Chicago Activites

The City of Chicago offers an abundance of diverse activities for its visitors including dining, shopping, museums, nightlife, sports, tours, musical performances and attractions. Being in Chicago puts you moments away from the Midwest's top tourist attraction, Navy Pier, with its 150-foot Ferris wheel, boat tours, and lots of dining and shopping options. Millenium Park showcases the world-famous Cloud Gate sculpture in the midst of a unique integration of landscape design, music, and art. The Sears Tower Skydeck and Hancock Observatory offer beautiful views of Chicago from hundreds of feet above ground level. The area surrounding the city, Chicagoland, offers even more choices for your enjoyment. Your plethora of options are well organized online at:

Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
http://www.choosechicago.com

Illinois Bureau of Tourism
http://www.enjoyillinois.com/topspots/chicagoland.aspx

Major League Baseball teams will be playing just before and immediately after the conference. The Chicago White Sox play the Oakland Athletics at US Cellular Field on Chicago's near south side on Friday, July 4th and Saturday July 5th at 6:05 PM, and on Sunday, July 6th at 1:05 PM. Individual tickets are on sale now through the White Sox ticket office and on-line.

The Chicago Cubs play the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Chicago's north side on Tuesday, July 8th at 7:05 PM. A limited number of group tickets are available at $40 per person for this conference social event. Contact Mark Rinnan at 312.424.5419 or e-mail Mark.Rinnan@jacobs.com for more information. Individual tickets may be available through the Cubs ticket office and on-line.

Through an arrangement with 3rd Coast Cruising, the conference program offers a unique opportunity for attendees to sail on 34-foot Keelboats as crews of 6 guided by a professional captain. Cost for this event is $80 per person for a 2-hour sail. Sailing experience is not required however some athletic ability is desired. Spouses and guests are welcomed. Contact Chad Hammerl at 312.424.5425 or e-mail Chad.Hammerl@jacobs.com for more information.

The Cirque Du Soleil is playing June 26 through July 27 on Chicago's near west side at the United Center Parking Lot K under the Grand Chapiteau.