The river cruise, the steakhouse private room, the museum buyout: a city built for hosting at every scale.
Private cruiseCharter a private boat for Chicago's signature architecture river cruise, with a docent narrating the skyline as you go. Cruises run about 90 minutes for 15 to 250 guests, with full bars, open-air top decks, and climate-controlled cabins.
Guided tastingBook a seated cocktail tasting at one of Chicago's most acclaimed cocktail destinations, where each round is plated and presented like a course. It suits groups of 10 to 50, and advance booking is essential.
LandmarksGo behind the scenes at Wrigley Field on a private tour led by the ballpark's own guides. Tours accommodate groups of 10 to 100 and visit areas game tickets don't reach; availability varies with the Cubs schedule.
Guided tastingTour the brewhouse and taste the lineup at one of Chicago's marquee breweries. Guided group experiences handle 15 to 150 guests, with reserved seating and food options for private events.
DiningBook a private dining room at a Chicago steakhouse like Gibsons, RPM, or Tre Dita for a seated dinner of 10 to 150 guests. Expect prime steaks ordered to temperature, customizable menus, and dedicated private dining teams.
Guided tastingGo behind the scenes at a Chicago craft distillery for a guided tour and spirits tasting. Private experiences accommodate 10 to 100 guests, with cocktail classes and reserved event space available.
DiningReserve a dedicated private room at a venue like the Chicago Firehouse for a seated dinner of 10 to 100 guests. Menus are set in advance with the events team, and staff are dedicated to your room for the night.
LandmarksTake a private VIP tour of the United Center, home of the Bulls and Blackhawks. Tours handle groups of 10 to 100 and pair easily with a dinner nearby before or after.
Private cruiseCharter a crewed, catered yacht on Lake Michigan for a private skyline cruise with full bar service. Charters typically run 2 to 3 hours and scale from 10 to 400 guests, boarding from the downtown harbors.
Museum experienceHost an after-hours reception among the collections at an institution like the Art Institute or the Museum of Science and Industry. Buyouts and private galleries scale from 20-person dinners to receptions of up to 1,000, with catering and AV support.
Private cruiseRent a fleet of small self-driven electric boats for a river outing in crews of 8 to 10 per boat. Groups of 8 to 100 split across the fleet, which makes it a team activity more than a client dinner.
LandmarksSkip the public line with private, timed access to the Willis Tower Skydeck, 103 floors up. Private experiences accommodate groups of 10 to 150 and work as a standalone stop or a pre-dinner activity.
Group activityReserve bays or a private section at an upscale social darts venue, where hosted games keep groups of 10 to 300 mixing. Food and drink packages are built for corporate groups, and game hosts run the competition for you.
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