Venue Spotting III - Chicago

Venues to consider in Chicago, IL for your next meeting or event:

I lived in Evanston, IL for 4 years - just north of Chicago. I loved it! Perfect access to city life and the "burbs." Evanston is exquisite  - Northwestern University adds to the prestigious drama of this community. During my time, I attended several amazing events in the Windy City - here are some memorable ones:

Rooftops at Wrigley  - in the news lately, pending the Wrigley renovation  - I love this Chicago Cubs outing! Large townhomes that offer great views of "The friendly confines." Catering by Portillos (Hot dogs- the best!). Posh surroundings for the non-sport watchers.   Check it out here!

BizBash has their top 10 Chicago "new" venues listed here -  start with the expert's picks!

Schools!  take your next meeting back to school!  Working with colleges and universities has University of Chicago Booth School of Management , Loyola University,  are great sites with all in one planning services.

Don't forget about the museums  - too many to list, but The Art Institute of Chicago is a favorite. And if you've enjoyed their cafe, you'll know why.

If it's important for the  attendees to "see the city" - think outside the hotel box for your next meeting. And, hey, I used to work for Marriott I love hotels!