 1200 reception guests or utilize just a small room for a more intimate gathering.
Also on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is the American Writers Museum – a learning and educational hub for visitors to celebrate American history through the art of writing. AWM focuses on inclusion, representation, and diversity in every aspect of the business. The museum’s mission is to bring in the public to explore writers from the US and their influence on the history of the United States, its culture, and the daily lives of Americans. The establishment is happy to offer special event spaces for an intimate group of 20 or a larger group of up to up to 250. This venue is a great wedding, cocktail party, fundraiser, youth event, corporate meeting, wedding or baby shower backdrop for writing enthusiasts! Plan your next social event here and you will see what all the buzz is about!
The Woman’s Athletic Club of Chicago offers an elegant and unique space to hold events in the heart of the city. The Art Deco style and beautifully kept architecture and the ambiance of this club is second to none. Each room of the Club can be transformed to fit your needs – from an intimate luncheon or meeting of 25 attendees to a large wedding of up to 300 guests, this Chicago staple venue will accommodate your party’s needs. Bridal showers and baby showers, children’s parties, corporate events, and everything in-between – the experts of the Woman’s Athletic Club planning team will help execute every last detail and use their relationships with local vendors to create a memorable experience for guests.
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